“I think one of the finest gifts I can give my friends in the holiday season is to pause with a long enough quality to actually SEE them. My calm, unhurried presence communicates this gift of a message, "I see you. I recognize you. I remember our times of together and am contributing right now to another quality memory. I value you and honor and take the time, right this moment to pause long enough to truly notice you."” ThinkingGivingLongI CanEnoughMomentsTogetherRememberValuesMemoriesQualityHonorRight NowMessagesMy FriendsSeasonsCalmCommunicateChristmasOur TimeHolidayFinestPausesContributingGood MemoriesHoliday Season Author:Mary Anne Radmacher
“You need more fact in the dangerous art of giving presents than in any other social action.” NeedsGivingArtFactsActionSocialDangerousChristmasSocial Action Author:William Bolitho
“It's not just an exclamation, but it's a rejection of everything to do with Christmas, with the spirit of Christmas, with gift-giving, with generosity.” GivingSpiritChristmasGenerosityRejectionChristmas SpiritExclamationGift Giving Author:Patrick Stewart
“But I fail to see how that (not buying gifts) would bring back the essence of Christmas. And I don't think it would affect retailers. Besides, that's part of the joy of Christmas - to give someone a gift to show your appreciation for them.” ThinkingGivingShowsJoyFailingEssenceAppreciationChristmasBuyingRetailersChristmas Joy Author:Mathew Staver