1 JANUARY 1960, Page 22

SIR,—The point of Christmas has, I feel, been clear for

some years now !

For many days previous to Christmas a tree has been displayed, brilliantly lit, in Hanover Square— and very pleasant to behold!

On Christmas Day, however, the tree was just a tree and unilluminated.

How pointless can a symbol be?—Yours faithfully, Oriental Club, Hanover Square, W

JAMES MENHINICK