They started out as ritualistic celebrations of things ‘greater’ than us, such as natural cycles, the divine, the births and deaths of monarchs, or honouring those lost in war.  

But as festivals have morphed into theme parks, and feasts into family dinners, have we lost the grander meaning of holidays in the modern world? Does the sacred matter anymore? What about other holiday rituals that have been co-opted by capitalism, like parades or gift giving?  

In the Ethics of Holidays, Dr Tim Dean leads us on an exploration on how we could, and how we should, bring meaning back to the holidays in our lives. 

This event is part of a series which includes ‘The Ethics of Secrets’ on Wednesday 23 November. See both events for $20 livestream or $60 in person. 

Event live stream will be available to watch on demand for up to 14 days post-event. 

‘The Ethics of…’ is an event series where we freely examine the experiences, hopes and challenges that make us truly human; from the good to the bad and everything in between. Each event is an intimate conversation, led by a philosopher, with opportunities for the audience to share their experiences, views and learn from each other. Join us for this important and interactive event, held both in person and livestreamed, about the ways we connect with each other.