Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 73, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 December 1920 — The Heart of Christmas [ARTICLE]

The Heart of Christmas

“I fear we are going to have a very •poor Christinas nt our house." said Jane to Florence ns they were walkins home from school. “You know father’s been out of work on account of the strike, and mother's lons Illness will make It niiXt to Impossible to buy gifts for the children. And we may not even have a Christmas tree!" Ami nt the thought of a •Christinas .without a tree, ter voice which had been tremulous, broke into a half stifled sob. Florence looked very thoughtful, then said In comforting tones. “But your father’s at work again Isn’t he?” “Yes.” “Aud your mother’s health Is much better.” “Yes, we expect her downstairs for Christmas day.” “Welli then I think, Jane, that yop should have great cause for rejoicing at your house —Christmas tree, or no Christmas tree.” “I had not thought of that Florence, but you are right.” ’“Sometimes, I think we lose the real spirit of Christmas,” continued Jane, “by thinking that Christmas comes from what we get or give instead of realizing that it is right la our hearts.” By this time the friends hud come to the parting of the way, and with a

friendly nod und “Goodbye,” went to their homes to vision anew the possibilities of Christmas.