I think Serling's quote is basically saying that not all violence is created with weapons. Violence and evil starts inside yourself with something as simple as a thought. The thought can then grow and unleash the monster that is inside yourself. When we think of violence everyone automatically thinks of fights or weapons. Many don't realize all the violence that can be just created with words and then into actions. I agree with this quote especially after watching the Salem Witch Trials because these girls drove the town mad with accusations without evidence they convinced the town and that was enough to cause the town mad.

p. 1235 "They did not celebrate Christmas and a holiday from work meant only that hey must concentrate even more upon prayer."

Society back in the times of when the story took place was much different than today. Celebrations didn't exist to them but now we not only celebrate holidays but we prepare, decorate and look forward to them. The town in Salem seems to be a gloomy dreadful place to live compared to the happiness and excitement we share on holidays today. In the present days off from work are known as vacation days because you are able to relax or do whatever you please on these days. When vacations come to mind you think of something fun but in this story a holiday from work was more time to pray. Another thing that has changed is religion. We don't have to spend hours at church and sermons like they did. Going to church and praying is an option and we all make our own choices about it.