The Flyer editorial - Black Friday trampling death sign of lost holiday meaning (backdated)

This is another of my favorite editorials.
Originally printed in The Flyer on Dec. 09, 2008.
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The day after Thanksgiving is the traditional start of the Christmas shopping season. Over the years, this day has become the crowning jewel in the commercialization of the holiday season, with hordes of shoppers massing outside stores hoping to take advantage of annual sales. The day is called Black Friday, traditionally because many retailers are now in the black ink of profits instead of the red ink of losses.... (Link to article.)

The Flyer editorial: Commercialization ruins true spirit of Christmas (backdated)

Originally printed in The Flyer on Dec. 04, 2007.
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Christmas, along with the entire holiday season, has been hijacked. No longer just a period of time where feelings of peace, joy, charity and goodwill abound, the holiday season is in danger of becoming a deluxe version of Presidents Day, a holiday that only has significance to those who exploit the omnipresent sales held in its honor.... (Link to article.)