65 Top Christmas Quotes and Sayings for Kids
In this post: Christmas quotes for kids that you can use this holiday season to bring them some extra Christmas cheer!
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Christmas is truly the most magical time of year, especially for children. For kids, it’s a time filled with excitement, joy, and the anticipation of Santa Claus arriving on Christmas Eve.
There are so many ways and reasons to tie in a Christmas-themed quote to make your kids holiday season even better.
So, whether you’re preparing for a festive season of decorating the Christmas tree, writing family Christmas cards, or simply looking to bring more holiday cheer to your home, these Christmas quotes and sayings for kids are perfect for capturing the spirit of Christmas day.
Below, I’m sharing my top heartwarming sayings, fun quotes, and more. The list will definitely make your kiddos Christmas season extra special.
Let’s get right into some of the best Christmas quotes for kids!
Creative Ways to Use Christmas Quotes for Kids
We briefly mentioned when you would use a Christmas quotes, but let’s dig deeper into that.
From decorating the house to sending out holiday cards, quotes add meaning and joy to every festive activity. They serve as a reminder that Christmas is about more than just material gifts – it’s about love, connection, and the celebration of the people who matter most.
- In your family Christmas cards: Personalize your holiday card with a heartfelt Christmas greeting. Consider adding Santa captions like “Santa’s watching!” to create a playful tone.
- During DIY crafts and decorations: Create custom ornaments with quotes about Christmas time or hang holiday banners with phrases like “A very merry Christmas to you!”
- For school projects or plays: Use festive quotes in class projects or school holiday plays to share the Christmas spirit with classmates and teachers.
- For Advent calendars: Write a Christmas quote on each day of your advent calendar, leading up to Christmas Eve.
65 Top Christmas Quotes and Sayings for Kids
“Eternal life is the greatest Christmas gift of all.”
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” — Elf
“Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas!” — Santa Claus
“May your days be merry and bright, and may all your Christmases be white.” — Irving Berlin
“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas.” — Bing Crosby
“It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that matters, it’s who’s around it.”
“Have yourself a merry little Christmas!” — Judy Garland
“Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!”
“Santa Claus is coming to town!”
“What if Christmas, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more.” — Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas
“Christmas is forever, not for just one day.” — Norman Wesley Brooks
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” — Norman Vincent Peale
“Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.” — Janice Maeditere
“Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind.” — Valentine Davies, Miracle on 34th Street
“Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand.” — Dr. Seuss
“The smells of Christmas are the smells of childhood.” — Richard Paul Evans
“Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.” — Peg Bracken
“It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.” — W.T. Ellis
“To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” — Calvin Coolidge
“The true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.” — The Polar Express
“It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes, or bags.” — How the Grinch Stole Christmas
“And what happened, then? Well, in Whoville they say that the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day!” — How the Grinch Stole Christmas
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” — Charles Dickens
“Seeing isn’t believing, believing is seeing.” — The Santa Clause
“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.” — It’s a Wonderful Life
“Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal!” — Home Alone
“I triple-dog-dare you!” — A Christmas Story
“God bless us, every one!” — A Christmas Carol
“You’ll shoot your eye out!” — A Christmas Story
“Bah, humbug!” — Ebenezer Scrooge
“It’s Christmas Eve. A perfect Christmas time to believe in miracles.” — The Miracle on 34th Street
“Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.” — The Polar Express
“I made my family disappear.” — Home Alone
“Nobody’s walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas!” — National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
“Look, Daddy. Teacher says, every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings.” — It’s a Wonderful Life
“It’s Christmas Eve! It’s the one night of the year when we all act a little nicer, we smile a little easier, we cheer a little more.” — Scrooged
“There’s a certain magic that comes with the very first snow. For when the first snow is also a Christmas snow, well, something wonderful is bound to happen.” — Frosty the Snowman
“This is Christmas. The season of perpetual hope.” — Home Alone
“Christmas is just about my favorite time. Ever since I was a little kid, I always felt like it was my own personal holiday.” — Ernest Saves Christmas
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” — A Christmas Carol
“Where do you think you’re going? Nobody’s leaving. Nobody’s walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas.” — National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
“Family is the true meaning of Christmas.”
“Christmas is a time to gather with those we love.”
“At Christmas, all roads lead home.”
“The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.” — Burton Hillis
“Dear Santa, define ‘naughty’.”
“Santa, I’ve been good all year. Most of the time. Once in a while. Never mind, I’ll buy my own presents.”
“Let’s be naughty and save Santa the trip!”
“Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” — Alexander Smith
“The holidays are a time to come together, no matter how far away family members may be.”
“Christmas is love in action.” — Dale Evans
“Dear Santa, I can explain…”
“I’m only a morning person on December 25th.”
“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, but if the white runs out, I’ll drink the red.”
“For unto us a child is born.” — Isaiah 9:6
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” — Luke 2:14
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6
“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.” — Matthew 1:21
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.’” — Luke 2:10-11
“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, goodwill toward men!’” — Luke 2:13-14
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us).” — Matthew 1:23
“Jesus is the reason for the season.”
“May your heart be lifted in praise this Christmas for the wonderful gift of Jesus and the joy He brings to our lives.”
“May you have the gift of faith, the blessing of hope, and the peace of His love at Christmas and always.”
Final Thoughts
There you have it – Christmas quotes for kids that will inspire them with a little perspective during the holiday season. These Christmas quotes will bring warmth to your home during this magical time of year.
Did you find some quotes from the list that you like? Would you add any additional ones to the list? I would love to hear from you! Drop a comment below.
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