Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.
— Norman Vincent Peale, author of “The Power of Positive Thinking,” 1898-1993
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.
— The Bible, Luke 2:1-14
Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.
— Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of “The Little House” series, 1867-1957
I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.
— Charles Dickens, English novelist and author of “A Christmas Carol,” 1812-1870
Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.
— Washington Irving, author of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle,” 1783-1859
Only in souls the Christ is brought to birth, And there He lives and dies.
— Alfred Noyes, English poet who wrote the ballad, “The Highwayman,” 1880-1958
The Church does not superstitiously observe days, merely as days, but as memorials of important facts. Christmas might be kept as well upon one day of the year as another; but there should be a stated day for commemorating the birth of our Saviour, because there is danger that what may be done on any day, will be neglected.
— Samuel Johnson, British author and literary critic, 1709-1784
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.
— Francis Pharcellus Church, editorial writer for the New York Sun, 1839-1906
Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.
— Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the United States, 1872-1933
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas,
Just like the ones I used to know,
Where the tree tops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow…
— Irving Berlin, American composer, 1888-1989
Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends.
— Margaret Thatcher, prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990
Mankind is a great, an immense family. This is proved by what we feel in our hearts at Christmas.
— Pope John XXIII, 261st Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City, 1881-1963
As long as we know in our hearts what Christmas ought to be, Christmas is.
—Eric Sevareid, CBS journalist, known as one of Murrow’s Boys, 1939-1977
Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.
— Oren Arnold, novelist, journalist and humorist, 1900-1980
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
— Sun Journal
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