Parents and family members save up to what might take a years worth of work just to provide gift's for their children and younger relatives.
Now what I do not understand is why do they claim that these gift's were brought to them by "Santa Clause" ? He does not even exists (And yes, I do know he is baised on a Saint)
Why give children the impression that someone else gave them these gift's and see them caring and loving and imaginary thing, instead of just giving them the gifts directly and receiving the thanks for the hard work "YOU" NOT Santa put to get them the gifts?
Do you think that this practice is not fair for parents that struggle to get the gifts just so that their children won't be disappointed that "Santa" didn't give them a gift? And is it fair that at the end of the day children belive that this was Santa's doing and not their own loving parents?
And please only serious answers. Thank you.
2006-10-02 05:45:36 · 23 answers · asked by ilga6wah 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
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BPSKI - Please play nice, I asked for serious answers not to pass on holidays. Do read through my question before you make such mean answers. Thank you.
2006-10-02 06:28:54 · update #1
Since it seems that I got a bad rating for my question, I guess some are misunderstanding what I am trying to say.
Okay, please answer honestly on this situation also.
Santa gives gifts to good little girls and boys right? Now what for example your son/daughter got a gift from "Santa" for Christmas, and the next day they meet their friends from school who happen to come from a low-income family, and they didn't get any gifts from Santa.
Now assume your child accuses his friend for being "Naughty" for not getting a present.
As a parent, how would you explain to your child "Why Santa" didn't give that child a gift?
And again please, serious answers, and in no way I want to offend anyone. Thank you.
2006-10-03 05:55:07 · update #2
Good question.
Some children are enraged when they find the truth.
I played the game with mine, I guess parents do it because it is easy to control them around the holidays. But I softly let them realize that Santa was fiction. Still, they were disappointed.
It is a good question, and you have a very good point. If people don't arm themselves to their teeth defending Santa, I think the fantasy is OK. The problem may come when children are so fooled they feel like idiots taken advantage of when they find out
2006-10-02 05:56:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Growing up Santa and Christmas was such a magical time of the year and I want my daughter to have that too. I'm Christian and I know that materialistic stuff is not the reason for the season but it's still fun.
As for getting credit for the gifts- that's just crazy! I know that some people feel that way but most are just satisfied in seeing their kids so happy with want Santa brought.
2006-10-02 18:00:56 · answer #2 · answered by Alison 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We do this for the enjoyment of watching our children looking forward to the big day when they can expect to get special presents.
It is a day where our whole family gets together. Santa Claus is just part of the fun. We have someone in a suit that the kids can't recognize and they enjoy the game.
Christmas is a Christian holiday which celebrates the birth of Christ. The wise men gave gifts to the child and we do this as well.
It's just a way to put a little excitement in the group and twinkly stars in the eyes of the children.
2006-10-02 12:50:24 · answer #3 · answered by nancymomkids 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. If anyone spends a years worth of work on gifts, they are nuts.
2. Kids dont care where it comes from when they are little and once they are old enough to care, they have already stopped believing. Besides that..most parents do not make all gifts from Santa.
3. Why take the magic of childhood away and try to spoil the dreams of other small children?
2006-10-02 14:24:24 · answer #4 · answered by KathyS 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Modern day religious holiday practices are only slightly resembling what they were many centuries ago.
It's probably only in America where people feel the need to buy and give such expensive gifts.
But on to the more philosophical question you presented, which is why not just tell your kids that you gave them the gift. The idea of a stranger providing gifts to other strangers is a sound ideal. As a parent, you might choose to reinforce that notion by having your kids give something of theirs to a charity. Perhaps they could give a toy or two of theirs to Goodwill, (a toy that is not broke).
It seems like the opportunity is there in which to teach kids values. Something which seems lacking these days.
2006-10-02 12:55:54 · answer #5 · answered by Gonzo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every time I hear the story "Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus", I start to cry. I tell my children and grandchildren that Santa is the spirit of the Christmas season. I link it to the birth of Christ sometimes, but I always let them know that christmas is a feeling- not a day. Bill Murray summed up what Santa really is in his speech at the end of "SCROOGED". People are a little nicer- but we should be like we are at Christmas all the time. Sant should be a feeling that stays with us all thru our lives.
2006-10-02 15:32:06 · answer #6 · answered by babidoozer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're missing the point of Christmas and Santa Claus (Saint Nicolas) entirely.
You don't give gifts so you get credit for them. You give them so you can enjoy the happiness they bring the receiver.
The gifts are an expression of love. Later, when they get older and realize it was their parents, they will probably feel the love you have for them so much more. At least I did.
By the way, if you're spending the equivalent of a years' salary on Christmas, you're way off the mark. It isn't how much you spend that matters.
2006-10-02 12:53:49 · answer #7 · answered by Me in Canada eh 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that it is a fantastic way to broaden the imagination of a child. If you are a selfless parent then why would you need the child to recognize that you were the one that baught everything. The look that comes over the child's face was put there by you and you know it. That should be enough for a parent.
2006-10-05 13:28:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Increase Sales.
One of the first Santa Clause ever created was from Coca Cola Corp.,
That is why its color is red. They used Santa Clause to adverstise their cola.
And also, Santa is a simble of gift giving right? Before you give a gift, you have to do something to get it, and best way is to buy it. In short, you need to shell out. Shelling out means sales. And sales means profit.
I hope it makes sense to you, actually, its true.
2006-10-02 12:52:30 · answer #9 · answered by Teddy J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Santa Clause is a fantasy that parents are supposed to deceive their children with when they are young... When the kids get older and find out that their parents have been lying to them for several years - then they are not sure what they should or should not believe that their parents have told them... It creates distrust between parent and child eventually. It is not worth it to tell your children about Santa - unless you don't want them to trust you or believe you any more. This is part of the reason there are allot of kids who don't listen to their parents or other adults - they don't know when they are lying or telling the truth. It dilutes their words.
2006-10-02 12:47:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