Santa Claus is still a woman
By Tim Harford
Surprising fact: after 20 years of writing about the economics of Christmas I only just noticed women still buy and wrap most presents. I draw on Fischer and Arnold, Caplow and Femonomics to explain who buys Christmas gifts, who wraps Christmas presents, why women start shopping earlier and how kin keeping shapes gender roles at Christmas.
Rolly's Take
For the curious mind that revels in the layers of societal norms and the hidden roles we play. This blog beckons those who appreciate the intersection of tradition and gender, exploring how the holiday spirit is often wrapped in the hands of women, quietly shaping our celebrations.