Commercialism of the Holidays

A photo essay capturing the holiday season in it’s peak.

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Georgia Weeks

An ad for Coca-Cola at a local grocery store, buy it because it is Santa’s favorite!

Georgia Weeks, Editor In Chief
December 5, 2016

The Portland skyline was covered in red and green lights Dec 4 in celebration of the holiday season.
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The Portland skyline was covered in red and green lights Dec 4 in celebration of the holiday season.
An advertisement for pie on a billboard in NE Portland.
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An advertisement for pie on a billboard in NE Portland.
There has been controversy in the past years about the Starbucks holiday cups, this year is no different.
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There has been controversy in the past years about the Starbucks holiday cups, this year is no different.
Washington Square's Santa is now sponsored by HGTV.
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Washington Square’s Santa is now sponsored by HGTV.
Buy this! It's regular Oreos, but with "red creme"!
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Buy this! It’s regular Oreos, but with “red creme”!
A magazine filled with soooo manyy ideass for Christmas.
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A magazine filled with soooo manyy ideass for Christmas.
Holiday savings...help the community...for Santa.
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Holiday savings…help the community…for Santa.
Buy this cookie because it is Spongebob, and Santa!
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Buy this cookie because it is Spongebob, and Santa!
An ad for Coca-Cola at a local grocery store, buy it because it is Santa's favorite!
Georgia Weeks
An ad for Coca-Cola at a local grocery store, buy it because it is Santa’s favorite!
A Macy's add spreading Christmas cheer and discounts for the holiday season.
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A Macy’s add spreading Christmas cheer and discounts for the holiday season.