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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1969
Page
9
The Daily Review from Hayward California notes editorial page materials reflect opinions of the editor and not necessarily official positions of The Review. Includes statements about columns letters and editorials published December 24, 1909 with staff roles listed like managing editor city editor and associate editor.
The piece laments a waning Christmas spirit amid materialism and secularism. It argues true spirit lies in love forgiveness charity and the Christian faith, urging readers to live by these values as society faces rapid change and moral tests. It emphasizes compassion toward others and the ongoing need for Christian spirit in modern life.
The famous Virginia O'Hanlon letter to the New York Sun sparked the enduring editorial Is There a Santa Claus by Francis P. Church. The piece defends belief in Santa as a source of faith, imagination, and joy, arguing that some truths lie beyond direct sight and reason.
The passage recounts Caesar Augustus's taxing decree, Joseph and Mary traveling to Bethlehem, Jesus born and laid in a manger, angels proclaiming good news, shepherds visiting the manger, and all who heard it marveling while Mary reflects on these events. The narrative closes with the shepherds praising God for what they witnessed.
The excerpt recounts the 1823 poem A Visit from St. Nicholas credited to Clement Clarke Moore and notes its influence on Santa Claus imagery. It describes the poem’s contribution to popularizing reindeer and a jolly, bearded St Nick arriving by chimney with toys.
A vivid Dickensian scene centers on the Cratchit family enjoying a modest Christmas dinner. Mrs Cratchit and Belinda lay the cloth while Peter, Tim, and the other children dash about for the goose. Bob Cratchit serves a hearty pudding and a simple jug of spirits, as Tiny Tim and family share a toast, Bless us every one.
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