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This essay explores the transformation of Christmas in contemporary culture, using Roland Barthes' and Jean Baudrillard's theories.It examines how Christmas, traditionally a Christian holiday, has morphed into a secular, commercial event in the media, specifically through holiday specials.By analyzing the shift from religious to secular and the creation of a "hyperreal" Christmas, it discusses the broader implications of this change on cultural narratives and societal perceptions.It further explores potential methods to understand and engage with this transformed cultural landscape.
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