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

Maxine Experiences Christmas...

Maxine Experiences Christmas

Crabby Road, The Maxine Cartoon, is written by John Wagner for Hallmark.

Christmas Shows and Movie Quotes...

Christmas Shows and Movie Quotes

"Seeing isn't believing. Believing is seeing."

- Little Elf Judy, 'The Santa Clause'

"Oh, Christmas isn't just a day. It's a frame of mind... "

- Kris Kringle, 'Miracle on 34th Street'

"Now wait a minute, Susie. Just because every child can't

get his wish, that doesn't mean there isn't a Santa Claus."

- Kris Kringle, 'Miracle on 34th Street'

"Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to."

- Doris Walker, 'Miracle on 34th Street'

"And they'll feast, feast, feast, feast. They'll eat their

Who-Pudding and rare Who-Roast Beast. But there's something

I just cannot stand in least... Oh no. I'm speaking in rhyme!"

- The Grinch, 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'

"When I grow up and get married, I'm living alone!

Did you hear me?! I'm living alone! I'm living alone!

I'm living alone!"

- Kevin McCallister, 'Home Alone'

"Charlie Brown, you're the only person I know who can take

a wonderful season like Christmas and turn it into a problem.

Maybe Lucy's right. Of all the Charlie Browns in the world,

you're the Charlie Browniest. "

- Linus van Pelt, 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'

"Don't cry, Karen. Frosty's not gone for good. You see,

he was made out of Christmas snow and Christmas snow can

never disappear completely. It sometimes goes away for almost

a year at a time and takes the form of spring and summer rain.

But you can bet your boots that when a good, jolly December

wind kisses it, it will turn into Christmas snow all over again."

- Santa Claus to Karen, 'Frosty the Snowman'

"There is never enough time to do or say all the things that

we would wish. The thing is to try to do as much as you can

in the time that you have. Remember, Scrooge, time is short,

and suddenly, you're not here any more."

- The Ghost of Christmas Present, 'A Christmas Carol'

"God bless us, everyone!"

- Tiny Tim, 'A Christmas Carol'

Joke - The Real Night Before Christmas...

The REAL Night Before Christmas

'Twas the night before Christmas

when all through the house,

I searched for the tools

to hand to my spouse.

Instructions were studied

and we were inspired,

in hopes we could manage

"Some Assembly Required" .

The children were quiet (not asleep) in their beds,

while Dad and I faced the evening with dread:

a kitchen, two bikes, Barbie's townhouse to boot!

And now, thanks to Grandpa, a train with a toot!

We opened the boxes,

my heart skipped a beat -

let no parts be missing

or parts incomplete!

Too late for last minute returns or replacement;

if we can't get it right, it goes straight to the basement!

When what to my worrying eyes should appear,

but 50 sheets of directions, concise, but not clear.

With each part numbered and every slot named,

so if we failed, only we could be blamed.

More rapid than eagles the parts then fell out,

all over the carpet they were scattered about.

"Now bolt it! Now twist it! Attach it right there!

Slide on the seats, and staple the stair!

Hammer the shelves, and nail to the stand."

"Honey," said hubby, "you just glued my hand."

And then in a twinkling, I knew for a fact,

that all the toy dealers had indeed made a pact

to keep parents busy all Christmas Eve night,

with 'assembly required' till morning's first light.

We spoke not a word, but kept bent at our work,

till our eyes, they went blurry; our fingers all hurt.

The coffee went cold and the night, it wore thin,

before we attached the last rod and last pin.

Then laying the tools away in the chest,

we fell into bed for a well-deserved rest.

But I said to my husband just before I passed out,

"This will be the best Christmas, without any doubt.

Tomorrow we'll cheer, let the holiday ring,

and not run to the store for one single thing!

We did it! We did it! The toys are all set

for the perfect, most magical, Christmas, I bet!"

Then off to dreamland and sweet repose

I gratefully went, though I suppose,

there's something to say for those self-deluded-

I'd forgotten that BATTERIES are never included!

- Author Unknown

Joke - Carols for the Psychiatrically Challenged

Carols for the Psychiatrically Challenged

Schizophrenia:

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Multiple Personality Disorder:

We Three Kings Disoriented Are

Dementia:

I Think I'll be Home for Christmas

Narcissism:

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing About Me!

Mania:

Deck the Halls and Walls and House and Lawn and Streets

and Stores and Office and Town and Cars and Buses and

Trucks and Trees and Fire Hydrants and...

Paranoia:

Santa Claus is Coming to Get Me

Suicidal Ideation:

Thoughts of Roasting on an Open Fire

Borderline Personality Disorder:

You Better Watch Out, I'm Gonna Cry, I'm Gonna Pout,

Maybe I'll tell You Why...

Depression:

Silent Cyclothymia, Holy Cyclothymia,

All is Flat, All is Lonely

Passive Aggressive:

On the First Day of Christmas My True Love

Gave to Me (then I went and took away his... )

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder:

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells,

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells,

Jingle Bells...