Quote by Charles Dickens
But I am sure I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round -- apart from the veneration due to its sacred name and origin, if anything belonging to it can be apart from that -- as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time: the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow-passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys. And therefore, uncle, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good, and will do me good; and I say, God bless it!'
Summary
This quote reflects the narrator's sentiments about Christmas time. They view it not only as a sacred occasion but also as a time of goodness, kindness, forgiveness, and charity. They believe that during Christmas, people tend to open their hearts and treat others as equals, disregarding social differences. Though they acknowledge that Christmas may not bring them material wealth, they express their belief that it brings them personal growth and blessings. The quote emphasizes the positive impact of Christmas on individuals and the opportunity it provides for empathy and humanity.
Topics
Christmas
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