At
Christmas time I believe the things that children do:

I
believe with English children
that holly placed in windows will protect our homes from evil.

I
believe with Swiss children
that
the touch of Edelweiss will charm a person with love.

I
believe with Italian children
that
La Befana is not an ugly doll but a good fairy who will gladden the heart
of all.

I
believe with Greek children
that coins concealed in freshly baked loaves of bread will bring good luck to
anyone who finds them.

I
believe with German children
that the sight of a Christmas tree will lessen hostility among adults.

I
believe with French children
that lentils soaked and planted in a bowl will rekindle life in people who have
lost hope.

I
believe with Dutch children
that
the horse Sleipner will fly through the sky and fill the earth with joy.

I
believe with Swedish children
that
Jultomte will come and deliver gifts to the poor as well as to the rich.

I
believe with Finnish children
that
parties held on St.Stephen's Day will erase sorrow.

I
believe with Danish children
that
the music of a band playing from a church tower will strengthen humankind.

I
believe with Bulgarian children
that
sparks from a Christmas log will create warmth in human souls.

I
believe with American children
that
the sending of Christmas cards will build friendships.

I
believe with all children that there will be peace on earth.

~By
Daniel Roselle (1920- ) Historian and Author
(Contributed
by Chris who lives in Casper, Wyoming)

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