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-i December 16, 1949 thedexhipep Sing For Joy! —Harriet Leonard If a person really wants to get the Christmas spirit, he should sing Christmas carols. It matters not who composes the choir—family or friends, young or old just so they have their liearts in it and sing with all their might. They don’t even have to know all the words, just so they sing. And they don’t even have to sing on-key, just so they do their best. On an icy winter night with a crack ling fire in the fireplace and the pun gent fragrance of evergreens in the room, it gives one a wonderful feel ing to join in with a group of happy people and sing the beloved old songs that are a Christmas tradition. The children love to sing in sweet, young voices “Silent Night” and “Away in a Manger.” The men enjoy booming out a deep bass whenever the oppor tunity presents itself. The women usu ally content themselves with carrying the tune, although a few daring souls venture to sing alto. Page 3 P O E T ’ S , c O R N e' Santa’s Gonaplaint ■^Harriet Leonard Each boy and girl that comes' to me I gladly take' upon my knee And ask them what they would like me to leave In their socks by the chimney on Christmas Eve. Hello, little girl, and what for you? You look so sweet with eyes of blue ” “I don’t care what you bring me, just anything handy. But I do want some nuts and some fruits and some candy.” But despite the time, place, or com pany, carols give a thrill to Christmas that nothing else can. They bring vivid pictures of the awed shepherds, the heavenly host singing the celes- tinl *^6ssage for all men, sweet Mary, vigilant Joseph, and the Baby Jesus. Carols of all nations and all people combine into one glorious song—hope and faith in true “peace on earth, good will to men.” St. Nick —Jane Nelson We are approaching a season of the year when there is a question in the minds of most people, especially in young children, as to whether or not there is a Santa Claus. In several for eign lands we find Santa Claus re ferred to under different names. We first find Santa Claus known as Saint Nicholas in Rome, Italy, in the year 300 A. D. He was the youngest bishop of the Catholic Church in Rome. The story which began the giving of gifts at Christmas is that three nights in a row Saint Nicholas tossed bags of gold into the windows of three girls’ houses. Each of these girls wanted to get married, but they did not have enough money. After find- “Little boy, what do you want this year That I can bring with my eight rein deer?” A tiuck, and a drum, and a horn that toqts. And, oh yes, some candy and nuts and fruits.” “Your name’s Mary, did you say? And what do you want for Christmas Day?” A doll and some doll clothes would be just dandy. And so would some nuts and some fruits and some candy.” I questioned a tough little red-headed boy. What can I bring you for Christmas joy?” Boxing gloves, slingshot, and marbles for me. And some nuts and some fruits and some candy, too, see?” Don’t they eat doughnuts and pies any more? Are we raising more weaklings than ever before? Please, someone be daring and get out of the ruts Of candy and fruits—or I’ll surely go nuts! The Birth of Christ —Nancy Bumgarner To an inn one holy night Guided by the Holy Light, Went Jos'eph and Mary Before the birth of the Holy Child Who blessed the world that fateful night. The innkeeper turned them gently away; ^ have no room for you to stay.” ™en said he, “You might be able To find thee room in my old stable.” So Christ was born that very night. The shepherds in the fields afar Saw the brightly shining star. A blinding light there then appeared. An angel from Heaven, whom they feared Brought tidings of a new-born Babe. To Bethlehem across the way The star led them not astray. To the stable then they went. To find the Savior God had sent To bring “peace on the earth, good will to men." Christmas Time —Nancy Hathcock Christmas time is almost here. With Santa and his eight reindeer. With toys and dolls and candy, too. For all the little ones like you. ■niere is a doll for little sister. And tanks and guns for the little mister. There is a present for each and all Big or little, short or tall. But Christmas isn’t complete without snow. With snowmen to build and snowballs to throw. And let us not forget the trees of pine Decorated with tinsel at Christmas time. Christmas Trees —Jim Redwine “Jest Bring Sumffin’ to Me” —Carroll Leonard Dear good ole “Santie,” I’ve been good little boy for one whole year jiuo uave eiiuugn money. Alter lind-1 jt-m, ing the gold on the floor under the I when mean old Tom wants to vjinrinw tvif* iviroo I nick a fiaht. I says, “Now you window, the three girls were very thrilled because they knew that their pick a fight, listen here. Liinueu oecause tirey Knew mat their | ncic. problem was solved. Now they could I you wants to, but rrpt. mnrripH* I ' Chri.st,ma.s i.; mmincr get married! In France people call Santa Claus Christmas is coming along. An’ Ma says