Are you ready to welcome the magic of December? Are you looking for December quotes that capture the beauty, feelings, and spirit of the first month of winter?
December is here, bringing with it the first chills of winter, the excitement of the holidays, and the opportunity for reflection as we near the end of another year.
December, derived from the Latin word “decem,” meaning ten, was originally the tenth month in the ancient Roman calendar before January and February were added. Now, as the twelfth and final month of the year, December brings a mix of nostalgia, reflection, and hope.
It’s a time when we celebrate the winter solstice, marking the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and embrace the coziness of long winter nights. The holiday spirit, with its gatherings, lights, and warmth, makes December a beloved month for people across the world.
In this collection of quotes about December, you’ll find a mix of beautiful reflections, romantic musings, holiday cheer, and even a bit of humor to brighten the cold days.
From celebrating the start of winter on December 1st to saying goodbye to the year as it comes to a close, these quotes will remind you of why December holds such a special place in our hearts.
So, cozy up by the fire, let these words warm your soul, and embrace all that December has to offer.
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Hello December! 1st of December Quotes
Are you excited to say hello to December? Do you feel the magic that the start of winter brings? The beginning of December marks a fresh chapter—the start of winter and the holiday season. From the crispness of the cold air to the quiet anticipation of longer nights, these Hello December quotes capture the essence of December’s arrival. Let’s embrace the beauty and wonder of this month as we welcome the first day of winter together.
1. “The cold is coming. December’s winter solstice. Start of the season.” — Robert Pettit
2. “There’s something super special about December.” — Charmaine J. Forde
3. “How did it get so late so soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon. December is here before it’s June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?” — Dr. Seuss
4. “It’s freezing. December begins the winter solstice season.” — Robert Petit
“Gardening season officially begins January 1, and ends on December 31.” — Mary Huston
6. “I heard a bird sing in the dark of December. A magical thing. And sweet to remember. We are nearer to Spring than we were in September. I heard a bird sing in the dark of December.” — Oliver Herford
Beautiful December Quotes for Instagram
What makes December so beautiful to you? Is it the quiet of the snow or the magic in the air? December is a month filled with breathtaking sights and serene moments, from frosty mornings to the scent of evergreens. These quotes capture the unique beauty that only December can bring—the stillness, the cold that somehow feels comforting, and the enchanting imagery that fills our minds as winter settles in. Let these words remind you of the natural splendor that makes December so magical.
“The color of springtime is in the flowers; the color of winter is in the imagination.” — Terri Guillemets
8. “When snow falls, nature listens.” — Antoinette van Kleef
9. “December’s wintery breath is already clouding the pond, frosting the pane, obscuring summer’s memory…” — John Geddes
10. “The crisp path through the field in this December snow, in the deep dark, where we trod the buried grass like ghosts on dry toast.” — Dylan Thomas
11. “May and October, the best-smelling months? I’ll make a case for December: evergreen, frost, wood smoke, cinnamon.” — Lisa Kleypas
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12. “A bare tree stands with roots on both ends in December days.” — Kiran Bantawa
13. “When dark December glooms the day, And takes our autumn joys away; When short and scant the sun-beam throws, Upon the weary waste of snows…” — Walter Scott
14. “December’s immaculate coldness feels warm. December feels like blood.” — Zinaida Gippius
15. “Outside the house it was storming, a busy downfall of flakes that the wind blew lightly across acres of old snow left from December.” — Gladys Hasty Carroll
“I wander forth this chill December dawn: John Frost and all his elves are out, I see, As busy as the elfin world can be, Clothing a world asleep with fleecy lawn.” — Robert Buchanan
I Love December Quotes
What do you love most about December? Is it the beauty of a snowy landscape, or the warmth of memories made during this time of year? December has a way of wrapping us in nostalgia and joy, with its crisp air and serene simplicity. These quotes express the affection many of us feel for this month—its moments of kindness, quiet clarity, and fresh starts. Let these words inspire you to fall in love with December all over again.
17. “Kindness is like snow—it beautifies everything it covers.” — Kahlil Gibran
18. “God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December.” — James M. Barrie
19. “December has the clarity, the simplicity, and the silence you need for the best FRESH START of your life.” — Vivian Swift
“Of all the months of the year there is not a month one half so welcome to the young, or so full of happy associations, as the last month of the year.” — Charles Dickens
21. “I blink January’s lashes and gush down December’s cheeks.” — Sanober Khan
22. “You have again made your way in, cold and beautiful. You are December, and I love you.” — Thomas R. Parsons
23. “December is the holdout month, all the others torn away.” — Anne Gisleson
Winter and Snow Quotes for December
Do you find beauty in winter’s icy embrace? Can you appreciate the cold for what it reveals? December marks the arrival of winter in all its frosty glory—a time when snowflakes blanket the ground and the air turns crisp. These quotes capture the essence of winter in December, from the chilling winds to the stunning sight of snow-covered landscapes. Let these words remind you of the beauty that comes from standing out in the cold and embracing the season’s magic.
