Profound remarks spoken or written by great Christian authors are often cited when the topic of Christmas arises. Augustine is recorded to have said about this holy holiday, "God loves each of us as if there were only one of us." British Christian titan C.S. Lewis wrote, "The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God." Both comments are beautiful and true.
This year marks the 275th birthday of the United States – a mere blip on the screen compared to Christianity. We were founded by a rebellious lot who initially sought out this rugged land in search of religious freedom. Today we are a nation bitterly divided by politics. Still, we wondered what great thoughts, ideas, and quotes "we the people" had to offer this Christmas that speaks of true love and peace so that we might unite our hearts and minds for a mere moment to explore a very American Christmas.
So, without further ado, here are some quotes about Christmas from our fellow countrymen, past and present:
“Christmas is not a time or a season but a state of mind. To cherish peace and good will, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” – Calvin Coolidge
"Christ didn't only come into the world that first Christmas night in Bethlehem, but He wants to come into our lives today, and every day of the year." – Billy Graham
“All the Christmas presents in the world are worth nothing without the presence of Christ.” – David Jeremiah
“The more you think about it, the more staggering it gets. Nothing in fiction is so fantastic as this truth of the Incarnation.” – J.I. Packer
"Yet as I read the birth stories about Jesus I cannot help but conclude that though the world may be tilted toward the rich and powerful, God is tilted toward the underdog." ― Philip Yancey
"How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, His precepts!" – Benjamin Franklin
“If we could condense all the truths of Christmas into only three words, these would be the words: ‘God with us.’" – John MacArthur
“May we not 'spend' Christmas or 'observe' Christmas, but rather 'keep' it.” – Peter Marshall
“You can never truly enjoy Christmas until you can look up into the Father's face and tell him you have received his Christmas gift.” – John R. Rice
"Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more! – Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss)
We hope these few quotes from your fellow Americans inspire you to bring the message of Christmas forth in your words and actions this year. And a very Merry Christmas from your friends at Liberty Nation!
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. – Luke 2:11
~ Read more from Leesa K. Donner.
