Traditional
Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. - Calvin Coolidge
The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family. - Burton Hillis
Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. - Norman Vincent Peale
Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality. - Gene Stratton-Porter
Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts. - Janice Kapp Perry
Inspirational
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. - Elf (film)
Christmas is the day that makes the whole world kin. - Charles Dickens
Christmas is the spirit of giving without expecting anything in return.
The magic of Christmas is not in the presents, but in being present.
Christmas is the time when you tell your family you love them.
Family
The best Christmas memories are the ones we make with our family.
Christmas is the day when we get together and celebrate the love that binds us.
Christmas is the season when we open our hearts and our homes to those who need love most.
The greatest gift at Christmas is the love of family.
Christmas is the time when we cherish the moments we have with the people who matter most.
Holiday messages
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