It has an affinity for good, and attacks the bad. Large or small quantities of it can be handled, depending on the capacity of the mind that dispenses it. Let us analyze the chemical and physical properties of Christmas Spirit as we do any chemical, element, or compound. It has, at times, an odor of frankincense and myrrh, the odor of evergreens or of burning tapers. This depends on the place and the heat of reaction. On mixing, it has a tinkling, joyful sound, full taste of all good things.
Its energy is unbounding, dividing itself a million times, it becomes more powerful, creating in most all it meets a feeling of light-heartedness; in some, a wistful sadness. More often it is like new wine—it refreshes, stimulates, makes happiness and smiles, increasing generosity and good nature.
-Howard A. Marple, “The Chemistry of Christmas”
[1] The Watch Glass, C&ENews http://cen.watchglass.org/day/2013/12/25
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