In the old days, it was not called the Holiday Season; the Christians called it "Christmas" and went to church, the Jews called it "Hanukkah" and went to synagogue, the atheists went to parties and drank. People passing each other on the street would say "Merry Christmas!" or "Happy Hannukah!" or (to the atheists) "Look out for the wall!" (Dave Barry)
I wish we could put some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month. (Harlan Miller)
What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. (Agnes M. Pahro)
Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. (Norman Vincent Peale)
One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas. Don't clean it up too quickly. (Andy Rooney)
Wouldn't life be worth the living
Wouldn't dreams be coming true
If we kept the Christmas spirit
All the whole year through?
(Unknown)
In the face of seasoned waves of evil
That we would sing that old noel
That we would hang lights on branches
That we would give gifts to others
Even if that gift is only ourselves-
This, this is a defiance seemingly impotent
Against the principalities and powers who
Daily conspire to convince us that
We are alone and love is a lie.
But do not be deceived for the demons themselves
Tremble at such quaintness.
Sisters and Brothers, Christmas on.
(John Blase)
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