No, I don't mean buying gifts - we aren't that organised - but rather the sacred festive ritual of secretly getting rid of toys. Is there is a sadder ritual of capitalism than throwing out a toy just so you can buy another? It is with great sadness that I bring you the news that we are starting our Christmas preparations. No, I don't mean buying gifts - we aren't that organised - but rather the sacred festive ritual of secretly getting rid of toys. Is there is a sadder ritual of capitalism than throwing out a toy just so you can buy another?

Source: Irish Independent October 14, 2019 01:39 UTC