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Christmas quotes from around the world
We’ve gathered together ten of our favourite Christmas quotes from children around the world. Their smiles and heartwarming quotes about Christmas will make you feel festive already!
“We are going on a party and we have gifts, sweets, toys and Jesus!” – Isaac, Peru
“If I was a wise man visiting Jesus, I would give him a bag so he had something to put all his other gifts in.” – Juan, Indonesia
“I liked the gifts at this party and they painted my face too. They gave me the face of a dog. I like dogs.” – Gabriel, Ecuador
Heartwarming Christmas quotes
“When I found my shoes and my dress [in my gift], I felt like God heard my prayers.” – Alexandra, Peru
All 10 of these precious children were given the opportunity to celebrate Christmas thanks to generous donations to Compassion’s Christmas Appeal. You can help ensure children born into poverty receive a hand-chosen Christmas gift this year by supporting our appeal.
“Last Christmas, I was given clothes. The shirt is the one I’m wearing now. It’s the only shirt I own. At home we celebrate Christmas by gathering together and sharing stories. The old people in my family give advice.” – Noventon, Indonesia
Happy Christmas quotes to make you giggle
“What I most like about Christmas at the project is the quality time I spend with my homies during the Christmas celebration.” – Christel, Haiti
“My favourite Christmas gift ever was a toy car. Baby Jesus gave it to me.” – Yoan, Colombia
Charming Christmas quotes
“I enjoyed Christmas, I received toys and games. I had fun with my project mates. I was so happy and I wish I would have [more] nice days like this.” – Augustin, Togo
“I like Christmas because it’s a happy time and Jesus was born.” – Evelin, Peru
“We can truly be happy at Christmas, no matter what may be happening in our daily lives, we know that we are God’s children and today our homes are small and cold, but some day Heaven will be our home.” – Antonia, El Salvador
This Christmas, we want to bless children born into extreme poverty with a gift, a delicious meal and time with their friends and family at a Christmas party. We invite you to give a Christmas gift that really counts by donating to our Christmas Appeal.
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