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Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents
Louisa May Alcott1832–1888Little Women (1868–1869), Part First, Chapter IIn context
- Christmas
Ghosts, like ladies, never speak till spoken to.
Richard Harris Barham1788–1845
- Halloween
Ghosts were created when the first man woke in the night.
J. M. Barrie1860–1937The Little Minister (1891), Ch. 22: Lovers
- Fear
- Halloween
In the old days, it was not called the Holiday Season; the Christians called it ‘Christmas’ and went to church; the Jews called it ‘Hanukkah’ and went to synagogue; the atheists went to parties and drank. People passing each other on the street would say ‘Merry Christmas!’ or ‘Happy Hanukkah!’ or (to the atheists) ‘Look out for the wall!’
Dave Barryborn 1947“Christmas Shopping: A Survivor’s Guide”
- Christmas
- Dave Barry
There is nothing funny about Halloween. This sarcastic festival reflects, rather, an infernal demand for revenge by children on the adult world.
Jean Baudrillard1929–2007“Astral America” (p. 48)
- Halloween
The unthankful heart… discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!
Henry Ward Beecher1813–1887
- Thanksgiving
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
The Bible (King James Version)The Gospel of Matthew (1611), Matthew 2:1–2 (KJV)In context
- Christianity
- Christmas
Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
The Bible (King James Version)The Gospel of Luke (1611), Luke 2:10–11 (KJV)In context
- Christianity
- Christmas
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
The Bible (King James Version)The Gospel of Luke (1611), Luke 2:14 (KJV)In context
There’s nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child.
EBErma Bombeck1927–1996I Lost Everything in the Post-Natal Depression (1970)
- Christmas
What we’re really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets. I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving?
EBErma Bombeck1927–1996
- Thanksgiving
A grandmother pretends she doesn’t know who you are on Halloween.
EBErma Bombeck1927–1996
- Halloween
A University of Chicago professor said the greatest day in the world was when a water puppy crawled out on land and decided to stay. The water puppy, he said, went on to become a man. If he proves that, I am willing to give up Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s Day, and to celebrate Water Puppy Day.
William Jennings Bryan1860–1925
- Science
On Thanksgiving Day we acknowledge our dependence.
William Jennings Bryan1860–1925
- Thanksgiving
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to min’?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And days o’ lang syne?
Robert Burns1759–1796Auld Lang Syne (1788)In context
- Friendship