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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1963
Page
18
Theo F. Sager pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church Stonewall offers reflections on the meaning of Christmas, tracing its spiritual purpose, the message of peace, and the call to compassion. The essay emphasizes hope, faith, and sharing amid winter celebrations.
A meditation on Christmas meaning beyond decorations. The piece links joy and compassion to Christ, describing gifts, family gatherings, and carols as reflections of God’s love shown through Jesus, the Savior promised since the Fall of man.
A Christmas tale recounts a girl trailing shepherds to Bethlehem where an angel scatters white roses at her feet. She offers them to Jesus and their petals turn pink when blessed. The belief links mince pies to future happiness and emphasizes the gift of Christ as God’s love and salvation.
The text reflects on Isaiah code names for Jesus as Wonderful, Counselor, mighty God, and Prince of Peace. It praises Christ’s divine nature and mediatorial work while noting rejection by many. It urges daily worship and devotion to Christ for true peace and satisfaction.
The article explains the ecclesiastical Christmas season lasts from Advent four weeks before Christmas to Epiphany January 6, with additional days like St. Nicholas Day December 6 and Candlemas February 2. It notes Plow Monday follows Epiphany and the season can extend nearly two months depending on observance.
A discussion of Christmas music and carols compares carols with hymns and ballads. It notes carols tell a religious story in a festive way and suggests songs like God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen invite dancing. The piece highlights gift giving family gathering feasts and Christ’s birth as Christmas meaning.
Frankincense and myrrh were highly valued by Egyptians and Jews, with ornate containers made to store them. Myrrh served in oils and medicines while frankincense was used for healing and religious rites. The text notes their East Africa and Arabia origins and long trade routes to Palestine.
A compact reflection on finding meaning within one's own life and cautions against projecting troubles onto others. The quotes from Ralph E. Lyne and Rudyard Kipling highlight internal growth and the harm of borrowing trouble.
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