The following exert is from Christ-Filled Holidays. I found it resourceful and wanted to share. For further details visit https://christcenteredholidays.com/christmas/
"As I was gathering these Christmas Bible verses together, I realized that so many of them were about joy. I believe that’s because, at its core, the birth of Christ is a beautiful, joy-filled story of how God came down to redeem His promises and restore His people. Enjoy these Christmas Bible verses on joy!"
Luke 1:35-37 (Elizabeth pregnant too; nothing is impossible with God)
Luke 1:43-45 (Elizabeth’s baby jumped for joy; Mary blessed because she believed the Lord)
Luke 1:46-49 (The Magnificat: Mary’s soul rejoices because God noticed her; Mary to be called blessed)
Luke 1:68-75 (God has sent us a mighty savior from his royal line)
Luke 2:13-14 Glory to God in highest heaven, peace on earth to whom God is pleased)
Luke 2:29-32 (Simeon says, “Your servant can die in peace because I have seen Your salvation”)