This Christmas, give the gift of inspiration. These inspirational quotes will inspire you to be thankful for what you have and make this holiday season your best one yet. Whether it’s Christmas morning or day-after Boxing Day, these quotes are perfect for any occasion!
Christmas is a time of year to be with your loved ones. It’s the perfect time to stop and take in all that you have because there are always people who don’t get what they deserve. We hope our collection of Christmas quotes will help inspire gratitude in everyone who reads them!
Quotes About the Meaning of Christmas
These moving Christmas quotations will make you feel all of the emotions associated with the holiday. We challenge you not to expand by three sizes while reading them.
- “Just keep in mind that the real essence of Christmas is in your heart.” — Santa from the Polar Express
- “Christmas isn’t a season; it’s a mood.” — Edna Ferber
- “Christmas is more than a time or a season. The genuine spirit of Christmas can be found in the desire for peace and goodwill, as well as almsgiving.” — Calvin Coolidge
- “Christmas is the time of year to kindle the flame of hospitality.” — Washington Irving
- “Christmas is like candy; it slowly melts in your mouth, sweetening every taste bud and making you wish it would never end.” — Richelle E. Goodrich
- “I don’t believe Christmas is only about things. It’s all about being kind to one another.” –Carrie Fisher
- “Christmas, my child, is a time for love in action.” — Dale Evans
- “I prefer old-fashioned Christmas to the modern kind. My ideal Christmas is very basic: I like to love others. Why do we have to wait until Christmas to do so? ” — Bob Hope
- “What is Christmas about? It’s the past’s sweetness, the present’s bravery, and the future’s optimism.” — Agnes M. Pharo
- “Christmas may be a day of eating or prayer, but it will always be a day of memory—a day on which we remember everything that we have ever loved.” — Augusta E. Randel
- “Christmas is performing something extra for someone.” — Charles M. Schulz
- “It’s not about opening our presents at Christmas. It’s all about opening our hearts.” — Janice Maeditere
- “When we think back to Christmas past, the simplest things—rather than the greatest events—give off the most pleasure.” — Bob Hope
- “Christmas is for people of all ages. Allow this season to fill your heart and let go of the things you don’t like.” —Julie Hebert
- “The only real blind person at Christmas is the one who has no Christmas spirit in his or her heart.” — Helen Keller
Quotes About the Christmas Spirit
What exactly does it imply to rejoice at Christmas? What does this resemble? These moving Christmas quotations express the sentiments.
16. “I was thinking maybe we could put some of the Christmas spirits in jars and open one up every month.” — Harlan Miller
17. “Christmas is a time not only of celebration but also of reflection.” — Winston Churchill
18. “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more lovely.” — Norman Vincent Peale
19. “It is the heart’s Christmas spirit that sends the decorations into the air.” — W.T. Ellis
20. “Christmas isn’t just for one day. It’s not okay to put loving, sharing, giving, or memories away. ” — Norman Wesley Brooks
21. “All roads lead to home at Christmas.” — Marjorie Holmes
22. “Singing loudly for everyone to hear is the greatest method to spread Christmas joy.” — Buddy the Elf from Elf
23. “I will keep Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all year round.” — Charles Dickens
24. “With a Christmas tree in the living room, nothing is ever too horrible, hard, or sad.” — Nora Roberts
25. “Santa Claus is anybody who loves others and wants to make them happy; who gives of himself in every present he gives.” — Edwin Osgood Grover, American author, and editor (1855-1929)
26. “For me, the best way to enjoy Christmas is to take it one day at a time all throughout the year.” — David Grayson
27. “A good conscience is like a perpetual Christmas.” — Benjamin Franklin
28. “Let us enjoy Christmas without thinking of money.” — Ann Farnett Schultz
29. “Christmas will always be there as long as we continue to walk hand in hand and heart to heart.” — Dr. Seuss
30. “Christmas now surrounds us, and joy is everywhere. As carols float through the air, our hands are filled with a variety of duties. ” — Shirley Sallay
31. “The Christmas spirit is a spirit of generosity and forgiveness.” — James Cash Penney
32. “The smells of Christmas are the odors of childhood.” — Richard Paul Evans
33. “The magic of Christmas is silent. You don’t hear it or feel it; you just know it’s there. You trust it.” — Kevin Alan Milne
34. “Even when you’re at home, Christmas is a time when you miss your family.” — Carol Nelson
35. “Don’t be concerned about the size of your Christmas tree. Children believe that all 30-foot trees are equal.” — Larry Wilde
36. “Putting others’ pleasure before our own and discovering that we’ve never felt such joy.” — Toni Sorenson
Quotes About The Importance of Christmas
The holiday season may be taken for granted. These quotations, on the other hand, serve as a reminder of how Christmas has an effect on our lives and how it may help us throughout the year.
