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Editorial
December 25, 1961
The Adak Sun
Adak, Alaska
What is this article about?
Chaplain Perry's 'Chaplain's Corner' editorial reflects on making Christmas a Christ-centered time of joy through personal choice, contrasting it with superficial celebrations of food and pleasure via a humorous dialogue by Arnold Porter featuring a mouse named Randolph.
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CHAPLAIN'S CORNER
Christmas for Christ
Christmas may be a time of joy in Christ. It may just as easily be a Christ-less season. The difference is not determined by our environment. It is controlled by individual choice. Let us choose with care.
Arnold Porter relates this "Conversation with a Mouse" or to use his subtitle "It's just a Festival."
"Christmas is here, Randolph, again. Tell me what does Christmas always remind you of?"
"Fruitcake."
"I suppose so, but I mean, for instance what does the celebrating and happiness mean to you?"
"Fruitcake"
"Well, never mind the celebrating, then, what is the essence of Christmas as far as you are concerned?"
"Fruitcake."
"Now, Randolph, Christmas must mean something other than just fruitcake. What does the Christmas star remind you of?"
"Cookies."
"And the visit of the Wise Men?"
"Just week-end guests, spongers. Probably ate everything in sight and then left with a flimsy excuse."
"Randolph, I'm sure you're wrong. What about the visit to the temple?"
"Ah, a dedication party. I went to one once with a friend and it nearly changed my religion."
"Randolph, let's face it, you haven't got any religion."
"Well, I nearly traded one lack for another."
"Now Randolph, now let's go over it again carefully. Surely Christmas must mean something to you besides food."
"Yes, I guess it does. It means good times, lots to eat and drink, a time for pleasure and relaxing."
"And that's all?"
"That's a lot."
"Yes it is, but not enough."
Merry Christmas & may our Christmas be for Christ.
Chaplain Perry
Christmas for Christ
Christmas may be a time of joy in Christ. It may just as easily be a Christ-less season. The difference is not determined by our environment. It is controlled by individual choice. Let us choose with care.
Arnold Porter relates this "Conversation with a Mouse" or to use his subtitle "It's just a Festival."
"Christmas is here, Randolph, again. Tell me what does Christmas always remind you of?"
"Fruitcake."
"I suppose so, but I mean, for instance what does the celebrating and happiness mean to you?"
"Fruitcake"
"Well, never mind the celebrating, then, what is the essence of Christmas as far as you are concerned?"
"Fruitcake."
"Now, Randolph, Christmas must mean something other than just fruitcake. What does the Christmas star remind you of?"
"Cookies."
"And the visit of the Wise Men?"
"Just week-end guests, spongers. Probably ate everything in sight and then left with a flimsy excuse."
"Randolph, I'm sure you're wrong. What about the visit to the temple?"
"Ah, a dedication party. I went to one once with a friend and it nearly changed my religion."
"Randolph, let's face it, you haven't got any religion."
"Well, I nearly traded one lack for another."
"Now Randolph, now let's go over it again carefully. Surely Christmas must mean something to you besides food."
"Yes, I guess it does. It means good times, lots to eat and drink, a time for pleasure and relaxing."
"And that's all?"
"That's a lot."
"Yes it is, but not enough."
Merry Christmas & may our Christmas be for Christ.
Chaplain Perry
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Christmas
Christ
Religion
Morality
Fruitcake
Spiritual Choice
Chaplain's Corner
What entities or persons were involved?
Chaplain Perry
Arnold Porter
Randolph The Mouse
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Christ Centered Christmas Celebration
Stance / Tone
Exhortation To Focus On Christ Over Superficial Festivities
Key Figures
Chaplain Perry
Arnold Porter
Randolph The Mouse
Key Arguments
Christmas Joy Depends On Individual Choice, Not Environment
Superficial Views Reduce Christmas To Food And Pleasure
True Essence Is Spiritual And Christ Focused
Humorous Dialogue Illustrates Lack Of Religious Depth