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Holiday Quotes That Should Be Remembered Year-Round

ByErin Ebanks

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I love meaningful quotes, and for the first time I’ve stumbled upon some holiday quotes that are not only appropriate for the season, but should be remembered all year. Here’s your short and sweet reminder to live simply and be happy every single day.

Happy living!

Favorite Christmas quotes this season:

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale

Celebrate the happiness that friends are always giving, make every day a holiday and celebrate just living! ~Amanda Bradley

Love the giver more than the gift. ~Brigham Young

(*From Inspirational-Quotes-And-Quotations.com and Forbes.com)

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