118 Best Thankful For Family Merry Christmas Quotes

Spread love and gratitude this holiday season with our heartfelt thankful Christmas quotes for your family. Share with your loved ones how much they mean to you with these thankful words.

The holiday season is always a hectic time filled with parties, family gatherings, gift exchanges, and more chaos than even Santa could manage.

While it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the busy weeks leading up to Christmas, it’s important to take a moment in the middle of the madness to appreciate the people that really make the season special – our families.

No matter how stressful a well-meaning sibling is or the relentless questions of a precocious toddler at the end of the day there’s no place we’d rather be than surrounded by our loved ones.

As we rush around crossing final items off our countless to-do lists, let’s remember to express our gratitude and love for the family members who bring so much joy and meaning to this time of year.

118 Best Thankful For Family Merry Christmas Quotes

You’ll find a collection of reader’s favorite family-focused Christmas quotes to help everyone reflect on why we should be thankful for the irreplaceable people who make every holiday worthwhile.

I hope you’ll find these quotes as touching, heartfelt, and hilarious as I do.

And feel free to send your favorite to family members who could use some Christmas cheer.

Christmas Quotes About Love For Family

1. “Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.” – Unknown

2. “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.” – Calvin Coolidge

3. “The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.” – Burton Hillis

4. “At Christmas play and make good cheer, for Christmas comes but once a year.” – Thomas Tusser

5. “Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” – Charles M. Schulz

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

7. “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear” – Buddy The Elf

8. “Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” – Washington Irving

9. “My idea of Christmas whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others.” – Bob Hope

10. “The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.” – Burton Hills

11. “Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most.” – Ruth Carter Stapleton

12. “As we give presents at Christmas, we need to recognize that sharing our time and ourselves is such an important part of giving.” – Gordon B. Hinckley

13. “Christmas is for everyone, adults and children alike. Allow this season to fill your heart, and let go of the things you dislike.” – Julie Hebert

Heartwarming Christmas Quotes About Going Home

1. “At Christmas, all roads lead home.” – Marjorie Holmes

2. “Time cannot be packaged and ribboned and left under trees for Christmas morning. Time can’t be given, but it can be shared.” – Cecelia Ahern

3. “Christmas, in fact, is not an external event at all, but a piece of one’s home that one carries in one’s heart.” – Freya Stark

4. “For me growing up, Christmas was always just comforting. We always had the same stockings and the same tree and the same decorations, and we would always decorate the weekend right after Thanksgiving. You know, flip the Christmas switch.” – Carrie Underwood

5. “Christmas is a time when you get homesick – even when you’re home.” – Carol Nelson

6. “May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve.” – Unknown

7. “No matter what, I always make it home for Christmas.” – Dolly Parton

8. “From home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another. The warmth and joy of Christmas brings us closer to each other.” – Emily Matthews

9. “Nothing is better than going home to family and eating good food and relaxing.” – Irina Shayk

10. “Be it ever so heinous, there’s no place like home.” – Dr. Seuss, How The Grinch Stole Christmas

11. “There’s no place like home.” – Wizard of Oz

12. “Christmas is the season of joy, of holiday greetings exchanged, of gift-giving, and of families united.” – Norman Vincent Peale

“´Christmas is a togethery sort of holiday. ´ said Pooh. ´That´s my favorite kind. ´ said Piglet.” – A. A. Milne

Family Christmas Quotes To Celebrate The Season

1. “Mankind is a great, an immense family… This is proved by what we feel in our hearts at Christmas.” – Pope John XXIII

2. “As I wrote ‘The Christmas Lamp’ I realized that tradition is priceless, whether you have a small family, a large family, or no family.

