Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men. . ."
Christmas quotes are not what I thought they might be. In a brief search for some poignant, relevant, or moving quotes, I actually found very few. But, of course, the few I discovered I will share.
“For it is in giving that we receive.” Saint Francis Assisi.
Well said. We know this, or at least we should. The season where we open our hearts to others is one where we make their day and ours a special one.
“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing, but of reflection.” Winston Churchill
Churchill, a personal hero, was one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century. As we age we certainly reflect on Christmases of old. We try and replicate and recapture the spirit of our childhood where the magic of Christmas abounded, surrounded, and astounded us.
“Maybe Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn’t come from a store.” Dr. Seuss
The good doctor’s story about the meaning of Christmas resonates through fictional characters who come to understand Christmas is bigger than all the commercialism the wealthiest of nations can muster. Not the lights, the gifts, the family celebrations, not even the spirit of the season can justify the event we call Christmas.
“I believe. . .I believe. . .it’s silly, but I believe.” Susan from The Miracle on 34th Street
No Susan, it’s not silly. It is humbling, it is wonderful, and it is forever.
After all my searching, I rediscovered the most meaningful quote of all. This should have been obvious, but sometimes Captain Obvious eludes us all.
“And know that I am with you always even to the end of the world.” Jesus
Yep, now that’s what Christmas is all about. Go tell that from a mountain.
Merry Christmas,
Dr. Stelmachowicz and the LHS Faculty and Staff