Black Friday diminishes the joys of Thanksgiving

By Cynthia Oi

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Nov 22, 2012

~~<p>If current trends continue, the grand tradition of family and food and giving thanks may soon be a fast meal, hello, good-bye before the true expression of the holiday season rings in. Cha-ching!</p>
<p>Just as Halloween, the children’s celebration of costumes and candy, has been misappropriated by adults, giving them license to put on outfits to reveal and revel in their alter egos, Thanksgiving is being overtaken by acquisition disorder.</p>
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If current trends continue, the grand tradition of family and food and giving thanks may soon be a fast meal, hello, good-bye before the true expression of the holiday season rings in. Cha-ching!

Just as Halloween, the children’s celebration of costumes and candy, has been misappropriated by adults, giving them license to put on outfits to reveal and revel in their alter egos, Thanksgiving is being overtaken by acquisition disorder. Login for more...