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The 15 Christmas quotes that will help you enjoy every moment of the festivities

Not only will this make you crack a smile, filling your heart with joy, it will also bring back memories, reminding you of the reason for the holiday season.

The 15 Christmas quotes that will help you enjoy every moment of the festivities
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"T'was the night before Christmas!"

As one of the most wonderful times of the year, to add to your favorite spiced eggnog, Jamaican black cake, and Secret Santa swaps, another thing that can help you get into the holiday spirit is Christmas quotes (which also doubles as wonderful Christmas wishes to send to your loved ones).


Not only will it make you crack a smile, filling your heart with joy, it will also bring back memories, reminding you of the reason for the holiday season. Many of the quotes that will be mentioned are from iconic Christmas movies and famous figures that many of us know and admire, so many of the words will be familiar.

As you're doing your last-minute gift wrapping for your friends and family (I'm definitely a last-minute type of gal when it comes to this), give one of these quotes a try by writing them on the gift tag, which will add a little pizzazz, boosting the holiday energy. This can be especially heartwarming when things seem a little bleak because of the untimely circumstances and current state of the world this year.

If you're looking for an engaging way to sign your annual Christmas cards, or you feel compelled to add more joy to the season, the quotes mentioned below will welcome in the holiday spirit in the blink of an eye! Moreover, whether you're watching The Polar Express and How the Grinch Stole Christmas back to back, or baking festive cookies, share some of these holiday sayings with those dearest to you.

The mysteries and marvels of Christmas Day are always something to look forward to.

1. "Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart." — The Polar Express

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2." Mankind is a great, an immense family. This is proved by what we feel in our hearts at Christmas."- Pope John Paul XXIII

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3."It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving."- Mother Theresa
4."Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand."- Dr. Seuss
5." T'was the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse."-Clement Clarke Moore6."It's the most wonderful time of the year!"- Edward Pola and George Wyle

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7. "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear."- Will Farrell in Elf
8. "Teacher says every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings."- Zuzu Bailey, It's a Wonderful Life
9. "He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree."- Roy L. Smith
10."Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind."- former President Calvin Coolidge
11."I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year."- Charles Dickens
12."Aren't we forgetting the true meaning of Christmas? You know, the birth of Santa." —Bart Simpson, The Simpsons

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13."May this season find you among those you love, sharing in the twin glories of generosity and gratitude."- Oprah Winfrey
14."We clap hands and welcome the Peace of Christmas. We beckon this good season to wait a while with us."- Maya Angelou
15."Christmas is forever, not for just one day. For loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away."- Norman Wesley Brooks

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