The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 20, 1931, Page 9

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” VOL. XXXIX., NO. 5905. JUNEAU, ALASKA, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1931. SECOND SECTION EIFILB‘_ §H§FEH% When Betty awakens on Christmas at dawn, 7 And pops out of bed without murmur or yawn, %/ To scamper barefooted the chilly house through, / I ,&Té In search of the pilace little dreams all come true, RA% And finds by the fireplace such big heaps of things ’7?/1&, (), That once in each year good old Santa Glaus brings ? % With reindeer and sleigh and his big coat of fur— .,' That is what Christmas-day means to her! UDDY Though Jack may receive Chrlstmas presents ganre And some of them just like he saw in the store, He's happy, and counts on a big lot of fun, To get at their innards and see how they run! But dinner-time captivates every small boy— It’s not just a pleasure but positive joy To eat, eat and eat till he’s full to the brim— That is what Christmas-day means to him' When Mother starts in on the day s blggest chore, * Preparing to entertain nearly a score, With turkey to roast and the gravy to make, /And cranberry sauce, doughnuts, mince pie and cake, With scarcely a minute to.say “Howdy do? A big merry Christmas and glad New Year, too! 'Or undo her presents to see whom they’re from— ‘That is what Chrlstmas'day means to Mom' '59 TEéfigh Father’s not much of a chef at the most, He peels the potatoes in time to play host, ", And welcomes the guests with a gesture that’s grand, ~ ' And puffs his seegar with the nifty gold band,; He just likes to give folks a mlghty good time, Though it take every dollar and "most every dime; Yes, he wants every one to be happy and glad— That is what Christmas-day means to Dad! Whatever giee there is brought by the toys, Whatever things give most pleasure to boys, Y g 3 Whatever cheer comes from feasting and mirth, / , . _ Christmas means Jesus and Good-Will to Earth' i