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Jim Jackson said:
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Then came the major developments of 19th-century capitalism: industrialization, urbanization, the triumph of science -- all of it leading to easy transportation, efficient mail delivery, the widespread publishing of books and magazines



In other words, we owe Christmas to the Sears Wishbook.

"Christmas...it's really just a catalog."



I believe Charles Dickens is usually credited with inventing the modern Christmas