Has Advent lost its meaning? As advent calendars and "1 December boxes" grow ever more luxurious, some fear that we have lost the true spirit of Christmas.
Parents debate over 1 December boxes
Merry or miserly: Parents on Mumsnet fail to agree on whether early Christmas treats are festive fun or a wasteful expense. Glossary
Commercialisation - The process of making something commercial (selling something for financial gain) in character.
Vast - Very large in size, amount, or extent.
Nostalgic - Feeling happy but also slightly sad about a past time which is no longer happening.
Ironic - Interesting, strange, or funny because of being very different from what you would usually expect.
Archbishop's Council - A charity set up in 1999 to promote the work and mission of the Church of England.