37. “Christmas is a day of significance and traditions, a time to spend with family and friends in the comfortable embrace of tradition.” — Margaret Thatcher
38. Christmas is a must. There needs to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we’re not only here for ourselves.“It’s time for another cat toy, isn’t it? -> Isn’t it about time for another cat toy?
39. “Blessed is the season that brings the entire world together in a conspiracy of love.” — Hamilton Wright Mabie
40. “We are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, reborn as a child at Christmastime.” — Laura Ingalls Wilder
41. “When we live Christmas every day, peace on Earth will endure.” — Helen Steiner Rice
42. “And that, of course, is the Christmas message. We are never alone. Not when the night is darkest, the wind coldest, and the world appears to be most uncaring. . . .” — Taylor Caldwell
43. “Christmas provides us with a chance to take a step back and consider the most important aspects in our lives.” — David Cameron
44. “The world has grown weary with time, yet it is young at Christmas.” — Phillips Brooks
45. “Christmas is not a story of hope. It’s a tale of optimism.” — Craig D. Lounsbroughen
46. “Christmas is like glue; it keeps us all together.” — Rosie Thomas
47. “It’s Christmas Eve. It’s the only night of the year when we’re all a little nicer, smile a little easier, and scream a little louder. For a few hours out of the entire year, we are exactly who we want to be.” — from Scrooged by Frank Cross
Quotes About Gift Giving
Giving presents is a Christmas custom as well as a winter tradition. While these thought-provoking holiday quotes can’t tell you what to get your mother for Christmas, they’ll assist you in remembering what’s truly essential.
48. “Love the giver more than the gift.” — Brigham Young
49. “Every gift, however modest, is significant if it is given with love.” — Pindar
50. “God never bestows a gift on someone that they cannot manage to utilize. If He gives us the opportunity of Christmas, it is because we all can understand and accept it.” — Pope Francis
51. “He who has no Christmas spirit in his heart will never find it under a tree.” — Roy L. Smith
52. “The greatest of all Christmas presents under any Christmas tree: the warmth and closeness of a happy family.” — Burton Hills
53. “Some Christmas tree ornaments are more than just glittering and glistening; they’re symbols of a long-ago love offering.” — Tom Baker
54. “I enjoy Christmas, yet I’ve become aware over time that it is true; no matter how much I love the presents I receive, how much I adore the gifts I provide!” -Carolyn Wells
55. “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into it. ” — Mother Teresa
56. “The bare essentials of a genuinely happy Christmas are undoubtedly gifts of time and affection.” – Peg Bracken
57. “Your presence is more important than your presents.” — Jesse Jackson
58. “You give little when you offer your belongings. It’s when you surrender yourself that you truly contribute.” — Kahlil Gibran
59. “We make a living by obtaining income. We create a life by giving back.” — Winston Churchill
Quotes About Charity
Perhaps the most valuable present you can give during Christmas is love and concern for others.
