Newark post., 1912-12-25
MERRY CHRISTMAS

If Bethlehem be the place of the the child called
the spirit of Christmas be traced this of its ruest
rxpreSso History has pushed Bethlehem into the back
ground 1000 years and though to-day it has almost lost its
world Whether realize the Divine recognize the IDEAL
from here all that makes man and life worth the
living Whatever creed or belief, are III one accord
in acknowledging that Love i'll its highest form given
birth in the Manager in yon far Eastern Town
This of good cheer when all of us are at our very
best is the result of the teaching of this child of humble
birth And then, the three wise men representing the
highest of their respective nations, to-day the Hindu the
Egyptian and the Greek with their resultant following bow
with uncovered head to this representative of the Ideal.
And too, life Of detailed complexities, at tins
catch little of the sentiment and proclaim by word
and deed with feeling, Peace Earth Good Will
toward Men, Generous toward opinions and life, we
approach nearer our better selves and possibilities
Than at any other time of the year, world and life
is better,-ruer-o Christmas Day.
CHRISTMAS, What world of meaning weave i'll that
Ideas and conceptions differ with men and nations
but all join heartily i'll this kindly rotouS OF good
cheer 1t the universal holiday of all the year-a days
holy Christmas is the holiday of holy days 1t is the
one av unconned by national signficance BE il amid the
cold wntry the north under the subtle influence
of southern cline it is the day when all of whatsoever
creed station in life whatsoever national ity Join in glad
accord and nurture faith III the Someay realization OF
the brotherhood of Man.
In the banquet hall in the slums; in the ulstmg
jingle of the city before the country fire. IN the forest
wids the midnight observation-disclosures man Is
is feeling of good cheer 1t is the spirit of home of love-
of fellowship. Even those away from the old hearthsone
where Christmas best ableS feel the glow ana remember the
little at home.
Ah the little oncs-there the key. It's the children
that make Christmas For without children. Love
would de-and Christmas is Loves banquet season
and holiday.
Their smile and thoughts for their happiness the lure
that makes the gayey of the holiday crowds Its the cee
braon for both rich ond poor with perhaps If such could
be- advantage the poor For deadens the cheer
of Christmas Expensive gifts take i'll the place of
Merry Christmas to You.
The Hero of these Christmas times is the Wonderful
santa Claus There few pedants and crude realss
who dare challenge his existence. But myths often
truth than facts and 1t lconcaSt indeed who
rohs Christmas of this old who brings forth his
better nature at this Only those who know not
Love and children fail recognize him And he II is,
who inspires what is in lis. truly worth while.
What is Christmas and why! If You have your heart
the spirit that pervaes the season. then YOU honor the day
And if you smile Christmas Gift then You have within
YOU spirit of Bethlehem and the teaching of the worlds
greatest Master has reached you Only pity for those
materaSm that they feel If weak to smile at the
Good Cheer Christmas tide Whether You worship in
the pew romp the ireSde You celebrate IN season
And when the day has closed in, gather the little
around and tell them the of the Wise Menthen
forget for it's Christmas, YOU know.-and wish
do YOU
4 MERRY CHRISTMAS
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Merry Christmas 10 goa II feet It, too. goHW accept
If NOT Merry Christmas Just tie same.
To the men, the girls ard boys in Shop to our
rtGGerS bind and harsh. all Good W>hsS-Ed.