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Quote by Stephen Leacock
Now, the essence, the very spirit of Christmas is that we first ma

Now, the essence, the very spirit of Christmas is that we first make believe a thing is so, and lo, it presently turns out to be so. – Stephen Leacock

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Christmas is a time to open our hearts to God and his gifts. Just like the rest of the year. – Author Unknown

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As long as we know in our hearts what Christmas ought to be, Christmas is. – Eric Sevareid

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Why not share with the world the way it is and tell them my feelings about my cat, and how I played with my kids, and how addicted to Christmas time I am, and the smell of pine needles and hearing my kids laugh. – Steven Tyler

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For centuries men have kept an appointment with Christmas. Christmas means fellowship, feasting, giving and receiving, a time of good cheer, home. – W.J. Ronald Tucker

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