Oh, Yes! Christmas is Coming!

Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childish days; that can recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth; that can transport the sailor and the traveller, thousands of miles away, back to his own fire-side and his quiet home!  ~Charles Dickens, The Pickwick Papers, 1836


When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things - not the great occasions - give off the greatest glow of happiness.  ~Bob Hope


 I'll end with one slightly irreverent quote, but funny nonetheless:

Once again we find ourselves enmeshed in the Holiday Season, that very special time of year when we join with our loved ones in sharing centuries-old traditions such as trying to find a parking space at the mall.  We traditionally do this in my family by driving around the parking lot until we see a shopper emerge from the mall, then we follow her, in very much the same spirit as the Three Wise Men, who 2,000 years ago followed a star, week after week, until it led them to a parking space.  ~Dave Barry

5 comments:

  1. Beautiful quotes... and funny too! I understand the parking-space problem! :)

    I hope your December has been wonderful so far!!!

    God bless!
    Rachel

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  2. Love your blog!
    God bless you girl...enjoy your Christmas!!

    -Hannah

    hannahleilani.blogspot.com

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  3. A delightful kind of post to read! Christmas pictures and Christmas quotes! LOVE.

    Happy Holidays to you!

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  4. Loverly pictures, and wonderful quotes. Charles Dickens is always a favorite with me. :D

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  5. Dave Barry is a hoot!
    Christmas seems to sneak up so fast and when it is finally upon us, I'm always wondering why I wasn't more prepared (sigh).
    Your photos in your earlier post are gorgeous! My favorite is of the trees with the little alley in between covered in snow.

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