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Will-O’-The-Wisp Leads Christmas Shoppers to Financial
Ruin
Right now, Amsterdam residents are preparing for their
traditional “Sinterklaas” celebration on December 5th as
well as Christmas on the 25th. Both days feature gift
giving, so this holiday season offers plenty of impetus
for shopping. However, something disturbing is happening
this year. A mysterious flickering light appears to be
leading unwary pedestrians off the streets and into De
Bijenkorf - a high-end boutique mall.
One shopper described his experience as follows “At
first I was intrigued - I followed the glowing orb of
greenish light out of curiosity. Then, I found myself
led to one glittering sales display after another. After
that, it’s a blur. When I checked my bank statement, I
found I’d overdrawn almost 2,000 €.”
This will-o’-the-wisp spells even worse news for those
who routinely use a credit card while shopping. Debts
running into the 10’s of thousands of euros have been
reported. “I’ve cut up all my cards now” laments Barb
Timmerman “But it’s too late - how will I explain this
to my husband?”
The Dutch actually have a name for this glowing
phenomenon. They call it the Dwaallicht or “wandering
light”. In legend, it leads travelers astray deep into a
bog - never to return. Fortunately, most shops at the
Bijenkorf don’t have a “no return” policy.
However, a number of stores have discussed assessing a
restocking charge on the sudden rush of returned
presents. One manager explains “It’s not our fault that
these shoppers are mesmerized. Frankly, I think most of
them are just tourists. They come to Amsterdam and lose
all control and inhibitions - it’s disgusting.”
Will O' the Wisp - looking very innocent
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News Story by
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