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A holiday is when you celebrate something thats all finished up, that happened a long time ago and now theres nothing le
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"A holiday is when you celebrate something that's all finished up, that happened a long time ago and now there's nothing left to celebrate but the dead"

- Abraham Polonsky

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In this quote, Abraham Polonsky is explaining the principle of a holiday. He discusses that a holiday is a time to commemorate something that has currently been finished and is now in the past. It is a method to honor an event or person that has had a significant impact on our lives. However, Polonsky likewise suggests that a vacation is a method to honor those who have actually passed away. He implies that the true function of a holiday is to bear in mind and commemorate the dead, as there is absolutely nothing left to commemorate except their memory. This quote highlights the value of honoring and remembering our past, even when it might seem like there is nothing delegated commemorate.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Abraham Polonsky between December 5, 1910 and October 26, 1999. He was a famous Director from USA. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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