2007-12-07 00:22:04 · 20 answers · asked by deileenk53 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
They have fed into the delusion and commercialism of Christmas... personally, I have never told my children there was a Santa. I explained it this way: God has provided me with strength and knowledge to pursue education and employment. thus: I work very hard for my paycheck and the gifts which I provide to them. My issue with this Santa idea is what about all of the children who are great kids who get good grades and work hard to be good people. However, their parents are unable to afford gifts. Hmm, the fat white man in the red suit passes them by every year... So sad. Just my opinion... Besides as a Christian I am quite aware that no where in the bible does it say to purchase a Christmas tree, go in debt purchasing gifts, and celebrate the false existence of a Santa... Christmas is a pagan holiday! God bless****
2007-12-07 00:43:27 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Santa is not an imaginary person but was a Russian monk who used all his possessions to relieve the extreme poverty in the villages where he lived. The things he gave to the families in question were simple things such as candles, bread, honeyed cakes and so on, certainly not the stuff kids expect to be given these days.
Anyway, for all his good deeds he was sainted and became synonimous with the spirit of giving and expecting nothing in return.
I have no idea how it came about, but in countries such as Holland and Germany, Saint Nicolas (that's his real name) has his own special day which is the 6th. of December where he visits all the children and leaves little presents behind, provided the children have been good.
The story goes that Saint Nicolas has 2 large books that contain all the names of all the children, the red one lists the names of all the good children and the black ones all those that have been bad. Of course, all children want their names to go into the red book and try to be good throughout the year.
In Holland and Germany, Saint Nicolas has nothing to do with Christmas proper, that is entirely the domain of the Christ Child who also gives the really big presents.
You see, the jovial, rotund chap in the red suit was never meant to be the giver of all that expensive stuff, parents spoil their kids with these days, he was meant to remind youngsters of how good it feels to give something to the poor people during the harsh winter time and to be good and generous to those who have less than yourself.
2007-12-07 08:48:12 · answer #2 · answered by Sparrow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tooth fairy, Easter bunny, or Santa Clause are just imaginative characters that make kids to be good. It's something that a child look forward during the holiday. It's not about who should get credit for the presents. Some kids know there is no such thing as Santa Clause, others like to believe as long as they can. Something is only happens when you were a child. Why would anyone wants to take that away from kids?
2007-12-07 08:29:54 · answer #3 · answered by Phoenix 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We're not teaching them to get. We're teaching them to give. The fat man in the red suit is the spirit of Christmas, not a toy production line. If you teach your children that Santa is all about the pleasure of giving then Christmas becomes a joy and not a material holiday. It's all in the attitude!
2007-12-07 09:47:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Christmas time is magical for children. Besides, it's not about getting credit for the gifts you give, it's about making your child's eyes light up when they see that special toy they've been wanting. Later on your children will eventually know it was you all those years, and they are going to thank you for the time, effort, and money you put into making their childhood unforgettable.
2007-12-07 08:30:46 · answer #5 · answered by lvjaycie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never understood that either. In my family, Santa only gets credit for the stocking. The big gifts come from the family and the kids know it and are expected to say thank you to the person after each gift.
2007-12-07 08:25:19 · answer #6 · answered by corryglory 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know what you are talking about. The fat man in the red suit has elves making those toys at the North Pole! Geez buddy where did you hear such a lie?
2007-12-07 08:45:43 · answer #7 · answered by Gretchen G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Partly, so the kids won't thank them. It's sweet and sad both, when the kids grow up enough to realize the gifts are from Mom and Dad, and they have to try not to hurt Mom and Dad's feelings.
2007-12-07 08:25:03 · answer #8 · answered by bonitakale 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's a wonderful part of childhood fantasy that stops much too soon and then they have to deal with the real world...let them enjoy while they can, that's the best gift of all.
2007-12-07 08:32:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Santa Claus is a long standing tradition... like the Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, etc...
It allows children to dream, use their imaginations and creativity. No harm has ever been done by allowing your children to believe in Santa Claus.
2007-12-07 08:26:04 · answer #10 · answered by banshee1068 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