17 Christmas Quotes for Cards

I think everyone has a few favorite Christmas quotes. The 17 Christmas quotes I have put together below come from movies, missionaries, and everything in-between! Feel free to share these on Facebook, post on your fridge, or slip into your Christmas cards.

Funny Christmas Quotes

I don’t often think of funny Christmas quotes when I think of my favorite Christmas verses and sayings, but if we look at ourselves and the frenzy we get in when it comes to this season, we can find a lot to laugh about–especially if we are willing to laugh at ourselves.

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” -Buddy the Elf, Elf

“Even if we’re horribly mangled, there’ll be no sad faces at Christmas.” –Mr. Grinch to Cindy Lou Who, The Grinch

“Well, this is one Christmas shepherd who’s going to keep his trusty blanket with him.” Linus, Charlie Brown’s Christmas

“It came without ribbons! It came without tags! It came without packages, boxes or bags!”… Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! “Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more!” ~Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Inspirational Christmas Quotes

I’m going to try to keep one or two of these inspirational Christmas quotes where I will see it often during the coming weeks. Like on the top of my checkbook, or taped to the bathroom mirror. These quotes give me something to think about.

I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. ~Charles Dickens

Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time. ~Laura Ingalls Wilder

Christmas is the day that holds all time together. ~Alexander Smith

God grant you the light in Christmas, which is faith; the warmth of Christmas, which is love…the all of Christmas, which is Christ. ~Wilda English

Christmas Family Quotes

These Christmas family quotes lend themselves to some quality family conversation around the tree. Choose one of these quotes to discuss, and help your children understand how we have complicated Christmas by not focusing on its true meaning.

Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen. ~Unknown

Nothing taken for granted; everything received with gratitude; everything passed on with grace. ~G. K. Chesterton

We expect too much at Christmas. It’s got to be magical. It’s got to go right. Feasting. Fun. The perfect present. All that anticipation. Take it easy. Love’s the thing. The rest is tinsel. ~Pam Brown

There’s nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child. ~Erma Bombeck

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white.
~Irving Berlin

Don’t miss this collection of 25 of the best messages for your Christmas cards HERE.

Famous Christmas Quotes

These are famous Christmas quotes from people, both living and deceased, that I think know something about the true meaning of this sacred season.

The coming of Jesus at Bethlehem brought joy to the world and to every human heart. may His coming this Christmas bring to each one of us that peace and joy that He desires to give. ~Mother Teresa

God must have said, “I know what I’ll do, I’ll send my Love right down there where they are. And I’ll send it as a tiny baby, so they’ll have to touch it, and they’ll have to hold it close.” ~Gloria Gaither

You don’t need candlelight and fireside glow to make Christmas happen. Trees, ornaments, gifts, and all of it are splendid embellishments. Not necessary, but so very nice. It’s Him…It’s priceless to discover the pleasure of His company…May your home know something of all this glory during these days. ~Jack Hayford

God bless you and utterly satisfy your heart…with Himself. ~Amy Carmichael

:: Find Bible verses for your Christmas cards HERE.

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