The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-01-04
HOME CIRCLE COLUMN


The Holidays.
The holidays--they should be holy
foays-holy with earnest gratitude, with
family reunions and with The unrs
strained Joy OF the little ones. Christ
mas FIRST and last and always in the
fullest sense for the children.
Christnasl II there be a child In this
family, how Is Il possible 10 have otr-
er than a merry chrlstmns7 They be-
gin weeks before hand, gloating over
dear old Santa Claus, writing letters
10 him, planning little gifts and sur
prlaes, their eyes shining with secrets
that slip out OF the rosy lips all un
aware
Blue eyes IL wild about Christmas
already. God bless herl She has enthu-
aiaam enough 70 rejuvenate and 70
giorify whole regiment OF skepticaL
commonplace. weary men and women.
Santa Claus Is as real person TO her
M Is her own mother. She reverences
him. she adores him. her eyes shine
when she mentions his name. And
Santa Claus III : worthy object Of
Hdoration He 10 the spirit OF thought
full giving, Of the joyous planning %
happintas for others. and more than
all, no IA 10 the children Of today the
messenger and reminder OF the child
who was born IN a manger so long
ago the Christ child. who glorified
childhood, opening the eyes OF the
world 10 It's Importance and teaching
men and women 10 DO tenderer and
wiser IN their relations with the little
ones. rtverencing tho divinity that Ia
brenthed into them with the breath OF
lIfs
Blue Eyes always has a glorious
Christmas. Would that every child
were storing VI, such beautiful mem
cries 20 brighten the years that are 70
come. IN there any greater incentive
TO pure and useful manhood and wo-
manhood than the memories 81 a hap
by chlidhcod2 And even though there
were no use In Il. children have an In
alienabie right &c happiness. II takes
20 little 70 make them happy, that q
sad child is the most pathetic thing m
, nature. You are their sunshine, father
and mother. Smile and see the light OF
laughter in their eyes. Frown ard the
light d.es
lot al our little kindnesses be from
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the world TO see. Let as not wear two
faceh-thc one In company. the other
behind the scenes. But let us be kind
loving and true at home. when the
world ~ not looking on. Tho home In
which lo,e tcigns supreme liz a heaven
on earth "The bosom which does not
foel love IL GOLD the mind wi ich does
not conceive It - dull. the philosophy
which docs not accept II IL false" And
the only true religion has pure and
reciprocal love for IT. hasia; BE kind
: and afcctiohate 10 mother. Let Il be
thu YTentelt pleasure 10 perform the
little loving klndnesaes that add ca
much 70 tho brightness Of n home
Meet father with kiss OF love BE =
ray OF sunshine In your own homo.
Home 10 many women means moth
Ina more than laundry whore they
take their clothes 20 he washed and
ironed. 10 tho man a place to eat and
sleep, their evenings being largely
spent at clubs or billiard halls. The old
fashioned home keepers have becom7
almost lost quantity. Societies OF va
rlcnn kinds occupy much OF their time
The children are sent TO school at the
aee of six and the mothers are nj III
erty 10 fllrt about until they retdrn al
noon whonithe lunch OF food. prepared
outside the homo. Is placed before the
Amlly. and the duties until high twelve
are discharged, The afternoons and ev-
sninrs are given 20 society work. OF
course this does not apply 10 all homes
hut there Is a general tendency 10 ne
glect the claims OF the family for out
s.de pleasure. We have met some wo-
mon. who. when asked II they leet
he.stt biushingly reply, we do light
housekeeping. because we dislike board
sing.
Our happiness In this world depends
upon the affections we are able to in
spirc. We need TIE regard and love OF
fellow beings tho sunshine OF con-
ae.ini corr partnership and the warm
hand-clasp OF fellowship. These arr
,,nu,.ht BY all Some make fris nds cas-
~ and quickly while others can count
their numbers on tho fingers OF one
hand. True and lasting friendship wal
2 follow ilirdly deeds. The man made thc
beneficiary Of some kind act viii low
the benefactor. Hence deeds that seem
fo-entail sacrifice are often tho source
OF much genuine happiness. Money
sr%nt IN ain effort 10 benefit indivi-
dtlnis less fortunate than ourselves Il
well sp6nt and In almest every case
WIN Weld interest that can not be com
inflated BY the. use OF figures. The fruit
OF such deeds kind words, mothers
blessings. fathd)f' appreciatic and