“Though Christ a thousand times in Bethlehem be born, if he's not born in thee thy soul is still forlorn. Should Christ be born a thousand times anew, despair, o man, unless he's born in you!
“The good part of Christmas is not always Christian, it is generally Pagan; that is to say, human, natural.
“May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace, the gladness of Christmas give you hope, the warmth of Christmas grant you love
“How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments.