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Christmas Quote by Leo Tolstoy

“(In the Soviet Union, it was forbidden to celebrate Christmas. In order to keep the much beloved custom of the Christmas Tree—and oneself—alive, the New Year’s tree was born.)” quote by Leo Tolstoy — Download Open image

““(In the Soviet Union, it was forbidden to celebrate Christmas. In order to keep the much beloved custom of the Christmas Tree—and oneself—alive, the New Year’s tree was born.)””

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