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Her Royal Humbug

October 21, 2010 – 5:14 pm

Ebenezer Scrooge infamously declared his opinion of Christmas in Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL with the immortal words, “Bah humbug.” Typically portrayed as a banker, loan shark or lawyer, Scrooge’s name is synonymous with miserdom, although Queen Elizabeth II entered the anti-holiday ‘bah humbug’ by canceling Buckingham Palace’s annual Christmas party. The event was paid […]

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Bah Humbug Xmas 2009

December 20, 2009 – 2:21 pm

Eight years ago my non-belief in Christianity forced me give Christmas a miss, although I sent presents to my kids and wives, raised a few glasses to Xmas, and wished to my ancient father Happy Holidays. I did not travel to Boston for the family gathering nor call up friends in NY to seek a […]

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