Quotes about Gifts

There is something about saying, 'We always do this,' which helps keep the years together. Time is such an elusive thing that if we keep on meaning to do something interesting, but never do it, year would follow year with no special thoughtfulness being expressed in making gifts, surprises, charming table settings, and familiar food. Tradition is a good gift intended to guard the best gifts.

They saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and… they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Christmas is a time to open our hearts to God and his gifts. Just like the rest of the year.

When asked what gift he wanted for his birthday, the yogi replied: "I wish no gifts, only presence."

Three phrases that sum up Christmas are: Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men, and Batteries not Included.

Twice as much to love, two blessings from above.

And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.

What I need to live has been given to me by the earth. Why I need to live has been given to me by you.

They've also sent some incidental things—jewelry for the Lady Jessica, spice liquor, candy, medicinals. My men are processing the lot right now.

What an encouraging thought that Jesus - our beloved Husband - can find comfort in our lowly feeble gifts! Can this be, for it seems far too good to be true? May we then be willing to endure trials or even death itself if through these hardships we are assisted in bringing gladness to Immanuel's heart.

The house built on the sand may oftentimes be built higher, have more fair parapets and battlements, windows and ornaments, than that which is built upon the rock; yet all gifts and privileges equal not one grace.