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Should shops stay closed over Christmas?

Where Christmas was once a time in this country when everything stopped and closed down for the...

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08.57 23 Dec 2019


Should shops stay closed over Christmas?


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08.57 23 Dec 2019


Where Christmas was once a time in this country when everything stopped and closed down for the day, now more shops and business are staying open longer than ever, with many stores choosing to stay open on Christmas day itself! 

But are we losing something by moving away from our old tradition, and what does this mean for the future of Christmas? 

Wendy Grace is a Broadcaster and Columnist gives us her take.


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