“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.” ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ” ~ Norman Vincent Peale
“He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. ” ~ Roy L. Smith
“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” ~ Hamilton Wright Mabie
“I know it doesn’t make sense, but since when is Christmas about sense, anyway? It is about a child, of long ago and far away, and it is about the child of now. In you and me. Waiting behind the door of our hearts for something wonderful to happen. A child who is impractical, unrealistic, simple-minded and terribly vulnerable to joy.” ~ Robert Fulghum, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten
“For all our high and lofty talk,
We are but children heart-to-heart,
Seeking shelter from the storm,
Places safe and warm,
And love … Outrageous, messed-up, joyous, crazy love.
Just plain love. (Presents under the tree helps a lot, too.)” ~ Alexandria Sage
“Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall” ~ Larry Wilde
“God is here. This truth should fill our lives, and every Christmas should be for us a new and special meeting with God, when we allow his light and grace to enter deep into our soul.” ~ Josemaría Escrivá,
Christ Is Passing by
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Kanerva
/ December 7, 2012Lovely decorations and great text to accompany.
SimplySage
/ December 10, 2012Thank you so much, Heather. I’m grateful for your visit and taking a moment to comment.
Merry Christmas!
island traveler
/ December 7, 2012Your words warms my heart. This is the very reason I get excited during Christmas time. It allows me to recapture the joys of my childhood when everything was simple, pure , untarnished. I remember opening my presents, of being around my siblings and parents but what I can’t forget is the happiness that no words could ever describe. Just like what you wrote, ““Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.” Merry Christmas to you and your family.
SimplySage
/ December 10, 2012And thee is nothing like watching the delight in children’s eyes at Christmas. You’re making wonderful memories for your son and it takes very little effort. Even your Christmas tree falling over will bring a smile to his face!
eof737
/ December 9, 2012Interesting set of shots… finally catching up. 🙂
SimplySage
/ December 10, 2012As you can see, same here—just getting caught up! These photos were interesting to make as they were a total accident. Photos like these require a special filter on a regular camera to make the starlight. There was a fingerprint or smear on my iPhone lens and I achieved the same effect. I can’t seem to do it again, though. I did some editing with Creative Memories Memory Manager. I mainly adjusted the contrast and added a little yellow for warmth on a few of them. It was an interesting phenomenon.
Thanks for the visit and comment!
evilnymphstuff
/ December 11, 2012Wow gorgeous photos and thoughts. A beautiful post conveying the Christmas spirit very well 🙂
SimplySage
/ December 11, 2012Thank you. Glad for your visit and encouraging words. You have a great holiday!
fgassette
/ December 11, 2012BEAUTIFUL DECORATIONS!
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
SimplySage
/ December 11, 2012Thanks, Francine. Blessings to you as well!
Myra GB
/ December 12, 2012These are gorgeous photographs! I love the glitter and the color. Truly beautiful.
SimplySage
/ December 13, 2012Thanks, Myra. So glad you enjoyed. They delighted me so much when I saw how they turned out. Just had to share!
Glad you stopped by!
Peace,
Alexandria
frizztext
/ December 13, 2012wonderful light compositions!
SimplySage
/ December 13, 2012Thank you! It was a glorious accident!
Amy
/ December 16, 2012Thank you for sharing the heartwarming quotes! Beautiful photos, every single one!
SimplySage
/ December 16, 2012Thank you, Amy. It’s always nice to hear from you.
Merry Christmas!
The Retiring Sort
/ December 18, 2012An absolutely beautiful collection of photos and quotes! Thanks for this – I enjoyed it!
Tina Schell
/ January 5, 2013Beautiful photos and wonderful quotes. Well done!
SimplySage
/ January 5, 2013Thank you, Tina. I’m so glad you enjoyed. And thanks so much for dropping by. Keep up the great work on yours. Thanks for posting your equipment. I think I can learn from you.
pattisj
/ January 8, 2014Love your sparkling ornaments and decorations. Some nice quotes, too.
Alexandria Sage
/ January 11, 2014Thank you, Patti. It is by far my most popular post of all time. 🙂
Kathi
/ December 18, 2014Absolutely beautiful! Did you take these wonderful pictures?!
SimplySage
/ December 20, 2014Thank you! Yes, I did take the pictures. I surprised myself! Love Christmas lights!
Gerry Charb
/ December 25, 2015Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Tina Schell
/ December 13, 2018Incredible images Alexandria, absolutely love every one of them. Wow