“What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.” – Agnes M. Pharo

“Christmas is about God who is love. And that is the simplest yet most profound meaning of Christmas.” – Alex Moises

“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” – An Angel in Luke’s Gospel of the Bible; Luke 2:10-11

“The great challenge left to us is to cut through all the glitz and glam of the season that has grown increasingly secular and commercial, and be reminded of the beauty of the One who is Christmas.” – Bill Crowder

“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others.” – Bob Hope

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” – Charles Dickens

“The only blind person at Christmastime is he who has not Christmas in his heart.” – Helen Keller

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” – Jesus in Mark’s Gospel of the Bible; Mark 12:30

“I’m flower girl and I bloom for Jesus.” – Little Angel Gabby

“Yes, you might think it trite to say Christmas is a family time, but it is and it matters, because those are the milestones in our lives.”  – Margaret Thatcher

“Christmas has come to mean something far greater to me: It’s not just a day for family time or opening presents; it is a day to celebrate the true miracle of a child being born to humble conditions in the small village of Bethlehem, over 2,000 years ago.” – Mike Pompeo

“On Christmas, we remind ourselves of God’s living, abiding love for each one of us, and we honor that love by giving it freely to others.” – Mike Pompeo

“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world. And behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent Peale

“We await the great feast of the Christian world, the birth of Christ our Lord. In the silence of anticipation, we raise our gaze, dissolve from everyday worries, and the horizon of the soul widens.” – Orbán Viktor 

“But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” – Prophet Micah in the Book of Micah of the Bible; Micah 5:2

“For me, the life of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, whose birth we celebrate today, is an inspiration and an anchor in my life. A role model of reconciliation and forgiveness, He stretched out His hands in love, acceptance, and healing. Christ’s example has taught me to seek to respect and value all people, of whatever faith or none.” – Queen Elizabeth II

“The Nativity story of nearly twenty centuries ago is known by all faiths as a hymn to the brotherhood of man. For Christians, it is the fulfillment of age-old prophecies and the reaffirmation of God’s great love for all of us.” – Ronald Reagan

“Christmas is the commemoration of the birth of the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, whose message would truly be one of good tidings and great joy, peace and good will. During this glorious festival let us renew our determination to follow His example.” – Ronald Reagan

“Of all the songs ever sung at Christmastime, the most wonderful of all was the song of exaltation heard by the shepherds while tending their flocks on the night of Christ's birth… ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.’” – Ronald Reagan

“For me, there are a lot of things I celebrate, but it starts with the birth of Christ. That’s the reason for the season.” – Steve Scalise

“Let Christmas begin inside you.” – Suzie Eller

“Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving