“An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.”

—William E. Vaughan

Photo by Kyle Glenn on Unsplash

“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

Photo by Allef Vinicius on Unsplash

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”

—Buddy the Elf

Photo by Jason Rosewell on Unsplash

“It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you.”

—Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Photo by Roman Kraft on Unsplash

“Freshly cut Christmas trees smelling of stars and snow and pine resin—inhale deeply and fill your soul with wintry night.”

—John J. Geddes

Photo by Tyler Delgado on Unsplash

“I find that it’s the simple things that remind you of family around the holidays.”

–Amy Adams

Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash

“Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand.”

—Dr. Seuss

Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

“Kindness is like snow. It beautifies everything it covers.”

–Kahlil Gibran

Photo by Denys Nevozhai on Unsplash

“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.”

–John Boswell

Photo by Aravindh Nagalingam on Unsplash