13. It’s the Important Things in Life
Signing an online petition for a candy cane emoji is a quirky reminder of how our expressions of festivity have evolved. It’s a digital twist on hanging stockings by the chimney with care—now we seek to share our holiday spirit with a click and a tap.
This snapshot of modern life encapsulates how even our simplest desires, like wanting a new emoji, can become a collective online movement. It’s a sweet, yet slightly tongue-in-cheek look at how we’re adapting our age-old celebrations to the pixelated pace of the 21st century.