Merry Christmas from Spice

Also this year we have arrived at the magical period in which Christmas is celebrated: how can we not love the atmosphere of joy, the bright colors typical of the decorations, the emotion of being at the table with friends and family, the joy of games and the surprise of the gifts under the Tree?

However you live the party, Christmas represents a moment that involves each of us, inviting us to review our priorities and change the perspective of our intentions.

Perhaps also for this reason, since it has existed, Christmas has been celebrated countless times with words and thoughts: from the writer, to the singer, to the philosopher, to the actor, all the characters throughout history have expressed, together with the less famous people, their point of view, sharing a concept or just an opinion, but also indirectly providing a suggestion.

And today, Spice relies on those thoughts and words to wish you a Christmas party made up of days full of serenity, joy and (why not?) lots of happiness.

Some of the most beautiful famous phrases about Christmas, selected for you

Christmas is certainly one of the most loved anniversaries, in which to rediscover that the value of each of us acquires even more importance if it is shared with others. A condition perfectly expressed by the philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer with a few but significant words:

"Those who have great wealth in themselves are like a room ready to celebrate Christmas, full of light, warmth and joy, amidst the snow and frost of the December night."

Even Charles Dickens, in his moving "A Christmas Carol", talks about the feeling linked to the special moment in which our hearts open:

"I've always thought of Christmas as a good time. A charitable and kind time, pleasant and forgiving. This is the only time I know, in the long year, when all men and women seem to express a willingness to open their hearts, usually closed."

And he adds, in a solemn tone, a suggestion that is valid for everyone:

"I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it within me, throughout the year."

Not far from the intention expressed by Dickens, the reflection of Freya Stark, the "nomadic queen" of English literature, who writes about Christmas:

"Christmas is not an eternal event, but a piece of home that everyone carries in their hearts."

In the same vein also Mary Ellen Chase, the American educator and author who, addressing children (but not only them…), states:

"Christmas is not a date, it's a state of mind!"

Speaking of children: one of the greatest Italian writers, Gianni Rodari, often refers to them in his writings and, with simple and direct words, expresses a similar concept with his usual gentle tone:

"If we help each other, miracles will happen / and Christmas day will last all year."

Even the famous actor Bob Hope suggests a thought for us to think about

“My idea of Christmas, whether ancient or modern, is very simple: to love others. Think about it for a moment, why do we have to wait for Christmas to start?”

More disenchanted (and amusing) the thought of Charles M. Schulz, "father" of Charlie Brown and Peanuts:

"Everyone is better at Christmas. It's the before and after that worries me!"

Love has therefore always been considered the greatest gift and the most meaningful thought to address to people close to us at Christmas.

Oren Arnold, an American journalist and novelist, says it very well, suggesting a series of "alternative" gifts:

"A few tips for a Christmas present: forgiveness for your enemy, tolerance for your opponent, your heart for your friends, good service for your customer. Charity for others and set a good example for a child. Respect yourself."

Still on the subject of Christmas gifts, one of the most famous and shared phrases was written by Stephen Littleword:

"It doesn't matter what you find under the tree, but who you find around."

And how can you blame him?

But what is the change that Christmas brings inside and outside of us? According to Norman Vincent Peale:

"Christmas waves a magic wand over the world and behold: everything is softer and more beautiful."

And Eric Sevareid, famous CBS journalist, famous for his aphorisms, reminds us that Christmas serves to distance us from selfishness:

"Christmas is a necessity. There must be at least one day a year when we remind ourselves that we are on Earth not just for ourselves, but for other reasons as well."

To do this, we could follow the advice of Harlan Miller, a contemporary English writer who invites us to maintain the typical mood of Christmas with an ideal, very poetic system:

"I wish we could put some Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar every month."

We conclude with a thought as sweet as it is simple and effective, the one expressed by the Irish writer Eva K. Logue:

"A Christmas candle is one