Would Christmas be better without presents? After the busiest shopping weekend of the year, experts warn the commercialisation of Christmas is bad for the planet, our wallets and our health.
The day that Britons spend £2m every minute
Deal or no deal: If you had no need to buy anything, you still lose out in the Black Friday sale say experts. Glossary
Industrial Revolution - A period of sudden, rapid industrialisation that transforms a country from an agricultural to an industrial economy.
Anthropologist - Someone who studies human beings and societies. The word "anthropology" comes from the Greek "anthropos", meaning "human". It developed as a subject in Europe in the 19th century, although some regard the Arab historian Ibn Khaldun as the first anthropologist.
Detox - A period of time in which someone stops taking unhealthy substances or foods.
Consumerism - Society’s obsession with acquiring consumer goods.