Quote by Dylan Thomas, A Child's Christma

One Christmas was so much like another,...that I can never remember whether it snowed for six days and six nights when I was twleve or whether it snowed for twelve days and twelve nights when I was six.

One Christmas was so much like another,...that I can never r

Summary

This quote highlights the blend of similar experiences that merge together in the speaker's memory, blurring the boundaries between different Christmases. The repetitive nature of these celebrations creates a nostalgic haze, making it difficult for the speaker to recall specific details with certainty. Whether it snowed for six or twelve days becomes a trivial detail in the broader tapestry of countless familiar and indistinguishable holiday seasons.

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By Dylan Thomas, A Child's Christma

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