60. “It is uplifting to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and others to whom we are worth the same, as we battle with shopping lists and invites, compounded by December’s bad weather.” — Donald E. Westlake
61. “You have the worst kind of heart trouble if you don’t have a good feeling for charity.” — Bob Hope
62. “Remember that love is worth more than gold in December.” — Josephine Daskam Bacon
63. “The magic of the holidays for us is the pleasure of brightening other people’s lives, carrying each other’s burdens, relieving others’ loads, and replacing empty hearts and lives with kind gifts.” — W.C. Jones
64. “Christmas is most authentically Christmas when we celebrate it by extending the light of love to those in greatest need.” — Ruth Carter Stapleton
65. “It’s Christmas every time you allow God to love others through you . . . yes, it’s Christmas every time you smile at your brother and extend him a hand.” — Mother Teresa
66. “The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of love, generosity, and goodness. It lights up the picture window of the soul, and we look out on the world’s busy existence while becoming more concerned with people than things.” — Thomas S. Monson
67. “My Christmas memories, like snowflakes, stack and swirl—each one beautiful, distinct, and fleeting.” — Deborah Whipp Call
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68. “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” — Alexander Smith
69. “The greatest gift I ever had came from God; gave me Jesus Christ his only Son.” — Dottie Rambo
Quotes About Christmas Eve and Day
70. “I look forward to Christmas with the enthusiasm of a child. I’m not sure if my excitement is for this holiday or just being able to sleep in late on December 25!” — Cora J. Coblentz
71. “Christmas time’s a coming, by the leaves falling from the trees; Tell it by the chill in the air, for it’s surely on its way; Soon we’ll be hearing sleigh bells ringing and carols everywhere.” — James Lord Pierpont
72. “Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.” — Mother Teresa
73. “T’was the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” — Clement Clarke Moore
74. “Christmas is always coming but once a year and we can’t tell what day it will come on.” — Kin Hubbard
75. “A very merry Christmas to you, my friend . . . May the spirit of this wonderful time be with us through all the days of the coming year.” — Elbert Hubbard
76. “The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.” — Burton Hillis
Funny Christmas Quotes
There is a reason that “merry” is included in the word “Christmas.” A holiday chuckle may be just what individuals want on some days.
77. “One of the most magnificent muckups on Earth is the one that takes place in your living room on Christmas Day.” — Andy Rooney
78. “Keep your friends close, your enemies closer, and receipts for major purchases.” — Winegar Bridger
79. “That’s the real spirit of Christmas; it’s about people receiving help from others.” – Jerry Seinfeld
80. “Try giving less for Christmas this year. Begin by reducing your attitude. There’s plenty enough of that in the world as it is, and people will usually give it back anyhow!” — Anne Bristow
81. “Have you ever noticed that life tends to follow certain patterns? For example, I’ve noticed that each year around this time, I hear Christmas music.” — Tom Sims
82. “A nice holiday is one spent with folks who have a more nebulous idea of time than yours.” — John B. Priestly
83. “ Sending Christmas cards is a fantastic method to let your pals and family know that you appreciate them.” — Melanie White
84. “I despise the radio at this time of year because it repeats ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ over and over. And that’s not nearly enough.” — Bridger Winegar
83. “ Sending Christmas cards is a fantastic method to let your pals and family know that you appreciate them.” — Melanie White
84. “I despise the radio at this time of year because it repeats ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ over and over. And that’s not nearly enough.” — Bridger Winegar
85. “The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.” — Burton Hillis
86. “Christmas is always coming but once a year and we can’t tell what day it will come on.” — Kin Hubbard
87. “A very merry Christmas to you, my friend . . . May the spirit of this wonderful time be with us through all the days of the coming year.” — Elbert Hubbard
88. “Keep your friends close, your enemies closer, and receipts for major purchases.” — Winegar Bridger
89. “That’s the real spirit of Christmas; it’s about people receiving help from others.” – Jerry Seinfeld
90. “The best gift I ever received was a set of tools.” – George Allen Sr., former US senator
91. “There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.” – Linus Van Pelt, in Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip Peanuts
92. “The more you love someone, the closer you are to them when they leave this world… and you know that they must go away to a distant land. And the more difficult it is for you because your heart does not understand.” – Father Alfred D’Souza
93. “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is.” – Albert Einstein
94. “Worrying is like praying for what you don’t want.” – Anthony de Mello, Jesuit priest, and psychotherapist
