Christmas ramps up consumerism to even sickeningly dizzy heights, building into a crescendo of consumption that sees us spend vast amounts of money to prove we care about each other by swapping items we have no need for.  We discuss this further with Helen Coffey, Senior Features writer for The Independent UK.

Christmas ramps up consumerism to even sickeningly dizzy heights, building into a crescendo of consumption that sees us spend vast amounts of money to prove we care about each other by swapping items we have no need for. We discuss this further with Helen Coffey, Senior Features writer for The Independent UK.

Christmas ramps up consumerism to even sickeningly dizzy heights, building into a crescendo of consumption that sees us spend vast amounts of money to prove we care about each other by swapping items we have no need for. &nbsp;We discuss this further with Helen Coffey, Senior Features writer for The Independent UK.&nbsp;

Should you avoid buying gifts this Christmas?

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Presented by Anton Savage, a seasoned broadcaster and communications expert, this show has everything you need – and want – to know first thing each morning, brought to you with insight, intelligence and wit.  CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

Presented by&nbsp;Anton Savage,&nbsp;a seasoned broadcaster and communications expert, this show has everything you need – and want – to know first thing each morning, brought to you with&nbsp;insight,&nbsp;intelligence&nbsp;and wit.&nbsp;CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at&nbsp;<a href="http://newstalk.com/listenlive" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://newstalk.com/listenlive</a>&nbsp;| Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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