Growing revenue: how does the Christmas tree business stack up?

Harvey, David

Growing revenue: how does the Christmas tree business stack up?

Harvey, David (2015) Growing revenue: how does the Christmas tree business stack up? The Conversation. ISSN 2044-5032

Abstract

At this time of year it is worth reflecting on the huge influence that Christmas can have on production and consumption patterns. Christians may worry that their sacred celebration has been appropriated for commercial gain, but the fact is that a very wide range of businesses’ goods and services depend on Christmas and must be consumed or experienced by December 25.