SAMPLE ANSWER

Introduction

There are several national or international celebrations throughout the year which are dominated by shops and companies taking the opportunity to make large profits. Heavy advertising campaigns, which begin well in advance of the celebration itself, mean that some people pay very little attention to the actual reason behind the event. In the following essay, I will discuss some of the problems this causes and also offer some solutions.

Main Body

One of the main problems with some celebrations being too focused on spending money is that it means for some people the occasion might cause stress and unhappiness. This could be created by worrying about what gifts to buy or by not having any money to buy presents.

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Perhaps the most significant problem, however, is that the true meaning of the celebration is forgotten. Most celebrations are about appreciating life and spending time with friends and family. As a result of focusing on presents and money, this is often forgotten, and the buying of gifts can actually cause arguments between loved ones.

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I believe the solutions to these problems, however, are simple. First, it is the duty of schools and parents to educate the younger generation, teaching them the true meaning of each celebration. Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, people should limit the number of presents they give and receive, consequently putting less emphasis on that part of the occasion.

Conclusion

In conclusion, therefore, there are several negative effects associated with celebrations becoming too focused on spending money - effects which, for some, can cause unhappiness and stress. In order to prevent this from happening in the future, the younger generation need to be educated fully on the true meaning of celebrations and generally people should put less importance on buying and receiving presents.