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: Received: 2 October 2023 / Approved: 2 October 2023 / Online: 2 October 2023 (04:15:32 CEST)
How to cite:
Eslit, E.R. The Future of Festivity: Christmas, Technology, and the Post-Pandemic Realm. Preprints2023, 2023100033. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0033.v1
Eslit, E.R. The Future of Festivity: Christmas, Technology, and the Post-Pandemic Realm. Preprints 2023, 2023100033. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0033.v1
Eslit, E.R. The Future of Festivity: Christmas, Technology, and the Post-Pandemic Realm. Preprints2023, 2023100033. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0033.v1
APA Style
Eslit, E.R. (2023). The Future of Festivity: Christmas, Technology, and the Post-Pandemic Realm. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0033.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Eslit, E.R. 2023 "The Future of Festivity: Christmas, Technology, and the Post-Pandemic Realm" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0033.v1
Abstract
This study intricately explores the evolving tapestry of Christmas celebrations in a post-pandemic era, where tradition delicately intertwines with technology. The literature review presents a global panorama of Christmas observances, delving into varied religious perspectives. Within this exploration, a Southeast Asian country discreetly initiates its festivities as early as September—a nuanced response to the profound significance of Christmas. Navigating the digital age, the paper dissects the impact of virtual gatherings, the surge in e-commerce, and digital church services on festive traditions. Employing diverse research methods, including thematic analysis, nuanced insights are synthesized from extensive literature reviews, interviews, and observations. Scrutinizing challenges posed by the digital divide, the erosion of personal connections in virtual gatherings, and sustainability concerns in online celebrations, the qualitative research methodology reveals the interplay between tradition and technology. The paper contemplates the future of Christmas in this transformative era, offering implications for future celebrations, technology developers, policymakers, and beyond. This endeavor invites contemplation on the dynamic interplay shaping the festive landscape and prompting reflection on future celebrations.
Keywords
Christmas; future of festivity; Post-pandemic realm; qualitative study
Subject
Social Sciences, Ethnic and Cultural Studies
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
