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December 2, 2013
Marc Tracy
What to Say If Someone Wishes You ‘Merry Christmas’
November 26, 2013
Michael Schaffer
I’m Sick of Other Holidays, But I Still Love Thanksgiving
It's still inclusive and noncommercial. Be grateful.
November 26, 2013
Alice Robb
10 Holidays to Be Grateful You're Not Celebrating
You should give thanks it's not one of these depressing world holidays
November 26, 2013
Isaac Chotiner
My Holiday Plea: Stop Complaining About the Holidays
January 6, 1997
Jonathan Chait
Gift-Giving Is a Waste of Time and Money
December 31, 1990
James S. Henry
Why I Hate Christmas
The Grinch has it right.
July 4, 1970
Mary McGrory
The Fourth of July That Was

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