CHRISTMAS SPIRIT OF HAPPINESS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 16 December 1936, Page 9

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT OF HAPPINESS

Whatever you do in the way of preparations for Christmas, be sure to preserve the happy Christmas spirit in the home. Nothing is more at variance with the atmosphere of Christmas than Oross words, . wrangles and disputes, or anything that mars good nature in yourselves or those in the house. The pressure of work, the haste that makes waste, the duties of

home life, the conflict of problems! ‘ each of which seem im- ' perative to solve on the

The • Christmas spirit instant,_ are not can help you carry conducive to on with an equable an atmosphere nature until the'last °I concord. It package is done up takes a person and it’ is time to of- remarkable make merry, poise not to be influenced by the speeding-up of work and activities prior to the festival. Because this is true, every one of us should be on guard over ourselves. We have an'influence. No one can escape this. It may do us good to realise that we are not totally insignificant.- 1 Many people feel that this is their fate when they are very modest or shy, and crave to be among the group of those who attract attention. By the negative method of induction we can discover our influence is not negligible. It exists, perhaps to our surprise, and certainly to our dismay, when we see the effects of our dis-. agreeable conduct. - ‘ • It is a comfort to realise that, in reverse order, the better side .of our nature is equally impressive. . Gur good nature, our cheery attitude, our soothing words, and our hearty happiness leave their beneficient effect upon those who know us—our family, our friends, and even those who are but acquaintances. 1 On the adults fall the responsibility of keeping faith with Christmas by showing the Christmas spirit.