True Meaning of Christmas
Just a week before Christmas I had a visitor. This is how it happened. I just finished the household chores for the night and was preparing to go to bed, when I heard a noise in the front of the house. I opened the door to the front room and to my surprise, Santa himself stepped out next to the fireplace.
"What are you doing?" I started to ask. The words choked up in my throat and I saw he had tears in his eyes. His usual jolly manner was gone. Gone was the eager, boisterous soul we all know. He then answered me with a simple statement . . .
"TEACH THE CHILDREN!" I was puzzled. What did he mean? He anticipated my question and with one quick movement brought forth a miniature toy bag from behind the tree. As I stood bewildered, Santa said, "Teach the children!
Teach them the old meaning of Christmas. The meaning that now-a-days Christmas has forgotten. "Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a FIR TREE and placed it before the mantle. "Teach the children that the pure green color of the stately fir tree remains green all year round, depicting the everlasting hope of mankind, all the needles point heavenward, making it a symbol of man's thoughts turning toward heaven."
He again reached into his bag and pulled out a brilliant STAR. "Teach the children that the star was the heavenly sign of promises long ago. God promised a Savior for the world, and the star was the sign of fulfillment of His promise."
He then reached into his bag and pulled out a CANDLE. "Teach the children that the candle symbolizes that Christ is the light of the world, and when we see this great light we are reminded of He who displaces the darkness."
Once again he reached into his bag and removed a WREATH and placed it on the tree. "Teach the children that the wreath symbolizes the real nature of love. Real love never ceases. Love is one continuous round of affection."
He then pulled from his bag an ORNAMENT of himself. "Teach the children that I, Santa Claus, symbolize the generosity and good will we feel during the month of December."
He then brought out a HOLLY LEAF. "Teach the children that the holly plant represents immortality. It represents the crown of thorns worn by our Savior. The red holly berries represent the blood shed by Him.
Next he pulled from his bag a GIFT and said, "Teach the children that God so loved the world that he gave his begotten son." Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift.
Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a CANDY CANE and hung it on the tree. "Teach the children that the candy cane represents the shepherds' crook. The crook on the staff helps to bring back strayed sheep to the flock. The candy cane is the symbol that we are our brother's keeper."
He reached in again and pulled out an ANGEL. "Teach the children that it was the angels that heralded in the glorious news of the Savior's birth. The angels sang Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace and good will toward men."
Suddenly I heard a soft twinkling sound, and from his bag he pulled out a BELL,. "Teach the children that as the lost sheep are found by the sound of the bell, it should ring mankind to the fold. The bell symbolizes guidance and return.
Santa looked back and was pleased. He looked back at me and I saw that the twinkle was back in his eyes. He said, "Remember, teach the children the true meaning of Christmas and do not put me in the center, for I am but a humble servant of the One that is, and I bow down to worship him, our LORD, our GOD."
2006-12-19 07:33:06
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answered by 2B 4
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Well, I am unfortunately sorry to say but... There is no Santa Claus that flies around the world-But yes, there is a Saint Nicholas. Reindeer are real, but they can't fly. Elves aren't real, but there are people that make toys.
2016-05-22 21:31:49
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answered by Darlene 4
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Santa is real! oF COURSE! Who else wold be nice enough to put presents in our stockings? But I don't think reindeer can fly, I think Santa flys in an airplane.
2006-12-19 08:45:43
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answered by Cammy 2
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Santa isn't real but reindeer can fly when attached to a hot air balloon or other mechanism of propulsion, such as a rocket or perhaps a small aircraft.
2006-12-19 06:08:58
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answered by Anonymous
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There are people out that say's yes he's real & etc. I think if someone has faith & believe in her than he is real. People may say he's not but deep down what do you believe in & have faith in. I think he does exist to a point but really what does Chistmas really mean to everyone, it's not about if he's real or if reindeer really can fly or how many presents one get's , it's about more than that. Don't you think??????
2006-12-19 06:14:35
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answered by mssassy0104 1
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Santa Claus is real to the people who believe he is real.
The reindeer eat special corn that makes them fly.
2006-12-19 11:54:52
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answered by Anonymous
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yes santa clausd is real and yes riendeer really fly. they are special reindeer. they arent the ones that u find on just any country. santas riendeer are really magic. merry christmas.
2006-12-19 08:37:56
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answered by Anonymous
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YES, I think he is real b/c I've received stuff under the tree the nobody has known I wanted (or needed) but me. Not sure bout the reindeer part, though. :)
2006-12-19 06:58:29
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answered by Anonymous
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Check out his webcams:
Trackers
http://www.noradsanta.org/en/tracking.php
http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/home/seasonal/SantaTrack.html
http://www.santaspeaking.com/TrackSanta.aspx
http://www.claus.com/spotter
http://www.holoworld.com/santa/
http://www.santaclaus.net/TrackingSanta.asp
Santa Activity Sites
http://www.northpole.com/
http://www.santaclauslive.com/main.php?link=santa_claus_live&kieli=eng
Call Santa
http://www.telsanta.com/
2006-12-20 01:37:08
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answered by sg1alias 5
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YES IN A SENSE SANTA IS REAL ( THE ONE TRUE SANTA IS AND WAS GOD HE GAVE THE BEST GIFT OF ALL HE GAVE HIS LOVE AND HIS SON TO DIE ON THE CROSS FOR OUR SINS SO WE CAN HAVE SALVATION)
2006-12-19 06:12:43
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answered by Gina S 2
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