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Next to a circus there aint nothing that packs up and tears out faster than the Christmas spirit
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"Next to a circus there ain't nothing that packs up and tears out faster than the Christmas spirit"

- Kin Hubbard

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This quote by Kin Hubbard is an amusing method of expressing the fleeting nature of the Christmas spirit. It suggests that the Christmas spirit is something that is quickly welcomed as well as appreciated, yet it likewise swiftly vanishes. The contrast to a circus is apt, as both are events that bring pleasure as well as enjoyment, but are likewise short lived and rapidly gone. The quote implies that the Christmas spirit is something that is delighted in while it lasts, however it is gone before you know it. It is a tip to take advantage of the Christmas season as well as to enjoy it while it lasts. The quote also works as a reminder that the Christmas spirit is something that ought to be treasured and also appreciated, as it is preceded you understand it.

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Kin Hubbard This quote is written / told by Kin Hubbard between September 1, 1868 and December 26, 1930. He was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 52 other quotes.

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