24. “To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” — Aristotle
25. “Baby, it’s cold outside.” — Frank Loesser
26. “By December an elastic skin of ice reached out hundreds of miles into the sea, rolling with every wave.” — Will Chancellor
27. “In this world only winter is certain.” — George R.R. Martin
28. “The sun that brief December day Rose cheerless over hills of gray, And, darkly circled, gave at noon A sadder light than waning moon.” — John Greenleaf Whittier
“In cold December fragrant chaplets blow, And heavy harvests nod beneath the snow.” — Alexander Pope
30. “In a gloomy night of December, a very happy, happy Brooke, thy bubblings, does not remember the summer form of Apollo; but with a sweet errand, they retain their crystal, never, ever. Not petting about frozen time.” — John Keats
31. “Cold and fifteen wild Decembers in the earth, from those brown hills, have melted in the spring.” — Emily Brontë
32. “When dark December glooms the day, and takes our autumn joys away.” — Walter Scott
33. “Come, come thou bleak December wind, And blow the dry leaves from the tree! Flash, like a Love-thought, thro’me, Death And take a Life that wearies me.” — Samuel Taylor Coleridge
34. “I wander this wintry December: John Frost and all his elves are out, I see, as busy as the elf world might be, Clothing is a world that sleeps with woolly lawns.” — Robert Buchanan
35. “What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” — John Steinbeck
Christmas in December Quotes
Do you feel the magic of Christmas as soon as December arrives? Is there something about the holiday season that makes winter feel warmer? December and Christmas go hand in hand, bringing a sense of wonder, joy, and togetherness that fills the coldest days with warmth. These quotes capture the essence of the holiday season—from cozy firesides and festive treats to the spirit of love and hope that defines Christmas. Let these words remind you of the true meaning of Christmas and the simple joys that make this time of year so special.
“Hot cocoa and cold toes remind me of Christmas.” — Toni Sorenson
37. “I have often thought, it happens very well that Christmas should fall out in the Middle of Winter.” — Joseph Addison
38. “Chill December brings the sleet, Blazing fire, and Christmas treat.” — Sara Coleridge
39. “Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more.” — Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
40. “May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope; The spirit of Christmas which is peace; The heart of Christmas which is love.” — Ada V. Hendricks
41. “Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childhood days, recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the traveler back to his own fireside and quiet home!” — Charles Dickens
42. “Roasting turkeys! Rich mince pies! Cakes of every shape and size!” — Louise Bennett Weaver and Helen Cowles LeCron
43. “Christmas is a time when you get homesick even when you’re home.” — Carol Nelson
44. “Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas… Sweet December song! The melody that saved me on those less than silent nights.” ― George Michael
45. “Take Christ out of Christmas, and December becomes the bleakest and most colorless month of the year.” — A. F. Wells
“At Christmas I no more desire a rose Than wish a snow in May’s new-fangled mirth; But like of each thing that in season grows.” ― William Shakespeare
47. “When I was a kid, my December weekends were spent making cards, decorating trees, hanging wreaths and preparing brandy butters and peppermint cream.” — Pippa Middleton
Inspirational and Motivational December Quotes
Do you find inspiration in the quiet of winter? Are you looking for motivation as the year comes to a close? December may be the coldest month, but it holds the warmth of renewal and the spirit of hope. These quotes remind us that winter is more than just a season of rest—it’s a time for growth, reflection, and the promise of new beginnings. Let these words inspire you to embrace the challenges of winter and see the potential for an invincible summer within yourself.
48. “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.” — Albert Camus
49. “It seems like everything sleeps in winter, but it’s really a time of renewal and reflection.” — Elizabeth Camden
50. “Mankind is a great, an immense family. This is proved by what we feel in our hearts at Christmas.” — Pope John XXIII
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51. “Remember This December, That love weighs more than gold!” — Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon
52. “It is never over, though we are in December.” — Ernest Agyemang Yeboah
53. “There is October in every November and there is November in every December! All seasons melted in each other’s life!” — Mehmet Murat ildan
54. “Spring passes and one remembers one’s innocence. Summer passes and one remembers one’s exuberance. Autumn passes and one remembers one’s reverence. Winter passes and one remembers one’s perseverance.” — Yoko Ono
“Winter is not a season, it’s a celebration.” — Anamika Mishra
Quotes About December Feelings and Reflections
How does December make you feel? Do you find yourself reflecting on the year as it draws to a close? December is a month that brings a mix of emotions—from nostalgia for what has passed to the anticipation of what’s to come. These quotes explore the complex feelings that December often evokes—its cold, its beauty, and its bittersweet reflections on endings and new beginnings. Let these words help you embrace the introspective side of December and all that it means as we close out another year.
