Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 December 1943 — Page 8

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Yes, soldier, it is a Christmas of remembrance. Christmas is the warm comfort of families

of remembering an eager little boy hanging his wh p gathered together. And of old traditions kept expectant stocking by the fireplace. Of sleigh | new, Christmas is laughter and love and security, rides and snowball fights. Of dinner at grand- | 5 il _and the offering of grace, each in his DWI Way. ma’s and children singing the beloved carols. BE : And with the tinseled tree and the stack of pres-

ents under it. And then—the last Christmas at All’ these things shape the glorious spirit of

Christmas, soldier. All these things will be made stronger and brighter for other Christmases to come, through your courage and strength today.

home.

‘How different now, soldier. Now in the flame

and fury of battle. Now with the ceaseless roar . of guns. . . the sleepless nights . . . the desecra- Our hearts at home are quieted by your absence,

tion of life and land. this Christmas, soldier. But we havehungholly, ~~ | at the door. It is our hope of a coming Victory. We have lighted the candles in the windows— you are fighting for. Christmas is faith in all they are beacons for your safe return. And : that is good in the world. It is the sweet inno- there is a star shining on the tree—itisa promise My i cence of childhood. And the cheery greetings | of “peace on earth” again—and “good will | a. | called to friends. i . toward men.” i Hr

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And yet, soldier, deep-down, Christmas is what