Jostein Gaarder
Impossible reunions, toy trains, scarlet ribbons
Somewhere down the line, you may find yourself ensnared in the cynicism of Christmas. Consumerism, tacky bunting, holiday shopping hordes, tinny carols blasting in the mall, the Santa hats worn by the children begging at the signals like grim wordless taunts at the frippery of your merry-making. Regardless of your spiritual upbringing or your current system of belief, you are held prisoner of the season, enforced jollity and all.
