The Real Christmas Story! The Night Before Christmas!
The Real Story! The Night Before Christmas! W hat is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace. The real Christmas giving That makes this life worth living And shows that we are any use in this old world of care Is to give where it is needing And pass not by unheeding The wants of those around us who do not get their share. Some humble, little present Or a smile that’s warm and pleasant Will please a child or cheer those hearts that oft for kindness yearn And will give more real pleasure Than a ton of costly treasure That we send our friends, expecting something better in return. Charlie Farricielli President An edition of the Troy Sentinel from 1823 displays “An Account of a Visit From St. Nicholas” in Troy, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 26, 2007. The poem spread beyond this bustling, bl...