By Matt Crenson The Associated Press Published: Friday, December 22, 2006NEW YORK - Once upon a time the holiday season was a quiet time spent with family and friends - simpler, less commercial, more spiritual, nothing like today's frenzied orgy of consumption.
Christmas Chaos Spans Centuries
Christmas Chaos Spans Centuries
Christmas Chaos Spans Centuries
By Matt Crenson The Associated Press Published: Friday, December 22, 2006NEW YORK - Once upon a time the holiday season was a quiet time spent with family and friends - simpler, less commercial, more spiritual, nothing like today's frenzied orgy of consumption.