This piece is based on a presentation made at a debate hosted by the Government Economics Network and Chair in Public Finance: “Does New Zealand need a sugar tax to protect us from Christmas excesses?”
If Christmas were personified, it would take the form of Nigella Lawson. She exudes warmth, she actually enjoys playing dinner party host, and she’s not one to scrimp on the trimmings. For her, the very process of preparing, eating and sharing food with friends and family is a pure joy. Some may accuse her of being overly sensual, but those people are prudes. Who’s to judge? So what if she gets more pleasure from stirring a pot of chocolate sauce than most of us receive from, well, other bodily pursuits.
And that’s what Christmas is all about, right? Spending time with loved ones over good wine, good food, and a sense of occasion.
So with…
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