He had no further intercourse with Spirits, but lived upon the Total Abstinence Principle, ever afterwards; and it was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of us! And so, as Tiny Tim observed, […]
Christmas Quotes
Do give books – religious or otherwise – for Christmas. They’re never fattening, seldom sinful, and permanently personal.
There are some people who want to throw their arms round you just because it’s Christmas, there are other people who want to strangle you just because its Christmas.
‘God bless us every one!’ said Tiny Tim.
The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.
Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.
“If I could work my will,” said Scrooge indignantly, “every idiot who goes about with “Merry Christmas” on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart.”
Of all the old festivals… that of Christmas awakens the strongest and most heartfelt associations. There is a tone of solemn and sacred feeling that blends with out conviviality and lifts the spirit to a state of hallowed and elevated enjoyment.
Let’s dance and sing and make good cheer, For Christmas comes but once a year.
Time was with most of us, when Christmas Day, encircling all our limited world like a magic ring, left nothing out for us to miss or seek; bound together all our home enjoyments, affections, and hopes; grouped everything and everyone round the Christmas fire, and make the little picture shining in our bright young eyes, […]
