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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1964
Page
4
A Christmas meditation urges opening the inner door of willingness to forgive help others and follow the Golden Rule. It links generosity with enduring blessing and notes the season of Good Will toward men as a reminder to let inner kindness enter our lives.
A Florida poem contrasts snowless Bethlehem with a tropical Christmas. The speaker notes hibiscus, bougainvillea, poinsettias, palms, and rustling leaves shaping the holy night while proclaiming the spirit of Christmas is felt in sunlit lands.
A reminiscence of boyhood Christmas customs with a stocking filled with nuts fruit and candy. The writer recalls toys, family meals, gifts, and the evolving belief in Santa Claus and the cherished joy of Christmas past.
A poetic reflection asks if today holds angelic joy and shepherds humility. It wonders whether we bring gifts like the Wise Men for the Christ who frees us.
The essay urges spiritual discernment between truth and error using mushroom poison as a metaphor. It cautions Christians to test beliefs against the Bible, warning that sincere looking ideas can be deadly, and emphasizes feeding on scripture as the true nutritive path.
Ralph W. Harrison of Loveland School thanks The Gondolier for months of coverage that spurs fund raising and progress toward a dedicated building. He extends Christmas and New Year wishes from the Loveland School in Venice.
A letter from Haydon Burns thanks supporters for help in his governor campaign. He pledges good government and effective leadership and expresses hope for continued confidence and backing from friends.
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