But what Dakota most enjoyed about the beginning of winter was the crispness of the air (that practically demanded the wearing of knits) and the way that tough New Yorkers - on the street, in elevators, in subways - were suddenly willing to risk a smile. To make a connection with a stranger. To finally see one another after strenuously avoiding eye contact all year.
Great little One! whose all-embracing birth Lifts Earth to Heaven, stoops Heaven to Earth.
What life and death may be to a turkey is not my business; but the soul of Scrooge and the body of Cratchit are my business.
Why not share with the world the way it is and tell them my feelings about my cat, and how I played with my kids, and how addicted to Christmas time I am, and the smell of pine needles and hearing my kids laugh.
At Christmas time I sat on Santa's lap. His fly was open ! Boy what a present he gave me !
Christmas is a stocking stuffed with sugary goodness.
I haven't taken my Christmas lights down. They look so nice on the pumpkin.
A very Merry Christmas And a happy New Year Let's hope it's a good one Without any fear.
I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
A hardback's harder at Christmas time because that's a good hardback buying time.
Christmas works like glue, it keeps us all sticking together.
We shall have a harder Christmas than we have known since the war.
It's "Merry Christmas" at our house. Whatever it is at yours, have a happy one. And be good to somebody.
If my Valentine you won't be, I'll hang myself on your Christmas tree.
I truly believe that if we keep telling the Christmas story, singing the Christmas songs, and living the Christmas spirit, we can bring joy and happiness and peace to this world.
The best Christmas gift of all is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up with one another. Jesus is the reason for the season! From a little spark may burst a mighty flame. The only blind person at Christmastime is he who has not Christmas in his heart.
One can never have enough socks," said Dumbledore. "Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn't get a single pair. People will insist on giving me books.
Christmas is more that a time of festivities, family, and friends; it is a season of generosity, gladness, and gratitude.
Once again we find ourselves enmeshed in the Holiday Season, that very special time of year when we join with our loved ones in sharing centuries-old traditions such as trying to find a parking space at the mall.
I was thrilled one year when I was younger when not only did my brothers get hockey sticks for Christmas - but I did too!