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Show I Cfjrfetmasf, 1943 j By Lou Dods . j Second Prize Essay j When we celebrate Christmas this year, let us' remember that it is also Christmas in other parts of the world. If we get near the point of wasteful extravagance, ex-travagance, let us think of the peoples of the earth that depend on the United States for foodstuff food-stuff that is life itself to them. If at any time this Christmas we use our cars wantonly, let us remember that all over the world our fighting men are staking their lives on the same materials we could waste in unnecessary pleasures. If we go out for a "good time" this Christmas, let us try to think of that boy who is standing in water up to his knees, in a jungle foxhole, praying pray-ing to God for the safety of his life, on Christmas. Try to think of the other American lads, our friends, brothers, cousins, and sweethearts, that will not be home for Christmas this year; try to think of the boys who will never return for Christmas. Should we make a single soldier, sailor or marine endure these things an instant longer if we have the power to prevent it? None of us would do it knowingly, knowing-ly, but it is so easy to slip just a little. But when you make that little slip, multiply it by one hundred and thirty million, and then think of the result. Christmas is not a period for somber gloom. It is set aside as a period of recognition to our Lord. We can all have a good time this Christmas, but let us also firmly resolve that Christ's motto of "Peace on earth, good will toward men" will rule the world again at Christmas as soon , as possible. Let's have the boys home for next Christmas. |
