Quote by Erma Bombeck

There's nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child.

There's nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas

Summary

This quote reflects the sentiment that the magic and joy of Christmas is most cherished when experienced through the eyes of a child. It suggests that as adults, we often lose the innocence and pure excitement that comes with the holiday season. The quote highlights the nostalgia and longing associated with not being able to recapture the childlike wonder and happiness that Christmas brought in our youth.

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