And therefore, Uncle, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that [Christmas] has done me good, and will do me good; and I say, God bless it!
Interpretation
The quote expresses the idea that Christmas brings joy and personal growth, even if it has no material benefits.
In this quote, Charles Dickens emphasizes the intrinsic value of Christmas beyond material wealth. It suggests that the spirit of the holiday, characterized by goodwill and kindness, has a lasting positive impact on individuals, enhancing their happiness and well-being despite the absence of financial gain.
In practice
This quote can be shared during holiday gatherings to remind everyone of the true spirit of Christmas.
I recollected one story there was in the village, how that on a certain night in the year (it might be that very night for anything I knew), all the dead people came out of the ground and sat at the heads of their own graves till morning.
A silent look of affection and regard when all other eyes are turned coldly away-the consciousness that we possess the sympathy and affection of one being when all others have deserted us-is a hold, a stay, a comfort, in the deepest affliction, which no wealth could purchase, or power bestow.
Heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears, for they are rain upon the blinding dust of earth, overlying our hard hearts. I was better after I had cried, than before--more sorry, more aware of my own ingratitude, more gentle.
There are not a few among the disciples of charity who require, in their vocation, scarcely less excitement than the votaries of pleasure in theirs.
You might, from your appearance, be the wife of Lucifer,” said Miss Pross, in her breathing. “Nevertheless, you shall not get the better of me. I am an Englishwoman.
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