Quote by Stephen Leacock

Now, the essence, the very spirit of Christmas is that we first make believe a thing is so, and lo, it presently turns out to be so.

Now, the essence, the very spirit of Christmas is that we fi

Summary

This quote suggests that the true essence and spirit of Christmas lies in our ability to imagine and believe in the magic of the holiday. It implies that through the power of our imagination and faith, what we initially perceive as make-believe or imaginary can come true. Christmas, therefore, is seen as a time when the boundaries between reality and imagination blur, allowing us to experience the enchantment and wonder that the holiday brings.

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Christmas

By Stephen Leacock

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