The holiday season is upon us, and as we gather around the warmth of festive lights in the living room, and share moments of joy with our loved ones, there’s something truly magical about the power of words during Christmas time. Whether they come from the pages of classic literature, the lines of cherished movies, or the hearts of renowned figures, these thankful family Christmas quotes have the ability to encapsulate the essence of the season. The true spirit of Christmas is often lost in obligatory holiday cards, online shopping carts, or the silly buying of gifts to ingratiate long Christmas lists. However, now is the perfect time to reflect with family members and remember the true joy of Christmas. This magical time of year is about gratitude, and loving others. These are the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.
In this extensive collection, we’ll delve into 100 timeless Christmas quotes that embody the magic, love, and joy of this special time. From inspiring sentiments to heartfelt expressions and even a touch of holiday humor, these quotes are sure to resonate with you and add an extra sparkle, and good cheer to your celebrations.
1. “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” – Calvin Coolidge
2. “I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year.” – Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol
3. “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent Peale
4. “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Buddy, Elf
5. “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” – Alexander Smith
6. “Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder
7. “Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” – Charles M. Schulz
8. “Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love!” – Hamilton Wright Mabie
9. “It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that matters, it’s who’s around it.” – Charlie Brown
10. “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” – Winston Churchill
11. “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” – Alexander Smith
12. “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. Wishing you happiness.” – Helen Keller
13. “Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving
14. “He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” – Roy L. Smith
15. “A Christmas miracle is when your family doesn’t get into a single argument all day.” – Melanie White
16. “Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.” – Dale Evans
17. “The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays.” – W.C. Jones
18. “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” – Alexander Smith
19. “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” – Winston Churchill
20. “It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that matters, it’s who’s around it.” – Charlie Brown
21. “Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” – Charles M. Schulz
22. “He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” – Roy L. Smith
23. “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent Peale
24. “Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder
25. “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” – Alexander Smith
26. “Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving
27. “It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that matters, it’s who’s around it.” – Charlie Brown
28. “Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love!” – Hamilton Wright Mabie
29. “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” – Alexander Smith
30. “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. Wishing you happiness.” – Helen Keller
31. “Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” – Charles M. Schulz
32. “He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” – Roy L. Smith
33. “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” – Winston Churchill
34. “Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.” – Dale Evans
35. “The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays.” – W.C. Jones
36. “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” – Alexander Smith
37. “It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that matters, it’s who’s around it.” – Charlie Brown
38. “Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving
39. “He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” – Roy L. Smith
40. “A Christmas miracle is when your family doesn’t get into a single argument all day.” – Melanie White
41. “Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.” – Dale Evans
42. “The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays.” – W.C. Jones
43. “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” – Alexander Smith
44. “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” – Winston Churchill
45. “It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that matters, it’s who’s around it.” – Charlie Brown
46. “Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving
47. “He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” – Roy L. Smith
48. “A Christmas miracle is when your family doesn’t get into a single argument all day.” – Melanie White
49. “Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.” – Dale Evans
50. “The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays.” – W.C. Jones
51. “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” – Alexander Smith
52. “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” – Winston Churchill
53. “It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that matters, it’s who’s around it.” – Charlie Brown
54. “Christmas is a season for kind
ling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving
55. “He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” – Roy L. Smith
56. “A Christmas miracle is when your family doesn’t get into a single argument all day.” – Melanie White
57. “Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.” – Dale Evans
58. “The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays.” – W.C. Jones
59. “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” – Alexander Smith
60. “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” – Winston Churchill
61. “It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that matters, it’s who’s around it.” – Charlie Brown
62. “Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving
63. “He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” – Roy L. Smith
64. “A Christmas miracle is when your family doesn’t get into a single argument all day.” – Melanie White
65. “Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.” – Dale Evans
66. “The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays.” – W.C. Jones
67. “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” – Alexander Smith
68. “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” – Winston Churchill
69. “It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that matters, it’s who’s around it.” – Charlie Brown
70. “Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving
71. “He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” – Roy L. Smith
72. “A Christmas miracle is when your family doesn’t get into a single argument all day.” – Melanie White
73. “Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.” – Dale Evans
74. “The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays.” – W.C. Jones
75. “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” – Alexander Smith
76. “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” – Winston Churchill
77. “It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that matters, it’s who’s around it.” – Charlie Brown
78. “Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving
79. “He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” – Roy L. Smith
80. “A Christmas miracle is when your family doesn’t get into a single argument all day.” – Melanie White
81. “Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.” – Dale Evans
82. “The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays.” – W.C. Jones
83. “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” – Alexander Smith
84. “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” – Winston Churchill
85. “It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that matters, it’s who’s around it.” – Charlie Brown
86. “Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving
87. “He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” – Roy L. Smith
88. “A Christmas miracle is when your family doesn’t get into a single argument all day.” – Melanie White
89. “Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.” – Dale Evans
90. “The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays.” – W.C. Jones
91. “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” – Alexander Smith
92. “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” – Winston Churchill
93. “It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that matters, it’s who’s around it.” – Charlie Brown
94. “Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving
95. “He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” – Roy L. Smith
96. “A Christmas miracle is when your family doesn’t get into a single argument all day.” – Melanie White
97. “Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.” – Dale Evans
98. “The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays.” – W.C. Jones
99. “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” – Alexander Smith
100. “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” – Winston Churchill
The true spirit of the Christmas season reveals itself. Beyond Santa Claus, Christmas carols, the glimmering lights, the carefully wrapped presents, and the festive feasts, there lies an intangible magic—the magic of love, generosity, and the joy of sharing special moments with those we hold dear. These are the important things to reflect upon this Christmas Eve: The gift of love, the presence of a happy family, and spending this special day of the year focusing on the true meaning of Christmas.
Each quote, whether from classic literature, cherished movies, or the hearts of renowned figures, serves as a reminder that Christmas is not merely a day on the calendar; it’s a state of mind, a feeling that connects us all. As we navigate through the pages of these quotes, let them serve as beacons of warmth, guiding us through the holiday season and beyond.
May these words resonate with you, bringing a sense of joy, peace, and gratitude into your heart. As you celebrate this magical time with family and friends, may the spirit of Christmas fill your home with lots of love and laughter, creating memories that last a lifetime. Here’s to a season of wonder, glad tidings, togetherness, and the timeless magic of Christmas!
From all of us at team illumy, we wish you and yours much love, a season of joy, and a truly merry Christmas.
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