For many people, the holidays mean exchanging presents, spending time with family and eating good food. Amid the bustle of finding appropriate gifts and making travel plans, it can be easy to forget that Christmas is really about togetherness.
Here are 5 inspirational Christmas quotes, ranging from words by Charles Dickens to sayings by Buddy the Elf, to help you remember the true spirit of the holiday.
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