Quote by Charles Dickens

every idiot who goes about with a 'Merry Christmas' on his lips should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart.


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Summary

This quote, said by the character Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," represents his extreme disdain for the holiday season and the frivolity associated with it. Scrooge, being a bitter and miserly character, suggests that anyone expressing Christmas cheer should meet a violent and dark fate. The quote highlights Scrooge's lack of empathy and his belief that celebration and merriment are unworthy pursuits. Ultimately, Scrooge's character arc throughout the story leads him to embrace the true meaning of Christmas and undergo a transformation towards compassion and generosity.

By Charles Dickens
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