With the shopping flurry over, the gifts now opened, and the holidays moving toward a quieter stage, why not take time to reflect on the deeper meaning of Christmas? Christians here and across the world commemorate the Savior’s birth on this day. But in a world of problems and strife… sometimes of hate and avarice…… Continue reading The Savior’s Message – Thoughts on Christmas
Category: Holidays
Time to Count Blessings
Thanksgiving Day! Once again we celebrate this truly American holiday – and don’t ask the question: “What is there to be thankful for?” True, we have problems on the national and international scenes and here at home in Utah. There’s turmoil, global disunity, economic problems. Hatred, crime, and violence are more prevalent than we’d like.… Continue reading Time to Count Blessings
‘Yes, Virginia… There ls A Santa Claus’
A few days ago The Daily Herald received a letter asking an age-old question. Said the short missive: “Dear sir: “Is there a Santa Claus? If there is, please write back.” The letter was signed by Steve, Donald, Kerrie and Cindy Ewell of American Fork. More than 60 years ago a little girl named Virginia O’Hanlon asked the… Continue reading ‘Yes, Virginia… There ls A Santa Claus’
‘April Fool’s Concert’ Gets Roaring Approval Of Capacity Audience
Friday night the people of Provo were treated to an evening of musical whimsey and delight at the “sometimes annual” April Fool’s Concert held in the de Jong Concert Hall. It was staged in memory of “P. D. Q. Bach (1807-1742),” an alleged member of the musical Bach clan, by Dr. David Dalton, his colleagues,… Continue reading ‘April Fool’s Concert’ Gets Roaring Approval Of Capacity Audience
Enduring Greatness
This is Presidents Day, the time set aside by Congress as a holiday honoring Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, whose birthdays fall on Feb. 12 and Feb. 22, respectively. We paid tribute to Lincoln in an editorial on his birthday. Today we remember both of these great presidents, but take this occasion to especially pay… Continue reading Enduring Greatness
Gratitude Still in Style
It’s Thanksgiving Day – and Americans throughout the world will pause to express thanks and commemorate the occasion in traditional U.S. style. In recent times, the enlargement of the Christmas shopping season has threatened to engulf Thanksgiving. Indeed, Yule decorations often are in place and Santa Claus has made his initial bow well before the… Continue reading Gratitude Still in Style
Real Christmas Is Within
There aren’t as many lights adorning homes and business places in the communities of Central Utah this year. But that doesn’t mean the internal light of Christmas shouldn’t burn as brightly as ever in all of us. True, there are multiple problems at home and abroad this year. There’s peace to be negotiated in the Mideast and… Continue reading Real Christmas Is Within
May It Be a Happy Year!
A lot of pessimism rode in with the New Year 1975 today. But as the Herald views the situation here in Utah, we see a lot of room for hope, too – hope for a good level of employment, for progress on many fronts, and for continuation of the things that make for happy living.… Continue reading May It Be a Happy Year!
Ideals of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, born 164 years ago today, is still revered as one of America’s noblest sons. The birthday of the 16th president of the United States is being commemorated quietly for the most part. However, Lincoln Day still remains a time for reflection on his greatness, and for special school observances. The Republican Party in… Continue reading Ideals of Abraham Lincoln
VPs Worthy of Credit, Thanks
In the wake of Presidents’ Day, how about “a few words on the vice presidency”? Sometimes downplayed – or discredited because its prescribed high level duties seem few – the vice presidency has its dignifying features nevertheless. As Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker noted in introducing new Vice President George ‘Bush to an August body… Continue reading VPs Worthy of Credit, Thanks