At Christmas I no more desire a rose Than wish a snow in May's new-fangled mirth; But like of each thing that in season grows.
Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends. " ~ (1925- ), English political leader.
I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
Bless us Lord, this Christmas, with quietness of mind; Teach us to be patient and always to be kind.
Christmas is the time when kids tell Santa what they want and adults pay for it. Deficits are when adults tell government what they want and their kids pay for it.
It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.
England was merry England, when Old Christmas brought his sports again. 'Twas Christmas broach'd the mightiest ale; 'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale; A Christmas gambol oft could cheer The poor man's heart through half the year.
The only real blind person at Christmas time is he who has not Christmas in his heart.
But like of each thing that in season grows.
Christmas Eve was a night of song that wrapped itself about you like a shawl. But it warmed more than your body. It warmed your heart. . . filled it, too, with melody that would last forever.
I sometimes think we expect too much of Christmas Day. We try to crowd into it the long arrears of kindliness and humanity of the whole year. As for me, I like to take my Christmas a little at a time, all through the year.
Christmas is a time when everybody wants his past forgotten and his present remembered.
Christmas! The very word brings joy to our hearts.
Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.
And so this is Xmas for black and for white, for yellow and red, let's stop all the fight.
Next to a circus there ain't nothing that packs up and tears out faster than the Christmas spirit.
Christmas is for children. But it is for grownups too. Even if it is a headache, a chore, and nightmare, it is a period of necessary defrosting of chill and hide bound hearts.
Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love. It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.
So after a lovely family Xmas day, this 80s teen is off to bed feeling a bit sad, but listening to this masterpiece [George Michael: I can't make you love me].
What I don't like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day.