"He who has no Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree." [Roy L. Smith (1887–1963), author.]

"The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than in its value." [Charles Dudley Warner (1829 – 1900) was an American essayist, novelist, and friend of Mark Twain, with whom he co-authored the novel The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today.]

"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." [Charles Dickens (1812 –1870), famed for such works as A CHRISTMAS CAROL and DAVID COPPERFIELD, was an English writer and social critic, and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period.]

"God never gives someone a gift they are not capable of receiving. If he gives us the gift of Christmas, it is because we all have the ability to understand and receive it." [Pope Francis (1936 - )]

"When we were children we were grateful to those who filled our stockings at Christmas time. Why are we not grateful to God for filling our stockings with legs?" [Gilbert K. Chesterton (1874 – 1936) better known as G. K. Chesterton, was an English writer, lay theologian, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, literary and art critic, biographer, and Christian apologist, often referred to as the "prince of paradox."]

"There's nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child." [Erma Bombeck (1927 – 1996) was an American humorist and author.]

“How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, His precepts!” [Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat.]

“Want to keep Christ in Christmas? Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, forgive the guilty, welcome the unwanted, care for the ill, love your enemies, and do unto others as you would have done unto you.”
[Steve Maraboli, (1975 - ) is a speaker, author, and Behavioral Science Academic. As quoted from Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience.]

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” [Hamilton Wright Mabie (1846–1916) was an American essayist, editor, critic, and lecturer.]

“Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we're here for something else besides ourselves.” [Eric Sevareid (1912 – 1992) was a famed CBS news journalist and war correspondent from 1939 to 1977.]

“Christmas is built upon a beautiful and intentional paradox; that the birth of the homeless should be celebrated in every home.” [G.K. Chesterton (1874 – 1936) was an English writer, lay theologian,poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, literary and art critic, biographer, and Christian apologist.]

“There has been only one Christmas -- the rest are anniversaries.” [W. J. Cameron (1909 – 2003) was an Alberta, Canada, politician, leader of the Conservative Party, barrister, Queen's Counsel, and a Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench.]

“A Christmas candle is a lovely thing; It makes no noise at all, but softly gives itself away; While quite unselfish, it grows small.” [Eva K. Logue, biographical info unknown.]

"Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect." [Oren Arnold (1900 - 1980) was a novelist, journalist, and humorist.]