95. “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” – C. S. Lewis
96. “If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being.” – Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (Nobel Laureate)
97. “The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up.” – Mark Twain
98. “All you need as a Christmas gift is love. All you need as a holiday, any day of the year actually, is love.” – Nat King Cole
99. “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” – Maya Angelou
100. “Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” – Edna Ferber, novelist and playwright
101. “I don’t need to hang up holly wreaths to feel Christ in my heart each day; he is with me all through the year.” – Anne Duncan
102. “Christmas is a season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving
103. “The Christmas thought can be expressed with a silent gift or an open one; it’s up to you.” – Lillian Dickson
104. “Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” – Charles M. Schulz
105. “The best time to think of others is always.” – Jean Paul Richter
106. “A simple act of kindness can change the world, forever.” – Steve Maraboli, life coach and author
107. “Christmas is a time of hope, love, and forgiveness. The only perfect gift was given over two thousand years ago.” – Ruth Gilmore
108. “I think that perhaps the greatest gift we may give someone is to help them find their voice or talent.” – Kevin Nealon, American actor, and comedian
109. “The Christmas holidays were always a very special time for me as a child. That was the time of year when we would have our traditions.” – Lance Armstrong
110. “When I read about the atrocities done to children by adults, my despair turns into red-hot anger and an irresistible desire to do something.” – Kofi Annan, Nobel Peace Laureate
111. “Christmas isn’t a season; it’s a feeling.” – Edna Ferber, novelist and playwright
112. “The best Christmas present life has given me is you!” – Jason Alexander, American actor in Seinfeld TV show
113. “Forget about the past or what could have been. All that matters is right now and all that will ever matter is what we choose to do from this moment forward.” – Rick Warren, American pastor
114. “Christmas brings us closer to our loved ones near and far.” – Tom Clancy, thriller writer
115. “I think a good gift for the president would be a chocolate revolver. This country has a problem with obesity … so he could defend himself.” – Johnny Depp, Academy Award-nominated actor
116. “Christmas is always in the air; you feel it as soon as Thanksgiving is over and done with.” – Kinky Friedman, American musician, and author
117. “Christmas is a time when kids tell Santa what they want and adults pay for it. Deficits are when adults tell the government what they want and their kids pay for it.” – Richard Lamm, American politician
118. “Christmas isn’t something we celebrate; Christmas is a feeling inside of you that says: ‘I am blessed.'” – Ernie Banks, Hall of Fame baseball player
119. “The Christmas season has come to mean the period when the public plays Santa Claus to its own and other people’s fantasies.” – Russell Lynes, American author, and curator
120. “Be a gift to your fellow beings in every act you do.” – Amit Ray, Indian writer, and educationist
121. “Christmas is a time of year that everyone looks forward to.” – Mark Hamill, American actor in Star Wars movies
122. “We all need something to believe in; I believe I’ll have another beer.” – Anonymous
123. “I don’t celebrate Christmas because it’s not my birthday.” – Harry Hill, British comedian, and author
124. “Christmas is a season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving
125. “It’s only natural to want to spend Christmas with people we love: family and friends alike.” – John Grisham, American author
126. “Christmas is a time for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving
127. “The best Christmas present life has given me is you!” – Jason Alexander, American actor on Seinfeld TV show
128. “If you’re reading this, you’ve survived Christmas.” – Dean Koontz
129. “Christmas isn’t something we celebrate; Christmas is a feeling inside of you that says: ‘I am blessed.'” – Ernie Banks, Hall of Fame baseball player
130. “The holiday season has always been about family and friends getting together to create special memories.” – Rachael Ray, American TV host
131. “Christmas has come to mean the spirit of peace and good will among men throughout the world.” – Albert Einstein
132. “Peace on earth will come to stay when we live Christmas every day.” – Pearl Bailey
133. “Christmas is a season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving
Send a Card with the Gift of Comfort
We’ll continue to present similar phrases in the future, but they will be accompanied by pictures of lovely Christmas gifts. Giving, caring, and sharing warmth with people near and far away are all themes that these Christmas inspirational quotations recall. That’s also what our organization is about.
We’ve put together a nice selection of Christmas gifts for those you care about. Homestyle soups, bread, warm blankets and socks, and one-of-a-kind trinkets are all included in our gift assortment. Every present comes with a personalized notecard featuring your favorite quote from this list; it’s the ideal way.