Tradition doesn’t have to be logical; it only has to emphasize the light of Christ and his everlasting love.” – Lori Copeland

3. “Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.” – Janice Maeditere

4. “Family and friends are the true gifts of Christmas.” – Unknown

5. “The joy of brightening other lives, bearing each others’ burdens, easing other’s loads and supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts becomes for us the magic of Christmas.” – W. C. Jones

6. “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” – Winston Churchill

7. “Remember this December, that love weighs more than gold.” – Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon

8. “Christmas is not just a time for festivity and merry-making. It is more than that. It is a time for the contemplation of eternal things. The Christmas spirit is a spirit of giving and forgiving.” – J. C. Penney

Christmas Quotes To Remind You Of The Importance Of Family

1. “Christmas is built upon a beautiful and intentional paradox; that the birth of the homeless should be celebrated in every home.” – G.K. Chesterton

2. “The light of the Christmas star to you. The warmth of home and hearth to you. The cheer and goodwill of friends to you. The hope of a child-like heart to you. The joy of a thousand angels to you. The love of the Son and God’s peace to you.” – Sherryl Woods

3. “Christmas is a time for families.” – Dorothy Koomson

4. “Nothing ever seems too bad, too hard or too sad when you’ve got a Christmas tree in the living room. All those presents under it, all that anticipation. Just a way of saying there’s always light and hope in the world. And you’re lucky enough to have a family to share it with.” – J.D. Robb

5. “The true Christmas spirit is putting others’ happiness before our own, and finding you’ve never known such happiness.” – Toni Sorenson

6. “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.” – Edna Ferber

7. “Christmas gives us an opportunity to pause and reflect on the important things around us.” – David Cameron

8. Christmas time should be snuggling with a hot cup of cocoa, wearing fuzzy red Santa socks, and celebrating the birth of a little child with all of our favorite people surrounding us.

9. The true meaning of Christmas is the glad tidings of Jesus being born, giving us the gift of eternal life, and the possibility of being with our family forever.

10. Sometimes Christmas with family means singing Christmas carols off-key or being cozy in the backseat of your mom’s minivan as you look at the Christmas lights.

And sometimes Christmas means the feeling of love and laughter as you gather around the dinner table with loved ones, filling your heart with warmth.

11. The best gift you can give your family this Christmas is your presence. Being there and creating lasting memories with loved ones is more valuable than any material possession.

12. Christmas may only come once a year, but the love and joy shared during this special time can last a lifetime. It’s a reminder to cherish our families and appreciate the moments we have together.

13. This Christmas season, let’s remember to spread love and kindness, not just to those closest to us but also to those who may be less fortunate.

Let’s embody the true spirit of Christmas by giving back and making a positive difference in our communities and in our families.

Inspirational Christmas Quotes About Spending Time With Family

1. “Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends.” – Margaret Thatcher

2. “Christmas is not about the lights, not about the presents, not about the food, but about being there for others, being a friend, loving someone whether they are family or not. Christmas is a time of peace, of acceptance, and of making every world a better place.” – S.E. Smith

3. “For the first time in fifteen years, he felt a mother’s love again.” – R. A. Rooney

4. “Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.” – Peg Bracken

5. “Christmas works like glue. It keeps us all sticking together.” – Rosie Thomas

6. “Probably the reason we all go so haywire at Christmas time with the endless unrestrained and often silly buying of gifts is that we don’t quite know how to put our love into words.” – Harlan Miller

7. “It’ll be a good Christmas. We’ll eat too much. Make a mess in the living room. Throw the warranties into the fire by mistake. Drive the dog crazy taping bows to his tail. Return cookies to the plate with a bite out of them. Listen to Christmas music.

But Lord … what I would give to bend low and receive a gift of toothpicks and library paste and hear the chimes just one more time!” – Erma Bombeck

8. “Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” – Hamilton Wright Mabie

9. You may find your family a little bit annoying, but if you really knew what Christmas was all about, then you would understand. It is the one time of year that we can come together and put aside our differences to celebrate love, peace, and joy.

10. Family means everything at Christmas. Family comes first. You can’t deny it, especially during the holidays.

11. “As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December’s bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and people to whom we are worth the same.” – Donald E. Westlake

12. During this festive season, we can come together with our loved ones to create new memories and remember old ones. We exchange gifts, share stories, and indulge in delicious food.

