Sweet memories are made when the right thing is said.

Take a look at these Christmas prayers and blessings that will make your holiday special.

The Christmas season is, at its core, a celebration of life.

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Do as Mama would do: Celebrate the occasion with a mindful Christmas prayer.

May our Christmas dinner be filled with kindness.

And may the memories of today warm our hearts for years to come.

Text on a white background with blue snowflake border: “God grant you the light of Christmas, which is faith; the warmth of Christmas, which is purity; the righteousness of Christmas, which is justice; the belief in Christmas, which is truth; the all of Christmas, which is Christ. WILDA ENGLISH."

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Beth McLendon

Dear Lord, don’t let us miss You this Christmas season.

Help us to simplify our activities and traditions so we can focus our celebration on Your birth.

Thank You for the simple but life-changing message of Your love for us.

“Holly leaves and berries frame text: ““As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we pray for the strength and courage to share the love that we feel today, tomorrow and each day, with those who need it most, helping to build Your kingdom here on earth. Amen.”” Author Unknown."

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In Jesus' Name, Amen.

We ask your blessing upon this food, and upon our friends and family.

We pray in Jesus name, Amen.

A text on a snowy background reads: “May you be filled with the wonder of Mary, the obedience of Joseph, the joy of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the determination of the magi, and the peace of the Christ child. Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit bless you now and forever. AUTHOR UNKNOWN."

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He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.

We pray for the forgiveness of sinners and abundant life in Christ.

Holy Spirit, fill our hearts with your love and power.

Holly leaves and berries border a prayer: “Heavenly Father, we thank You for this day…as we await the celebration of the birth of Your Son, Jesus. Amen.” Author unknown.

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In the name of Jesus Christ we pray.

Lia Icaza Willetts

Let the just rejoice, for their justifier is born.

Let the sick and infirm rejoice, for their savior is born.

Text on a light blue snowflake background. Quote by Pope Francis: “On this day of joy, we are all called to contemplate the Child Jesus…Merry Christmas to all!"

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Let the captives rejoice, for their Redeemer is born.

Let slaves rejoice, for their Master is born.

Let free men rejoice, for their Liberator is born.

We give thanks for this food which is bountiful and delicious.

We give thanks for this joyful holiday when we can celebrate our Savior and his love for us.

“Moonless Darkness Stands Between,” Gerard Manley Hopkins, S.J.

This Christmas, make it real in our hearts.

Never have we needed Your joy and peace more than now.

Thank You for the gift of Jesus, our Immanuel, the Word made flesh.

We know one day every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that You are Lord.

And we also know that peace on earth can only come when hearts find peace with You.

You are still our Joy.

You are still our Peace.

You are no longer a babe in the manger.

You are Lord of lords and King of kings.

May we also remember our brothers and sisters less fortunate than ourselves in this season of giving.

Amen.Karen L. Oberst

Lord, I thank You for coming to earth so You could redeem me.

You love me so much, and I am so grateful for that love.

Without You, I would still be lost and in sin.

I will be eternally thankful to You for everything You did to save me!

Reveal to them also your beauty, holiness, and purity.

Awaken in their hearts love and gratitude for your infinite goodness.

Join them all together in your love.

And give us your heavenly peace.

By his grace, let us with our voices and our actions give witness to solidarity and peace.

Merry Christmas to all!Pope Francis

The things of God can wait, we think and we say.

And yet he is the most important thing, ultimately the one truly important thing.