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The truth is that our way of celebrating the Christmas season does spring from myriad cultures and sources, from St. Nic
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"The truth is that our way of celebrating the Christmas season does spring from myriad cultures and sources, from St. Nicholas to Coca-Cola advertising campaigns"

- Richard Roeper

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This quote by Richard Roeper suggests that the means we celebrate Christmas today is a mix of several cultures as well as sources. He points out St. Nicholas, a figure from Christian tradition, and Coca-Cola ad campaign, which are a modern sensation. This quote suggests that Christmas is a mix of old as well as new, conventional as well as modern-day. It recommends that Christmas is an event that has actually developed with time, taking components from various societies and resources. This quote additionally implies that Christmas is an event that is constantly transforming as well as adapting to the moments. It is a celebration that is continuously being shaped by various societies and sources, and also it is this diversity that makes Christmas so unique.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Richard Roeper somewhere between August 1, 1960 and today. He/she was a famous Critic from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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