Show TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS all is said in the words pence peace on earth and good will toward men peace on earth and good will toward men in the festival which all christen dom has prepared the varieties of celebration eb ration are infinite gifts good wishes feasts and renie remembrances mfrances mb rances take tile the form given by customs and traditions of the various nations but over the whole vast scope of the couii commemoration me ine of the birth of the christian era the rule holds good that the true christmas lies in the realization of the song of the angelic host heard by the shepherds and extended in the teachings of the founder born that night sometimes we are oppressed with the apparent failure of the christian world to live up to that vital doctrine it ft is beyond doubt that nations like individuals have not yet fully grasped tile the mighty solution of the doctrine of peace good will and love for all humanity as for yourself yet the great truth still extends its influence for the betterment of humanity viewing the progress of mankind from the dark ages to its present state it can be reen been above all political beliefs and sectarian creeds that the elevation and redemption of humanity is to be attained through the realization of peace rud and good will to all nations and races of df succor for the distressed and needy uld of amity by all to all that christ mas when this sentiment shall shail govern courts and senates and shall inspire all individual and collective action will be tile the final and millennial triumph of the cause whose inauguration Is celebrated this day what higher and deeper wish can there be when its full meaning is glaspe grasped d than christmas days greeting A merry christmas to all |