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1 quotation from The Cyclopedia of Practical Quotations (1896), with the subject each one is filed under.

Tide. As many mince pies as you taste at Christmas, so many happy months will you have. Old English Saying. England was merry England, when Old Christmas brought his sports again. 'Twas Christmas broach'd the mightiest ale; 'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale; A Christmas gambol oft could cheer The poor man's heart through half the year. ScoTT-Marmion. Canto VI. C. Introduction. At Christmas I no more desire a rose, Than wish a snow in May's new-fangled mirth. Love's Labour's Lost. Act. I. Sc. 1. L.107. Be merry all, be merry all, With holly dress the festive hall; Prepare the song, the feast, the ball, To welcome merry Christmas.— filed under Christmas