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“Every Christmas now for years, I have found myself wondering about the point of the celebration. As the holiday has become more ecumenical and secular, it has lost much of the magic that I remember so fondly from childhood.”

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Whitley Strieber
Whitley Strieber

Whitley Strieber is an American writer known for his science fiction and supernatural题材 works. Born on June 13, 1945, he gained fame with his novel 'Communion' and other works that explore the relationship between humans and the unknown. Strieber's books are celebrated for their imaginative storytelling and profound thematic considerations. more

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