Christmas Quote for December 27th

"The joy of brightening other lives, bearing each other's burdens, easing other's loads and supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts becomes for us the magic of Christmas." —W.C. JONES

Christmas Quote for December 26th

"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." —CHARLES DICKENS

Christmas Quote for December 25th

"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

A very Merry Christmas to you all!

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p.s. thank you Santie Claws (TopCat?) for fixing my Rosettes! Woohoo!!

Christmas Quote for December 24th

"Love came down at Christmas; love all lovely, love divine; love was born at Christmas, stars and angels gave the sign." —CHRISTINA ROSSETTI

Christmas Poem for December 23rd

I heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play
And mild and sweet the words repeat,
Of peace on earth, good will to men.

I thought how as the day had come,
The belfries of all Christendom
Had roll'd along th' unbroken song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.

And in despair I bow'd my head:
"There is no peace on earth," I said,
"For hate is strong, and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men."

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
"God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail,
With peace on earth, good will to men."

'Til ringing, singing on its way,
The world revolved from night to day,
A voice, a chime, a chant sublime,
Of peace on earth, good will to men!

first published in 1863

—HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW

Christmas Quote for December 22nd

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exists, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. —CHARLES DANA

part of an editorial in the New York Sun, 1897, responding to a letter from 8-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon

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Dear Santie Claws,

I've been a good kitty all year (mom, stop snorting!) and all I REALLY want for Christmas is to have my Rosettes working again. Pretty please? With a mousie on top? TopCat has done his best, but it's a mystery to him too! Would you be able to fix them? Thanks!

Sincerely,
(a VERY good) Kitty Kazoo

Christmas Poem for December 21st

Heap on the wood!—the wind is chill;
But let it whistle as it will,
We'll keep our Christmas merry still.

—SIR WALTER SCOTT

Christmas Poem for December 20th

The phone rings and I curse.
Literary editor.
Seasonal verse.

—WENDY COPE

Snort.

Christmas Quote for December 19th

"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." —NORMAN VINCENT PEALE

Christmas Quote for December 18th

CREDO AT CHRISTMAS

At Christmas time I believe the things that children do.

I believe with English children that holly placed in windows will protect our homes from evil.

I believe with Swiss children that the touch of edelweiss will charm a person with love.

I believe with Italian children that La Befana is not an ugly doll but a good fairy who will gladden the heart of all.

I believe with Greek children that coins concealed in freshly baked loaves of bread will bring good luck to anyone who finds them.

I believe with German children that the sight of a Christmas tree will lessen hostility among adults.

I believe with French children that lentils soaked and planted in a bowl will rekindle life in people who have lost hope.

I believe with Dutch children that the horse Sleipner will fly through the sky and fill the earth with joy.

I believe with Swedish children that Jultomte will come and deliver gifts to the poor as well as to the rich.

I believe with Finnish children that parties held on St.Stephen's Day will erase sorrow.

I believe with Danish children that the music of a band playing from a church tower will strengthen humankind.

I believe with Bulgarian children that sparks from a Christmas log will create warmth in human souls.

I believe with American children that the sending of Christmas cards will build friendships.

I believe with all children that there will be peace on earth.

—DANIEL ROSELLE