Religious symbols should be visible in public space, in a dignified and non-provocative manner. Christmas trees here, Jewish menorahs there and, further along, a minaret - these symbols represent human life in all its diversity. Tariq Ramadan christmasdignifydiversity share on social
I loved rock and roll when that came in, Bill Haley, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, all those great records. So I begged my mom and dad for a guitar, which eventually they did get me for Christmas, but it went out of tune very quickly, and it hurt my fingers. Ian McLagan begbillbuddy share on social
God never gives someone a gift they are not capable of receiving. If he gives us the gift of Christmas, it is because we all have the ability to understand and receive it. Pope Francis abilitycapablechristmas Change image and share on social
Christmas... is not an external event at all, but a piece of one's home that one carries in one's heart. Freya Stark carrychristmasevent Change image and share on social
According to an ancient Sardinian legend, the bodies of those who are born on Christmas Eve will never dissolve into dust but are preserved until the end of time. Grazia Deledda ancientbearbody Change image and share on social
Nothing says holidays, like a cheese log. Ellen DeGeneres cheeseholidaylog Change image and share on social
Christmas isn't a season. It's a feeling. Edna Ferber christmasfeltseason Change image and share on social
The only time I even entertain the tiniest element of religion is for Christmas carols. Ian Watson carolchristmaselement Change image and share on social
Dickens was a part of how the whole celebration of Christmas as we know it today emerged during the 19th century. Claire Tomalin 19thcelebrationcentury Change image and share on social
Every year we celebrate the holy season of Advent, O God. Every year we pray those beautiful prayers of longing and waiting, and sing those lovely songs of hope and promise. Karl Rahner adventbeautifulcelebrate Change image and share on social
