Selfishly Selfless, Gratefully Greedy

Does anyone else find it funny the way that our holidays transition from:

A Pagan holiday of "Give me Candy or I'll play a trick on you" (Halloween)

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To a uniquely American one of Thanks and family togetherness (Thanksgiving)

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Immediately followed by a Friday of "That's mine!" and "I had it first" (Black Friday)

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Then we finish off the year with the spirit of Gift-giving mixed with Consumerism

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 It's almost as if we can't decide whether we want to be greedy or grateful, selfish or selfless. 

1) http://www.imperfectparent.com/topics/2011/11/02/trick-or-treat-10-year-old-pulls-gun-on-halloween/

2) http://holidays.kaboose.com/img/family-dinner-thanksgiving-photo-270-jsub-3182635.jpg

3) http://myblack-friday.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/black_friday_2011_sales_crowds_2.jpg

4) http://www.destructoid.com/black-friday-your-guide-to-the-best-deals-update--188208.phtml
5) http://therefreshedhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/gift-giving.jpg

6) http://www.freecoupons.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/santa-christmas-shopping.jpg