Does magic still exist?

Once Halloween is over, shopping centers don't sit on their hands but burden us with a new flow of things that we just 'have to buy': baubles, chains, sweets, Christmas decorations, toys, gifts, etc. The vicious circle of commercialism doesn't stop. On the main city streets we can already see new lighting with motifs of reindeer, snowman or snow stars. Huge Christmas trees and charming wooden Christmas markets stand in the main squares. We hear Christmas songs and even carol melodies more and more in the radio. Store sites inform us about further sale. Every day we feel more and more 'magic' of holidays driven mainly by traders. 

Indeed, Christmas decorations remind us of days off from work, delicious dishes, spending time with family, joy of received or handed gifts. That is why we uncritically accept this 'magic'. The consequences are that in November people spend their free time after work or classes in stores. We focus more on material preparation and nice surroundings than on the essence of what we experience.

Yestarday (on Black Friday) I was late for classes. Cars and buses were blocked in the traffic jams on the street. Huge masses of people got on and off the trams near major shopping centers. The vehicle doors barely closed. Everyone had some bags with logos of famous brands. I remember reading the updates a year ago. There was an information that several people died in the United States as a result of being trampled by excessive rush and thoughtlessness of customers on Black Friday. Why are we so inattentive and run after something that is totally superficial?

I don't like the 'magic of Christmas' like this. I like the ordinariness of Christmas. I like to feel warm at physical work when I clean house or fresh winter air outside while while sweeping the terrace. I like to work together in the kitchen, especially with my grandmother. I like to make wishes (I'm the most talkative person in the family, there is often a queue in front of me, and my relatives cry when they hear my wishes). I even like the family complaining that we have done too much food again, and I say that it was worth it for every moment we spent together.