Our thoughts at Christmas time instinctively turn to the finer and more beautiful things of life. With the added burden of the present world conflict tearing at our hearts, Christmas time should reflect its fuller meaning to all of us and instill in our very being its true significance to a free and peace loving people.
In nature's plan of things, Arizona has been favored with many places of great scenic beauty, and, through man's ingenuity, many magnificent examples of his handiwork have been placed upon our land.
Arizona is a land of contrasts and contradictions. In the sun-drenched valleys of southern Arizona flowers bloom throughout the year, and winter, far from being a reality, is just the name of a season. At the same time, in northern Arizona and the high country, just a few hours from our southland, snow covers the great forested areas in scintillating beauty.
We who have lived in Arizona through the years have long ago learned to love our land for the beauties of nature, the health-giving sunshine, the opportunities of a pioneer state.
To the friends we have made from the far reaches of our nation — those who have visited our land and found pleasure and inspiration, and those who have yet to experience the many fine things our state has to offer — the people of Arizona welcome you.
World conditions have temporarily deprived many people of the pleasure and privilege of visiting our land. We therefore bring you some of the things we proudly have and hold and wish to share with all the people.
To our boys in the far flung theaters of the world who are fighting to uphold the things that mean so much to all of us, it is hoped that this glimpse of their land will prove inspiring — a glimpse of their land which they may enjoy to the fullest upon their return.
Season's greetings to all, with a hope and prayer for peace on earth again and good will toward men.
— Governor Sidney P. Osborn, Arizona Highways, December 1943