LoginOpinion: A weigh-in a manger
Christmas can be a materialistic time - but it can't be weighed or measured
Posted 20 December 2024 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Opinion|Inside Trading Standards|National
OPINION: Seasonal traditions provide the backdrop for a thoughtful reflection on weights and measures, professional standards and the enduring relevance of Trading Standards work in everyday life.
When you hear the word ‘Christmas’, what images instantly come to mind? Perhaps you love the mince pies, the songs, the decorations or enjoy sending and receiving cards and gifts. I don’t know about you, but I find the commercialisation of Christmas seems to start earlier and earlier each year, with the shops selling us the ‘perfect Christmas’ in a wide variety of guises and forms. The rise of ...
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