It may sometimes feel overwhelming and chaotic, but that’s what makes it so special. The chaos brings us closer together.

13. This coming year will hold many adventures for you and your family. In the meantime, enjoy your best Christmas yet.

Remember, it’s not about the material possessions or extravagant gifts, but rather the love and joy in our hearts that truly make Christmas special.

Christmas Quotes About Childhood

1. “Christmas—that magic blanket that wraps itself about us, that something so intangible that it is like a fragrance. It may weave a spell of nostalgia. Christmas may be a day of feasting, or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance—a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved.” – Augusta E. Rundel

2. “Little kids make Christmas fun.” – Laurie Halse Anderson

3. “Christmas is the keeping-place for memories of our innocence.” – Joan Mills

4. “May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve.” – Unknown

5. “The smells of Christmas are the smells of childhood.” – Richard Payl Evans

6. “At one time, most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I’ve grown old, the bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly believe.” – Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express

7. “We are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder

8. “Some Christmas tree ornaments do more than glitter and glow, they represent a gift of love given a long time ago.” – Tom Baker

9. “One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas Day. Don’t clean it up too quickly.” – Andy Rooney

10. “Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall” – Larry Wilde

11. “No matter how we may dread the rush, the long Christmas lists for gifts and cards to be bought and given—when Christmas Day comes there is still the same warm feeling we had as children, the same warmth that enfolds our hearts and our homes.” – Joan Winmill Brown

12. Sometimes childhood memories of Christmas are filled with magic and others with memories of Ghosts of Christmas past.

The message of Christmas no matter our age is this – Jesus is the reason, family is the season, and faith is the glue that holds it all together.

13. The perfect time for Christmas is when you’re a child. The excitement of Santa and gifts, the endless supply of cookies and treats, and the magic of Christmas lights create a truly unforgettable atmosphere.

Funny Christmas Quotes For Your Family

1. “One can never have enough socks,” said Dumbledore. “Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn’t get a single pair. People will insist on giving me books.” – J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

2. “We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup.” – Buddy, Elf

3. “Christmas is a magical time of year… I just watch my bank account disappear like snowflakes in the sun.” – Unknown

4. “I love Christmas. I receive a lot of wonderful presents I can’t wait to exchange.” – Henny Youngman

5. “Christmas: the one time of year when you can’t avoid the nuts in your family muesli.” – Charles Stross

6. “Nobody’s walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas” – Christmas Vacation

7. “Once again, we come to the holiday season, a deeply religious time that each of us observes, in his own way, by going to the mall of his choice.” – Dave Barry

8. “There are no Grinches in this family, just a bunch of Whos!” – Unknown

9. “There’s no experience quite like cutting your own live Christmas tree out of your neighbor’s yard.” – Dan Florence

10. “There are three stages of man: he believes in Santa Claus; he does not believe in Santa Claus; he is Santa Claus.” – Bob Phillips

11. “Keep your friends close, your enemies closer, and receipts for all major purchases.” – Bridger Winegar

12. Good news…I got you all a really thoughtful Christmas gifts this year! Bad news…I accidentally opened them all and ended up keeping them for myself. Merry Christmas, my wonderful family!

Famous Quotes About Family For Christmas

1. “Will you please tell Santa that instead of presents this year, I just want my family back?” – Home Alone

2. “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?” – Clarence, It’s a Wonderful Life

3. “Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people only once a year.” – Victor Borge

4. “Christmas Day is in our grasp, as long as we have hands to clasp! Christmas Day will always be, just as long, as we have we! Welcome Christmas while we stand, heart to heart, and hand in hand!” – Dr. Seuss

5. “God never gives someone a gift they are not capable of receiving. If He gives us the gift of Christmas, it is because we all have the ability to understand and receive it.” – Pope Francis

6. “A lovely thing about Christmas is that it’s compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together.” – Garrison Keillor

Last Minute Christmas Messages To Send To Your Family

There’s nothing that says “I love you” than a heartfelt message of thanks this Christmas.

