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Garrison Keillor

A lovely thing about Christmas is that it's compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together.

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Christmas happens every year whether we like it or not, much like a thunderstorm that comes naturally and affects everyone. Because it is unavoidable, it creates a shared experience that brings people together during the holiday season.

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