Christ is Born in the War-Torn World
The poem proclaims Christ is born despite war’s toll as bells ring and people, from children to the aged, sing amid the battle sky. It expresses faith that the Christmas message brings peace, hope, and eternal witness through suffering and renewal in human hearts.
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Christmas Reunion Hearts and Healing in Florida
Harold Bruce and Laura await a Southbound train while mourning their lost Christmas. Rhoda Marsh, a devoted helper to Bruce family, helped nurse Don and Etta through illness. Dr Albion Merritt, once a family friend, returns with joyous news and reveals he seeks Rhoda as his wife, reuniting the couple with their children after a Florida disaster.
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Etta
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Merritt
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Doctor Merritt
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Mrs. Bruce
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Santa Claus
Is There a Santa Claus
A famous 1897 New York Sun editorial replies to Virginia O’Hanlon’s question about Santa Claus. It asserts Santa exists as surely as love and generosity, and that disbelief would darken the world, depriving childhood of faith and imagination.
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New York
Frank P. Church
Clement Clarke Moore
St. Nicholas
Santa Claus
Papa
Virginia O'Hanlon
West Ninety-first Street
Virginia
Mais
No Santa Claus Belief Debated by Virginia Child
A famed holiday line asserts Santa Claus exists beyond visible proof. The speaker argues faith and imagination reveal unseen wonders. The message emphasizes belief endures across generations and years.
Changed His Mind
Doris recalls plans with George for skating but Marjorie says they were going to skate until he noticed her hat trimmed with his tissue and he suggested a walk instead.
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George
Marjorie
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