“Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind. ”

“Christmas is never over,unless you want it to be... Christmas is a state of mind.”

“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.”

“These stories are written for children of all ages who enjoy reading or who want to enjoy reading and don't mind becoming captivated by a Christmas story”

“In the United States Christmas has become the rape of an idea.”

“To the American People: Christmas is not a time or a season but a state of mind. To cherish peace and good will, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. If we think on these things, there will be born in us a Savior and over us will shine a star sending its gleam of hope to the world. Presidential message, December 25, 1927”