“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re doing something.” —Neil Gaiman
"As Jake looked at him so calmly, his eyes kind and patient, Nico was able to catch a breath and focus on baseball even though he wanted to rub himself all over Jake’s hairy, muscular body like a cat and its scratching post." - Keira Andrews, Reading the Signs
When they saw the star, they were overwhelmed with joy. - Matthew 2:10
The Lord made all go well with whatever Joseph did. - Genesis 39:23
Home is where the story begins.
“The Best Way To Spread Christmas Cheer, Is Singing Loud For All To Hear!” - Elf
"When we were children we were grateful to those who filled our stockings at Christmas time. Why are we not grateful to God for filling our stockings with legs?" - Gilbert K. Chesterton
And in the same region, there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. - Luke 2:8
And may heavenly peace be all around!
“I mean, what is an un-birthday present?"
A present given when it isn't your birthday, of course."
Alice considered a little. "I like birthday presents best," she said at last.
You don't know what you're talking about!" cried Humpty Dumpty. "How many days are there in a year?"
Three hundred and sixty-five," said Alice.
And how many birthdays have you?"
One.― Lewis Carroll
Give this Christmas awayIf there’s love in your heartDon’t let it stay there- Give This Christmas Away
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill towards men. - Luke 2:14
“As long as there’s Christmas, I truly believe, that hope is the greatest of the gifts we receive.” – Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
“The spirit of the season never has to end as long as you keep your loved ones near, and the holiday wishes in your heart.” – Jiminy Cricket
“Good haul this year. Thanks for the Broom Compass, it’s excellent, beats Hermione’s — she’s got me a homework planner —” -Ron, Order of the Phoenix
“We make things happen when we make the choice to shift from denying of the unknown to starting.” ― Lara Casey
Therefore, Lord himself will give you a sign: the virgin will conceive, have a son and name him Immanuel. - Isaiah 7:14
"Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus!" - Yes Virginia There Is a Santa Clause
“Don't sacrifice the good to chase the perfect.” ― Emily Ley
"Let's-a-go" - Mario from Nintendo
“Invest in yourself. You get OUT what you put IN.” ― Emily Ley, Grace, Not Perfection: Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy
An open home, an open heart, here grows a bountiful harvest. - Judy Hand
"Be present in all things and thankful in all things." - Maya Angelou
A best friend is someone who will let you have the last piece of pumpkin pie.
“Express gratitude for the greatness of small things.” - Richie Norton
“A child born to another woman calls me mommy. The magnitude of that tragedy and the depth of that privilege is not lost on me.”
“You may hate being pregnant, but the minute the baby is born, she is God’s precious child, given to you as a gift.” – Sandra Dallas
“When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. And when life is bitter, say thank you and grow.” - Shauna Niequist
And now let us welcome the New Year, full of things that have never been. - Rainer Maria Rilke
To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold. - Aristotle
