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A lovely thing about Christmas is that its compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together
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"A lovely thing about Christmas is that it's compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together"

- Garrison Keillor

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In this quote by Garrison Keillor, the author highlights the concept that Christmas is a mandatory event and compares it to a thunderstorm. This contrast recommends that simply as a thunderstorm is something that happens naturally and unavoidably, so too is Christmas a holiday that is commemorated by most people all over the world. The author keeps in mind that this vacation brings people together, and that they all experience it in a similar way. This might refer to the universal cultural traditions that people follow during the Christmas season, such as gift-giving, decorating trees, and hanging out with enjoyed ones. Overall, the quote suggests that despite the commercialization of the holiday, there is still something special about the method people come together throughout Christmas.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Garrison Keillor somewhere between August 7, 1942 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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