You have to forgive me a bit though as I'm nearly physically sick as I'm watching the Disney Parade on ABC. I really should have turned to a TV station with only a burning yule log. Yet, I recorded this 2-hour Christmas-morning special from a Boston network feed. I find it's sort of like a horrible car wreck; no matter how awful, it's just impossible to look away.I am old enough to no longer believe in Santa Claus. I'm also aware that this "Christian holiday" really has never been. As stated in the blog in the past, December 25th was merely an attempt by the church to usurp end-of-year pagan rituals.
Even bearing this in mind, I have to admit this shameless Disney promotional video is more than a bit embarrassing. Old Walt knew the importance of commercial success, yet by what I know, he also had real beliefs and principles. Today's parade and activities broadcast from FL and CA seemed shockingly soul-less. This manufactured advertising that masqueraded as entertainment exposed ugly new lows in our media and American culture.