"The spirit of Christmas is - and hopefully always will be - about goodwill and generosity to others and peace on earth."

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The mystery of the Holy Night, which historically happened two thousand years ago, must be lived as a spiritual event in the 'today' of the Liturgy," the Pope clarified. "The Word who found a dwelling in Mary's womb comes to knock on the heart of every person with singular intensity this Christmas.

— Pope John Paul II