Daily Jots

Thought of the Day:
“A Christmas candle is a lovely thing;
It makes no noise at all,
But softly gives itself away;
While quite unselfish, it grows small.”
Eva K. Logue

Thinking Outside of the Box:
I don’t have many thoughts outside of the box for Christmas Eve; they all seem to be wrapped up in a box waiting for someone to open them! But earlier today, I had some thoughts about candles and why we light them for Christmas. It’s quite simple really – candles represent truth burning through the darkness, destined to reach the heart and soul of mankind.

I found some quotes about Christmas, and some corresponding quotes that relate to candles. I thought it interesting when I put them together. I think you will too but don’t think too hard outside of the box tonight and tomorrow. Be with those you love and just enjoy the moments.

God bless you this Christmas Eve and always!

Some Last Thoughts:
“Your friendship is a glowing ember
Through the year; and each December
From its warm and living spark
We kindle flame against the dark
And with its shining radiance light
Our tree of faith on Christmas night.”
Thelma J. Lund

“A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.”
James Keller

“It is the personal thoughtfulness, the warm human awareness, the reaching out of the self to one’s fellow man that makes giving worthy of the Christmas spirit.”
Isabel Currier

“It’s better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.”
Eleanor Roosevelt

“Late on a sleepy, star-spangled night, those angels peeled back the sky just like you would tear open a sparkling Christmas present. Then, with light and joy pouring out of Heaven like water through a broken dam, they began to shout and sing the message that baby Jesus had been born. The world had a Savior! The angels called it “Good News, ” and it was.”
Larry Libby

“Religion is a candle inside a multicolored lantern. Everyone looks through a particular color, but the candle is always there.”
Mohammed Naguib

“Love came down at Christmas;
Love all lovely, love divine;
Love was born at Christmas,
Stars and angels gave the sign.”
Christina Rossetti

“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”
Buddha

“Christmas is not in tinsel and lights and outward show.
The secret lies in an inner glow.
It’s lighting a fire inside the heart.
Good will and joy a vital part.
It’s higher thought and a greater plan.
It’s glorious dream in the soul of man.”
Wilfred A. Peterson

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