But I am sure that I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round...as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely. Charles Dickens quotes The rooms were very still while the pages were softly turned and the winter sunshine crept in to touch the bright heads and serious faces with a Christmas greeting. Louisa May Alcott quotes Sadly this Christmas passes away, so let us give thanks today, as we prepare for the year anew, with faith and hope to see it through. Anonymous quotes Many banks have a new kind of Christmas club in operation. The new club helps you save money to pay for last year’s gifts. Anonymous quotes The universal joy of Christmas is certainly wonderful. We ring the bells when princes are born, or toll a mournful dirge when great men pass away. Nations have their red-letter days, their carnivals and festivals, but once a year and only once, the whole world stands still to celebrate the advent of a life. Only Jesus of Nazareth claims this worldwide, undying remembrance. You cannot cut Christmas out of the calendar, nor out of the heart of the world. Anonymous quotes Christmas began in the heart of God. It is complete only when it reaches the heart of man. Anonymous quotes It is Christmas in the mansion, Yule-log fires and silken frocks; It is Christmas in the cottage, Mother's filling little socks. It is Christmas on the highway, In the thronging, busy mart; But the dearest, truest Christmas Is the Christmas in the heart. Anonymous quotes The best Christmas of all is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up with one another. Anonymous quotes With every recurring Christmas morning the prospects of the world's peace grow brighter, and the practice of universal brotherhood comes a little nearer to the door. Anonymous quotes You might as well do your Christmas hinting early. Anonymous quotes |