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“Christmas is not just a day, an event to be observed and speedily forgotten. It is a spirit which should permeate every part of our lives.”

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William Parks

William Parks, a renowned British geologist, was born on December 11, 1868, and passed away on October 3, 1936. Parks is known for his contributions to the field of geology, particularly in the areas of petrology and stratigraphy. more

“Dear Lord, I've been asked, nay commanded, to thank Thee for the Christmas turkey before us... a turkey which was no doubt a lively, intelligent bird... a social being... capable of actual affection... nuzzling its young with almost human- like compassion. Anyway, it's dead and we're gonna eat it. Please give our respects to its family.”

“God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, For Jesus Christ, our Saviour, Was born upon this day, To save us all from Satan's power When we were gone astray. O tidings of comfort and joy! For Jesus Christ, our Saviour, Was born on Christmas Day.”

Joy Jesus Christ Born Gone Comfort Jesus Christ Christmas Gentleman Satan This Day Merry Saviour Christmas Day Dismay Tidings Comfort And Joy

Author:Dinah Maria Murlock Craik

“Now, 'Dasher!' now, 'Dancer!' now, 'Prancer' and 'Vixen!' On, 'Comet!' on, 'Cupid!' on, 'Donner' and 'Blitzen!'”

Christmas Dancer Cupid Comets Christmas Eve Vixens St Nicholas

Book:The night before Christmas in signed English

Source: The night before Christmas in signed English

“Christmas begins about the first of December with an office party and ends when you finally realize what you spent, around April fifteenth of the next year.”

Source: Modern Manners: An Etiquette Book for Rude People

“At Christmas I no more desire a rose Than wish a snow in May's new-fangled mirth; But like of each thing that in season grows.”

“The time draws near the birth of Christ; The moon is hid; the night is still; The Christmas bells from hill to hill Answer each other in the mist.”

Stills Night Christ Answers Healing Birth Moon Draws Christmas Hills Bells Mist Christmas Eve

Book:Alfred, Lord Tennyson: Selected Poetry: A Broadview Anthology of British Literature Edition

Source: Alfred, Lord Tennyson: Selected Poetry: A Broadview Anthology of British Literature Edition

“Be careful with drinking this Christmas. I got so drunk last night I found myself dancing in a cheesy bar... Or, as you like to call it, delicatessen.”

Lasts Night Found Dancing Drinking Careful Bars Christmas Drunk Be Careful Last Night Cheesy

Author:Sean Hughes

“Two thousand years ago, the Holy family had a ramble from Nazareth to Bethlehem - in much the same way as I'm having a ramble from Norwich to Swaffham. Although I'm not comparing myself to Jesus - I don't want to get bogged down in that whole controversy again.”

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Author:Steve Coogan

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