Now, the essence, the very spirit of Christmas is that we first make believe a thing is so, and lo, it presently turns out to be so.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Christmas spirit relies on believing something is true until it becomes so.
- In plain terms
- Belief can make things reality during the holidays.
- What can you take from it?
- Faith and belief shape our reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can belief change reality?
- How important is hope?
Another view
This ignores practical limitations of belief.
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