Christmas Quotes and a Bible Verse...

Christmas Quotes and a Bible Verse

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea,

to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and

line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to

be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there,

the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her

firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a

manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

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.”

- Luke 2:4-12

"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. Pahro

"Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love,

every time we give, it's Christmas."

- Dale Evans Rogers

"Christmas is the day that holds all time together."

- Alexander Smith

"I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round,

as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable 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, and to think of people below them

as if they really were fellow passengers to the grave, and not another

race of creatures bound on other journeys."

- Charles Dickens

"As we prepare for our traditional celebrations, let us remember those

who will not be looking forward to this festival. Let us remember, too,

how Jesus identified with the oppressed and the homeless. Let the joy

of the festival touch more of the people of our world this year than

ever before. May God be glorified and may people of good will

once again experience His peace."

- Denzil John

"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

"I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit in jars

and open a jar of it every month."

- Harlan Miller

"There has been only one Christmas - the rest are anniversaries."

- W. J. Cameron

"Christmas began in the heart of God.

It is complete only when it reaches the heart of man."

- Author Unknown