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The D. M. L. C. Me....enller
THE GIVER OF GIFTS Christmas! As though by magic a fairyland of lights, trees, gifts, and beautiful music appear before us in grand array. Our hearts swell with happiness when we think of home, friends, and parents with whom we shall soon be. We rejoice, because everything seems absolutely perfect at Christmas time. The entire world seems to have a halo of beauty over it, which even the poorest and the least thought of feel. Little enough do the true thoughts of Christmas enter our hearts and minds. "Unto us this day was born a Savior which is Christ the Lord." He is the Gift that has been given us, and is also the Giver of all gifts we receive. Because of Him our hearts should swell with joy and happiness. Every gift, every tree, every light should remind us of Him. The songs we sing should swell forth in praise and adoration for Him who lowered Himself to lie in a manger on that beautiful night so many years ago. No wonder there is a halo of beauty over the world, for our Savior has come to take away our sin, and in our happiness we see the beauty of all the gifts of the Giver, and can sing Let us all with gladsome voice Praise the God of heaven, Who to bid our hearts rejoice His own son hath given. -B. N. M. '36.