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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-12-23, Page 33ik :,e.vi rJ.., . _...: - •,7 ._...«�-..n..r ^I.. _.:;,'W!-.dM'T .I cenr, ^�i.:i.�:'x7Fsi� Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus BY FRANCIS P. CHURCH We take pleasure in answering at once and thus prominently the communi- cation below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friend of The Sun: Dear Editor: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, "If you see It 1!1 The Sun it's so." Please tell me the truth, id there a Santa Claus Virginia O'Hanion, 115 West 95th Street Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except what they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men's or children's, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere in- sect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world around him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole truth and knowledge. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist; and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no en- joyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the ehimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nojxxly sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is. no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see. fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that's no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside; but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now Virginia, nay ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood. This editorial first appeared in THE SUN, September 21, 1897. You could disappear What I Hope the World Tobe Like I hope the world would be like living on the moon. It would be fun flying through . space. I would have a Jet rocket of air. floated along the ground by a pocket of air. There could be no accidents because you could dissappear whenever you wanted to. Everybody would be happy because there would be no wars. In a different world, you would be happy all the time and never have to be sad. It would be fun and you would never have to worry. That is what I hope the world to be like. By: Jurjen Guichelaar Lucknow & District Christian School What I lika about Christmas ...I like Cristmas because the family gets together and everyone gets presents. I also like the mood my mom and dad are in. The food is always good! On Cristmas we get to stay up late. What I like best about Cristmas is I get most of the things I waited for along time. Cristmas is fun! ! by: Heather Brookside Public School Grade 4 *o l iso .4 • Lucknow Sentinel/Wed., December 23, 1987 Page 17A /- 'Tis the season to be festive and bright, as you share in the holiday joys with good friends and loved ones. We'd very much like to take • this time to tell you how much we appreciate you business... your friendship. HELM WELDING Ltd. Management & Staff 529-7627 Here's hoping your Christmas is styled with sheer joy. To all my many customers, it's been my sincere pleasure to serve you. Mary Lou's Beauty Lounge 529-7566 »r&mas c51femories As we experience the warmt6 and wonder of this festive season, may all.1l at is Christmas embrace you and yours. .;� a �',� � ,,I IIII1111111111111i i A Special Christmas Wish From All Of Us At... Jerome Feed and Seed LUCKNOW "Your New Life Dealer". 528-2447 To every living thing, our warmest wishes for joy and peace, along with our grateful appreciation for your very valued business.