Quote by John Clayton

Christmas is the antithesis of Thanksgiving. Christmas is pretty much a man-made holiday.

Christmas is the antithesis of Thanksgiving. Christmas is pr

Summary

This quote suggests that Christmas and Thanksgiving represent opposing ideas. While Thanksgiving is seen as a genuine holiday centered around gratitude and appreciation, Christmas is depicted as a more artificial or manufactured celebration. The statement implies that unlike Thanksgiving, which is deeply rooted in tradition and historical significance, Christmas has evolved over time with various cultural and consumer influences shaping its meaning. The use of the term "man-made" implies that Christmas is constructed by human beings rather than having a more inherent or organic origin.

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