Ole Santie is watching to see if I does somphen wrong! T, • i. ™ v-iauc occ n i uoco oumpiren wrong! P ather Christma.s. The children place I ain’t kicked the cat but once, while their shoes on the hearth before they I I was out to play, go to bed. While they are asleep, But “Santie,” I wouldn’t have kicked Father Christmas fills these shoes with him then if’n he hadn’t a got irv gifts of every description. my way. He is called Kris Kringte in Ger-T whippings for s r"'' r ““ HMH tept screaSiinB Uke'mzy vy oi gins. ^ and jerked a knot in my hide. When the Dutch came to the New ol ^ ^ World and settled, they brought the so anvthinc win m -r -n • idea of Saint Nicholas with them to C bring sumffin to me. I hate to search for Christmas trees— Im just too dern lazy! There’s something about Christmas trees— Just drives me crazy! Perhaps they’re too big, perhaps too little. There’s one—no, it sags in the middle' Here’s one (I think) that beats them all. Yep, the tree’s all right, but our door’s too small. But this year it’s different; it sure will be pleasant, ’Cause Santa’s bringing me the ideal pres'ent. No, don’t laugh at ol’ Santa, nor treat him with scorn. He’s bringing me a Christmas tree- come Christmas morn! Christmas Excitement —RoxAnne Disher— ’Tis the night before Christmas And all through the streets. The stores are all open Filled with presents and treats. The children are happy. Their hearts filled with glee; Tlieir eyes are wide open For Santa they’ll see. The people are rushing Ta complete all their things The buying of gifts From toasters to rings. But deep in their hearts They are fully aware. That God sent His Son To free us from care. idea of Saint Nicholas with them to carry out a custom which they had carried on for years in Holland. The people in America found it hard to pronounce Saint Nicholas as the Dutch did. They pronounced Saint Nicholas, so fast that they changed the name I in to Santa Claus. ' The King Of All —Jack Evans manger far away. On that first bright Christmas day The custom of Santa Claus is tra-1 ^ ditional in America as well as in Emr- Ihfant Child—but King of all. 1 ■PiaTT» 1-K— - ® i3orii in & lowly, humble pldC6 Born with the gift of God’s high grace. — JLIIti* land, with quite a few legends about him. The main objective is to bring glad tidings to everyone and also to help the unfortunate neighbor. Who could possibly bring about a merri'er Christmas than the jolly, fat, bearded St. Nick? Born to teach both, weak and wise Born to show us Paradise; ’ Born into a world of sin’. Born to warm the hearts of men. Born in a lowly oxen’s stall, But, truly, born the King of all! A Child’s Christmas Morn —Jimmy Temple The children were sleepy, the covers were turned down; Lawrence and Roy in their pajamas, and Florence in her gown; They knelt by their bedside and all said their prayers. Climbed into the bed and lost all of their cares. Early Christmas morning the children arose. Slipped on their shoes and put on their clothes; Tiptoeing quietly they descended the stairs. And rushed to the tree to sec what was theirs. They picked up the boxes and shook them with joy, Opened them up and found a football for Roy; A doll, and a bed and a tea set for Florence, A ball, and a bat, and a wagon for Lawrence. Off to the kitchen they rushed all alone. The cake and the milk for Santa was all gone; And on a small note he left them that day. They read to see what he had to say: 'God bless you, children, for what vou have done. May each Christmas hereafter bring you more fun; Be helpful and friendly in the months m view. Make the world happy, and I’ll not forget you. I’ll see you come next year. Santa.” Christmas Without You —L.H.S., >49 Becaus'e this is Christmas and every thing is wonderfully aglow, I try my best to be happy, but darling I miss you so. Nothing seems to go right since you have gone away. And even the carolers on the street can t help to make me gay ;^e joy of Christmas begins to fade When I remember the million plans We made. Of how together we would spend this night. Remember how you joked about the n j P^sent you had for me. And how you said we’d go together to get our Christmas tree, ou didn’t mean to hurt me, when you were so untrue; But this is Christmas, and I must live this Christmas, my dear, with out you. The Nig-ht After Christmas —Blanch Cox ’Twas the night after Christmas And all through the house. Not a creature was stirring. Not even a mouse. The children were nestled all Snug in their beds, Christmas Day Danced in their heads. Mother and Daddy were snuggled in too, ’ Thinking, “o, dear, but we are tired too. toys, all piled in a corner so tight they wanted to have fun that The drum was beating, “Boom, boom boom, boom.” The soldiers were prancing by the light of the moon. The dollies were dancing in ones and twos. But suddenly realized they had worn out their shoes. Thus ended the night after Christmas day. And soon another year was on its way!
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