Use one of these best wishes for your Christmas card to send to family who won’t be able to celebrate with you this year:

1. Wishing you all the love and joy of the season. Merry Christmas from afar, but always close in my heart.

2. Although we can’t be together this Christmas, know that I am grateful for each and every one of you. Sending lots of love your way!

3. Christmas may look a little different this year, but the love and bond we share as a family remains unchanged. Wishing you all a white Christmas and a happy New Year.

4. Though distance may separate us, our hearts are always connected. Merry Christmas to my wonderful family!

5. This Christmas, I am reminded of how lucky I am to have such an amazing family. Thank you for always being there for me and making this time of year so special.

6. Sending warm holiday wishes and so much love to my family, near or far. May your hearts be filled with love, peace, and joy this Christmas season.

7. Wishing you all a blessed Christmas surrounded by loved ones. Though we may not be together this year, know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers.

8. Happy Christmas! Thank you for being such an important part of my life and bringing so much joy into it. I am truly blessed to have you all as my family.

9. I hope you have a truly wonderful Christmas full of love, laughter and cherished memories. You are all the best gifts I could ever ask for.

10. Merry Christmas and warmest wishes to my incredible family. No matter where we are in the world, our bond remains unbreakable. Cheers to us and another year of love, laughs and unforgettable moments!

11. Happy holidays and a very Merry Christmas to my amazing family. May God bless you all and may our love for each other continue to grow stronger with each passing day.

Christmas Quotes For Family Gatherings

1. “Ever since the Christmas of ’53, I have felt that the yuletide is a special hell for those families who have suffered any loss or who must admit to any imperfection; the so-called spirit of giving can be as greedy as receiving–Christmas is our time to be aware of what we lack, of who’s not home.” – John Irving

2. “Christmas was definitely the best thing ever, even better than pizza. But instead of all her favorite toppings, Amitola was surrounded by all her favorite people.” – Aishabella Sheikh

3. “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” – Charles Dickens

4. “The way you spend Christmas is far more important than how much.” – Henry David Thoreau

5. “Christmas is not a myth, not a tradition, not a dream. It is a glorious reality.” – Billy Grahm

6. “If there is love in your heart and your mind, you will feel Christmas all the time.” – Faith Hill

7. “Love the giver more than the gift.” – Brigham Young

8. “It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you.” – Mother Teresa

9. The bright lights of Christmas may fade away, but the love and joy we share with our family will always remain.

Text Messages of Gratitude For Your Family This Christmas

1. Dear family, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you all for being such an important part of my life. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas filled with love and joy. Love you all!

2. May your Christmas gifts be wrapped with love and tied with laughter. Thank you for being the best family I could ask for. Merry Christmas!

3. Family is a blessing that I am thankful to have every day, but especially during the holidays. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas surrounded by love and happiness.

4. Christmas is a time to be grateful for the people in our lives who bring us endless love and support. Thank you all for being those people for me. Have a joyous holiday season.

5. I hope your favorite Christmas songs play on repeat and your hearts overflow with love this holiday season. Thank you for being my amazing family. Merry Christmas!

6. Family is not just about blood, it’s about the people who make us feel loved and valued every day. Thank you all for being my family. Wishing you a blessed Christmas.

7. Thank you for your support through the rough parts of this year and for your encouragement during the good times. I am beyond grateful to have you all as my family. Merry Christmas!

8. I may not say it enough, but I am constantly grateful for the love and support of my family. Wishing you all a magical Christmas filled with cherished memories.

Christmas really is a time for gratitude and appreciation, especially towards our loved ones.

As we celebrate this holiday season, let us remember to express our heartfelt thanks to our families who make this time of year even more special.

Whether through thoughtful gifts or sharing the heartfelt words you read today, let us use these thankful Christmas quotes to show just how much our family means to us.

So, take a moment to express your gratitude and spread joy this Christmas with these heartfelt words.

Sending you and your loved ones the best Merry Christmas wishes filled with love and appreciation.