The students, faculty, and staff of Hillsdale College wish you a Merry Christmas. May the Lord of all creation bless you and yours this Christmas season and in the coming year.
“Behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. . . . and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.”
Matthew 2
The best authors open our eyes to truths that we would otherwise miss. They teach us to see the world anew and to catch the importance of things that are lost in our daily routine. Charles Dickens had this gift, and A Christmas Carol is one of his best expressions of it.
Join Hillsdale College Professor Dwight Lindley as he leads us through the mysterious world of Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Jacob Marley, the Ghosts of Christmas, and Tiny Tim in this free online course.
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.”
“Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to.”
“Christmas represents love and mercy. It was ushered in by the star of hope and remains forever consecrated by the sacrifice of the cross. . . . Christmas is celebrated in its true spirit only by those who make some sacrifice for the benefit of their fellow men.”
“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?”
“May the Father of all mercies scatter light, and not darkness, upon our paths, and make us all in our several vocations useful here, and in His own due time and way everlastingly happy.”
“Joy to the world; the Lord is come; let Earth receive her King; let ev’ry heart prepare him room, and Heav’n and nature sing.”
“Christmas is one time of the year when we don’t have to be wealthy to be rich.”
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”
“There are just two things that are important. One is to strengthen the individual’s belief in himself, and the other, even more important right now, is to combat a modern trend toward atheism.”
“If you’re worried and you can’t sleep, count your blessings instead of sheep. Then you’ll fall asleep counting your blessings.”
“Let the children have their night of fun and laughter. Let the gifts of Father Christmas delight their play.”
“Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.”
“And so I’m offering this simple phrase to kids from one to ninety-two. Although it’s been said many times, many ways, Merry Christmas to you.”
“This is Christmas. The season of perpetual hope.”
“Christmas Eve will find me, where the lovelight gleams. I’ll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams.”
“Someday soon we all will be together, if the fates allow. Until then, we’ll have to muddle through somehow. So have yourself a merry little Christmas now.”
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year. There’ll be much mistletoeing, and hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near.”
“Dear George: Remember no man is a failure who has friends. Thanks for the wings!”