So, nothing much has changed regarding the holidays for me over here: They still decorate and shop here, and I don't miss or enjoy any of it, really. In my opinion, the streets would be just as interesting and more economically and ecologically friendly without the decorations, lights, and ice rinks -- I mean, it hails over here already as is, kids can pretend that its snow, cant they? (sarcasm. not really)

Also, there would be a lot more art fairs, shows and gigs going on if promoters and managers felt safe knowing that most people weren't spending most of their time AND MONEY buying stuff people dont need (and more often than not, don't want) so that people can pretend they feel cared for, wallets can be relieved of their weight, and shops and corporations can bathe and swim in money.

Well, you may ask, why does the grinch take pics of these things along with every other point-and-snap tourist on Oxford St? Because they do make a pretty picture.