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The lost wonder of a Christmas coming on time
From Mr Eric Dare Sir, — In these times of creeping Christmases, begun in commerce with the collusion of our churches, it is impossible to separate Advent and Christmas. But Dr Kenneth Stevenson (Faith, 23 November) is too hard on those who “frown through purple stoles” because they would not wish to celebrate Christmas till 24 December. I cherish my boyhood memories of Christmas as a (pre-war) chorister in Exeter Cathedral. For Advent, we exchanged our red cassocks for black, and sang from the more meditative repertoire. But, when back in red on 24 December, singing the traditional Grandisson evensong and our first carols, the wonder of Christmas was overwhelming. It is a matter of regret that none today can experience that sudden explosion of joy. ERIC DARE29 Treworder Road Truro, Cornwall TR1 2JZ |
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