Quotes about Christian celebration

Jan Karon

Easter is never deserved.

R. C. Sproul

Christ is still in Christmas, and for one brief season the secular world broadcasts the message of Christ over every radio station and television channel in the land. Never does the church get as much free air time as during the Christmas season.

Samuel Johnson

There should be a stated day for commemorating the birthday of our Savior, because there is danger that what may be done on any day, will be neglected.

James Lankford

The joy of Christmas causes hundreds of radio stations around the country to play Christmas music all day, and people will exchange millions of gifts to remember the first gift of Christmas, the infant Jesus.

Martin Luther

In the bonds of Death He lay Who for our offence was slain; But the Lord is risen to-day, Christ hath brought us life again, Wherefore let us all rejoice, Singing loud, with cheerful voice, Hallelujah!

Bernhard Langer

To a Christian, Easter Sunday means everything, when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Denis Leary

Happy Easter everyone! Jesus dies, comes back from the dead - and we get chocolate eggs. It's like turn-down service from God.

Monica Johnson

A Christian's celebration of Christmas should be a lot different from that of nonbelievers.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

The early morning belongs to the Church of the risen Christ. At the break of light it remembers the morning on which death and sin lay prostrate in defeat and new life and salvation were given to mankind

Clement of Alexandria

The birthday of Jesus

Clement of Alexandia was the first of the Christian theologians to consider and write about the birthday of Jesus, There was no celebration of Christ's birthday in the early centuries of Christianity. Clement offered seven dates in whuch he thought there was evidence of Christ's birthday. None of these was December 25. Christian celebration of the birthday of Christ did not take place until about the beginning of the 4th century. See the related Quotes for more about Jesus' Birthday.

Stanley Hauerwas

I must begin by telling you that I do not like to preach on Reformation Sunday. Actually, I have to put it more strongly than that. I do not like Reformation Sunday, period.

Charles Wesley

Joyful, all ye nations, rise. Join the triumph of the skies. With angelic hosts proclaim "Christ is born in Bethlehem!

Jimmy Carter

Christmas has been a season of mixed interests and meanings, but the very foundation, of course, is its religious significance. No matter what other personal desires or crises we have faced, I've never forgotten that this is the time to celebrate the birth of the Baby Jesus, and the impact of this event on the history of the world.

Isaac Watts

Joy to the world, the Lord is come / Let earth receive her King / Let every heart, prepare him room / And heaven and nature sing.

Christian celebration Quotes