Christmas Quotes And Sayings

Get in the Christmas spirit with these Christmas quotes and sayings. Christmas is a special time of year when family and friends gather to celebrate the season together. To make the holidays more festive, learn some Christmas quotes and sayings to share. Christmas quotes can be used as a toast during a party or made into handmade Christmas cards to hand deliver or mail to the recipients.

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." This quote from Calvin Coolidge, the thirtieth president of the United States, shows that to him Christmas was a way of life. In this Christmas quote, he is stating that Christmas is not just a one-day holiday but a feeling that can be kept all year round.
2. "Christmas is, of course, the time to be home -- in heart as well as body." This Christmas quote was spoken by Garry Moore, television game show host and entertainer. This quote reminds us that of all times to be with family and loved ones, Christmas is it. Spending time and sharing the holidays can be fun and provide good memories.
3. "I don't think Christmas is necessarily about things. It's about being good to one another, it's about the Christian ethic, it's about kindness." None other than the Carrie Fisher, the actress who played Princess Leia in "Star Wars" said this Christmas quote. This quote reminds us that remembering that Christmas is not about the gifts can help you relax and have a joyous holiday with those you love.
4. "I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." This Christmas quote is famous and was said by Charles Dickens. Dickens was an author and was extremely eloquent as this saying shows. The quote says that to have the feeling of Christmas all year, we must stay in the frame of mind that Christmas provides, which is goodwill and peace.
5. "Maybe Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn't come from a store." The Grinch uttered these words. This Dr. Seuss Christmas quote is familiar to fans of the book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." In this children's book, which is just as appealing to adults, the Grinch steals the children of Whoville's toys, the food, and any merriment they might have had. Or does he?