`rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book' Follows Mowgli, Jason Scott Lee, Right, 
Who Grows Up In The Jungle And Is Eventually Drawn Back Into Civilization 
Where He Helps His Wounded Friend Major Brdon, Sam Neiill Left.

Saturday, December 24, 1994 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Page: 8A 





The Christmas to celebrate amd commemorate is the first one &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Yes, Virginia, there is a Christ Child; although, there are those among us
of a worldly mind who would have you believe otherwise. Some concede that &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Christmas, an occasion of merriment and festivity, is that and only that --
a holiday, pure and simpleYet, before there was tinsel or trim, there was a
stable, sparse and unadorned except for the most magnificent of guests. Before
there were garlands or glitter, there was a star with light enough for the
whole world. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Before there were ribbons or wreaths, there was a love that encircled
sinner and innocent alike. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Before there was music or hymn, there was a song in the night whose sacred
strains are played today in the quiet corners of the heart -- if one only
would be still and listen. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Before there were carols or choirs, there was a lullaby, softly sung by a
virgin to her newborn son and sovereign lord. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Before there were favors or gifts, there was the solitary treasure of peace
come to a contentious earth from heaven on high. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 So you see, Virginia, Christmas is the commemoration of the birth of
Christ, Savior and King. It is a glorious day, one of great joy. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 It is a holy day, pure and simple and unique in all of time. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Mary Lynch &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Wilkes-Barre &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Christmas To Celebrate Amd Commemorate Is The First One 
Yes, Virginia, There Is A Christ Child; Although, There Are Those Among Us Of 
A Worldly Mind Who Would Have You Believe Otherwise. Some Concede That 
Christmas, An Occasion Of Merriment And Festivity, Is That And Only That -- A 
Holiday, Pure And Simple.