Time was with most of us, when Christmas Day, encircling all our limit…

Charles Dickens
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Time was with most of us, when Christmas Day, encircling all our limited world like a magic ring, left nothing out for us to miss or seek; bound together all our home enjoyments, affections, and hopes; grouped everything and everyone round the Christmas fire, and make the little picture shining in our bright young eyes, complete. ✨ Charles Dickens (2003). A Christmas Carol, p.182, Broadview Press
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