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.

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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