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Merry Halloween: The (Terrible) Case for Christmas in a Costume
Halloween and Christmas are the same holiday, according to an argument that opens with “Merry Halloween.” The fun is in the defence: how far can pumpkins, presents and seasonal wardrobes carry a theory before it starts arguing against itself?
A pumpkin and a Christmas tree both qualify as decorated plants with lights. But the movie comparison has a complication, and a soundtrack featuring Mariah Carey doesn't slide neatly into the same category as the Monster Mash. Which similarities actually hold up?
Calling candy a gift might help the case. So might counting an ugly sweater as a…
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