56. “This looks like a December day, it looks like we’ve come to the end of the way.” — Willie Nelson
“How like a winter hath my absence been. From thee, the pleasure of the fleeting year. What freezings have I felt, what dark days seen? What old December’s bareness everywhere.” — William Shakespeare
58. “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
59. “It is December, and nobody asked if I was ready.” — Sarah Kay
60. “Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December; And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor.” — Edgar Allan Poe
61. “It was December, I never felt so cold, eel soup came heavy on my stomach, I was afraid I would die, I vomited, I refused them.” — Samuel Beckett
62. “December 25th has become guilt and obligation.” — Phil Donahue
63. “My December is typically one big, sweaty ‘wintry mix’ blur, not a punch-laden, heartwarming mixer.” — Emily Weiss
64. “December. A desperate celebration of an end.” — Chandrama Deshmukh
65. “Ah, uniquely I remember it was in foggy December; and each different dying ember casts its ghost upon the ghost.” — Edgar Allan Poe
“If winter comes, it may be spring … We are closer to spring than the soldier, I have heard a bird sing In the darkness, under the bir, alive, Fember, Apricot, Apricot.” ― Sylvia Plath
67. “No weak, strained tears fall in December, Summer sympathy has been ensured by our amateurs, nor can Winter’s crystal gems be spared, from the perfect circle of the year.” ― Christopher Pierce Crunch
Funny Quotes About December
Is December your favorite time of year, or do you find it a little overwhelming? Either way, it’s always good to find humor in the midst of the chaos. Whether it’s the freezing temperatures, holiday spending, or the hectic nature of the season, there’s plenty to laugh about. These funny quotes about December bring a lighthearted take on the quirks of the month, reminding us not to take things too seriously as we navigate the year’s final chapter.
68. “The cold never bothered me anyway.” — Frozen
69. “Michigan isn’t just cold in December; it’s arctic.” — Daniel Milstein
70. “December is the toughest month of the year. Others are July, January, September, April, November, May, March, June, October, August, and February.” — Mark Twain
71. “People can’t concentrate properly on blowing other people to pieces if their minds are poisoned by thoughts suitable to the twenty-fifth of December.” — Ogden Nash
72. “Christmas begins about the first of December with an office party and ends when you finally realize what you spent, around April fifteenth of the next year.” — P.J. O’Rourke
73. “If you’re a girl and participate in no shave November, prepare for dateless December.” — Unknown
Romantic December and Winter Love Quotes
Do you feel the warmth of love even on the coldest winter days? December, with its frosty air and long nights, also brings a sense of closeness and romance. Whether it’s the cozy evenings by the fire or the beauty of winter landscapes, love seems to bloom even in the cold. These romantic quotes capture the magic of love in December—from timeless devotion to moments of tenderness and warmth. Let these words remind you that love can keep us warm, even during the chilliest of winter days.
74. “Some people are worth melting for.” — Frozen, Olaf
75. “Who is not a love seeker when December comes? Even children pray to Santa Claus.” — Rod McKuen
“Will love be true as December frost, or fickle and fall like the rose in June?” — Clement Scott
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77. “I’ve come to sing you a song called December.” — Ryan Murphy
78. “There was warmth in his large piercing brown eyes. The kind of warmth that tucks a child into bed. The same kind of warmth that dries your wet hair on a rainy December afternoon.” — Malak El Halabi
79. “Congregating power to leave u….. To control this love But I always go back to December!!” ― Moaz Zulfiqar
80. “Will you love me in December as you do in May, Will you love me in the good old fashioned way? When my hair has all turned gray, Will you kiss me then and say, That you love me in December as you do in May?” — James Walker
Goodbye December Quotes
Are you ready to say goodbye to December and welcome a new year? As the last month of the year draws to a close, it naturally invites reflection—on what we’ve gained, what we’ve lost, and what lies ahead. December’s final days are bittersweet, filled with memories, lessons, and hopes for new beginnings. These quotes capture the essence of farewells and fresh starts, reminding us to leave behind what no longer serves us and carry forward the wisdom and warmth of the past year.
81. “December, being the last month of the year, cannot help but make us think of what is to come.” — Fennel Hudson
82. “Let all the failures of your past year be your best guide in the New Year.” — Mehmet Murat ildan
83. “As we look to the new year, hold on to what is good. Let go of what is bad. It really is that simple.” — Mandy Hale
“What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year.” — Vern McLellan
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85. “Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.” — Hal Borland
86. “Farewell, old year; we walk no more together; I catch the sweetness of thy latest sigh… Here in the dim light of a grey December we part in smiles.” — Sarah Doudney
87. “In the winter she curls up around a good book and dreams away the cold.” — Ben Aaronovitch
88. “If we make it through December, everything’s gonna be alright I know; it’s the coldest time of winter and I shiver when I see the falling snow.” — Merle Haggard
Inspirational Black & White Wall Art Quotes
Enjoying these Hello December quotes? Here are 10 beautiful printable black and white art quotes that are perfect for your office, bedroom, or wherever you need the reminder to live an inspired life. Each design features a brushed ink letter detailing.
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As December comes to an end, it’s time to reflect on the beauty and challenges this month brings.
From the first winter chills to the warmth of holiday gatherings, December holds a unique magic.
We hope these December quotes have helped you appreciate everything this month has to offer—its beauty, its nostalgia, its humor, and its reflections.
Whether you’re welcoming December or saying goodbye, may these words inspire you to embrace the season, cherish the memories, and look forward to the bright possibilities ahead.
Here’s to a wonderful winter and an even better new year!
What are your favorite inspirational Hello December quotes?
Last Updated on November 2, 2024