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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1981
Page
4
Reflects on the 1981 Christmas season in the United States, noting fewer Santa figures and more religious imagery. The piece links secular cynicism, economic hardship, and political tension to the holiday's meaning, emphasizing friendship, faith, and shared humanity as central to the season.
A Pacific News Service dispatch reflects on Polish hope amid Solidarity’s rise. The author recalls a Warsaw wedding and a Gdansk Solidarity HQ visit, noting youths singing for freedom and a sister's belief that real communism could coexist with liberty. He ponders whether Polish faith and solidarity can endure 1982 expectations and the country’s grim climate.
Editor reflects on Christmas meaning, imagining a world ruled by a king on his birthday. He contrasts frantic consumerism with heartfelt generosity, recalls biblical references, and urges focus on love, family, friendship, and hope amid holiday excess.
Reader thanks The Southern Illinoisan for reporting a TV borrowing incident at the YMCA. The article prompted Dr Willey Morris to donate a color TV for children. Warm holiday wishes are extended in Jesus name.
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