monday meditation – what Christmas is all about

“There were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.’ And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.’ That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.”

Linus Van Pelt – A Charlie Brown Christmas

Bonjour – joyeux lundi! A Charlie Brown Christmas is the best, tu ne penses pas? Christmas is this Friday so I won’t be doing my Friday post. Today I thought I would just meditate on the Christmas spirit for the week ahead, by way of quotes. I love quotes, as I’m sure you can tell. So motivating, so inspiring. So, welcome to my monday meditation – what Christmas is all about.

Christmas cheer

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

Will Ferrell, Elf

“The most important decision you make is to be in a good mood.” —Voltaire

“A good conscience is a continual Christmas.” – Benjamin Franklin

“Lips drink water, hearts drink wine.” – E. E. Cummings Hmmm… I wonder what the French are drinking this Christmas?

J’♥ noel

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

Dr. Suess, How the Grinch Stole Christmas

“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” – Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol

“I don’t want Christmas season to end, because it’s the only time I can legitimately indulge in one particular addiction: glitter.” – Eloisa James, Paris in Love I can’t believe I have not read this! Adding it to my list, tout suite!

“With a piece of bread in your hand you’ll find paradise under a pine tree.”  – Russian Proverb (preferably a Christmas pine) And ’tis the season to bake with Le Creuset! 🎄

believe

“I believe… I believe… It’s silly, but I believe.” 

Susan, Miracle on 34th Street

“Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum” – The Little Drummer Boy*

*My favorite Christmas song, and this is probably my favorite version 🥁. A little trivia: It was written by Katherine Kennicott Davis in 1941 and was inspired by a French song, ‘Patapan’.

“Mistletoe and kisses on the cheek.” Here’s a message from Rick Steves – love you Rick!

“Christmas is a together-y sort of holiday.” – Winnie the Pooh
So this year we will just have to remember, “The most important thing is, even when we’re apart … I’ll always be with you …” – Winnie the Pooh

– Love you sister! Mom and Jake too! Aunt Patty, Uncle Gary and Anmarie aussi! xoxo Jane and Carl!

Merry Christmas everyone! I’m sending you all the love and Christmas cheer. I hope you were inspired by my monday meditation – what Christmas is all about. À bientôt – Joyeux Noël! 

“God bless us, every one!” 

– Tiny Tim, A Christmas Carol