The Real Cost of Modern Christmas
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The Real Cost of Modern Christmas
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The Thinning of Christmas
Christmas didn’t disappear.
It didn’t die.
It thinned.
In this episode of Taco & The Machine, we talk about why Christmas feels quieter than it used to—and why that feeling isn’t just nostalgia or “getting older.”
From convenience culture and online shopping, to AI-assisted decision-making, to the economy, remote work, and the slow loss of shared rituals, we explore how the process of Christmas has changed—and what that’s done to the magic.
This isn’t a rant. It’s not anti-technology. And it’s not about going backward. It’s about understanding what was lost, what still remains, and how intention may be the only way forward in a season that no longer carries us automatically.
If Christmas feels different to you this year, you’re not broken—and you’re not alone.
Grab a warm drink. Sit by the fire. Let’s talk about it.