Occupy Christmas 2011

Undoubtedly you’ve heard of the Occupy Christmas 2011 movement. What started as the “Buy nothing day” on November 25th and 26th has turned in to the more grassroots “occupy Christmas” movement. And though globally, we’ve shared a rough year economically, there are those who believe we need a further reality check.

But it’s not as cynical as one may think. Of course, supporters of the occupy movement share different extremes in their opinions. The majority of supporters seem to still be on board with the traditional giving of gifts, but are tending to be more sensitive about where these gifts are coming from.

For example, one way to observe the occupation of xmas would be the ideals of purchasing goods and services produced or provided locally. Here in 2011, locally may be interpreted from something close enough to walk to, and even as far as something made or produced in one’s own country. The greatest resistance seems to be against mass produced goods coming from overseas. Not even so much the redistribution of such goods from local small business, but from multinationals chalk full of vertical integration who don’t let any ripples flow through their mother country, except for in their shareholders’ pockets.

Here at christmassweaters.ca, we’re not picking a side or poking at one or another. What matters to us with the whole Occupy Christmas movement? Simple. We want it to be memorable from Vancouver to Toronto, from Los Angeles to Washington DC. No matter which side of the fence you’re on, you’ll find unique and affordable solutions to clothing and accessories designed to spark insightful conversation. Need proof? Take a look at our catalog. 50% of our Occupy Christmas attire is assembled by hand, while the balance is mass produced. You’ll notice significant differences in costs and quality on either side. Thank you very visiting ChristmasSweaters.ca, we wish you and yours a safe, fun, and memorable holiday season.