In the essay, A Remaining Christmas by Hilaire Belloc, the author makes the observation “Indeed, modern men who lack such things, lack sustenance, and our fathers who founded all those ritual observances were very wise.” This statement proves to be valid, not only in the context of the essay, but also in the context of modern life. The author, though writing from a time past, has stated a truth that is relevant to modern society. The observances he is mourning the loss of instilled a sense of reverence and wonder to the Christmas celebration of the house, things that are nearly completely gone from modern Christmas celebrations. The men who established them knew that this sense of awe was vital…necessary not only for the spiritual
