"...and stores were closed on Sunday so people actually got in the car and went visiting each other on a Sunday afternoon. It was a much simpler time. :)"

Lol.
You must be an Apple lover because the parallel is amazing. Once again what you find simple, I find limiting. People can do as much visiting as they wish just as before, only today you're given the CHOICE of working or shopping instead. It seems people have made that choice too.... which is why the stores are open.