A lovely thing about Christmas is that it's compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author describes Christmas as an unavoidable event that everyone experiences together.
- In plain terms
- Christmas is like a storm we must all go through together.
- What can you take from it?
- Shared experiences create a sense of community.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do holidays mean to you?
- How do we share experiences?
Another view
It frames a holiday as compulsory which some might find negative.
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