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Christmas... is not an external event at all, but a piece of ones home that one carries in ones heart
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"Christmas... is not an external event at all, but a piece of one's home that one carries in one's heart"

- Freya Stark

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In this quote, Freya Stark suggests that Christmas is not merely a vacation or a time of year, but rather something a lot more individual and internal. She argues that the real essence of Christmas can be found within oneself, as it is a part of one's house that is brought within one's heart. This may refer to the sensations of love, heat, and delight normally related to the holiday, which are not always depending on external elements such as decors or presents. In essence, Stark is emphasizing the value of the emotional and spiritual aspects of Christmas over the more materialistic or commercial aspects.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Freya Stark between January 31, 1893 and May 9, 1993. He/she was a famous Writer from England. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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