More lasting than the wealth of Caesar

"The stars in the heavens looked down where he lay."  The onlooking universe was apparently created by him under the Father's direction, involving "worlds without number".  Thus the meek Christ child was cradled not only in a manger but was also cradled in the midst of the majesty of his own creations!  

Neal A. Maxwell

So who needs Christmas?  We do!  All of us! Because Christmas can bring us closer to the Savior, and he is the only source of lasting joy. . . .We need Christmas because it helps us to be better people, not only in December but in January, June, and November.   Hugh W. Pinnock

"With the birth of the babe in Bethlehem, there emerged a great endowment—a power stronger than weapons, a wealth more lasting than the coins of Caesar. This child was to become the King of kings and Lord of lords, the promised Messiah—Jesus Christ, the Son of God."  Thomas S. Monson

"The only real blind person at Christmas-time is he who has no Christmas in his heart."  Helen Keller

There is a magic in Christmas.  Hearts are opened to a new measure of kindness. Love speaks with increased power.  Tensions are eased. . . .Of all things of heaven and earth of which we bear testimony, none is so important as our witness that Jesus, the Christmas child, condescended to come to earth from the realms of His Eternal Father, here to work among men as healer and teacher, our Great Exemplar.  And further, and most important, He suffered on Calvary's cross as an atoning sacrifice for all mankind.  At this time of Christmas, this season when gifts are given, let us not forget that God gave His Son, and His Son gave His life, that each of us might have the gift of eternal life.
Gordon B. Hinckley