Christians, do you just walk past Santa and pretend he isn't real?

Question

What grounds do you have for denying the existence of Santa that doesn't also apply to your religous beliefs?

I never said a word about any Catholic Saint, I said SANTA, there's a difference. If you can't tell the difference, then that really would explain a lot how you people think.

Answer 1

Well we believe that he WAS real. He was a saint and his spirit is with us just like all other saints, but not to sound a little harsh, he died! He's been dead for a while so we beilieve other Christians take it upon themselves to carry out his tradition of promoting generosity during the sacred time of Jesus's birth.

Answer 2

1. I hate to brake this to you, child.. but Santa *IS NOT* real... It's actually your parents that leave all those presents under the tree... you do get presents... don't you? Just a lump of Coal?
2. The grounds for denying the existence of Santa is that we are able to trace the legend back to it's source, and it is well documented how all the embellishments came about.... likewise we can trace Christian beliefs back to the original eyewitness accounts of his life... some of the copies of these accounts were made within the lifespans of the original witnesses

Answer 3

Im nota Christian but i do know for a fact that he doesn't exist. L-ast year i was as good as i can be and didn't get a single present but this year i got a lot because mom said she go a christmas bonus this year. I put on a act for the little ones though and play the role along with the other elder people. Let them grow out of it naturally just like i did. Once in each and everyone of our lives we all beleived in Santa and any one that say no they didn't is a lying sack of sh*t. Well MERRY CHRISTMAS and a happy new year.

Answer 4

We don't, we just deny what society has 'morphed' him into.

The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to the those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.


Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruthlessly persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas suffered for his faith, was exiled and imprisoned. The prisons were so full of bishops, priests, and deacons, there was no room for the real criminals—murderers, thieves and robbers. After his release, Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. He died December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathedral church, where a unique relic, called manna, formed in his grave. This liquid substance, said to have healing powers, fostered the growth of devotion to Nicholas. The anniversary of his death became a day of celebration, St. Nicholas Day.

Through the centuries many stories and legends have been told of St. Nicholas' life and deeds. These accounts help us understand his extraordinary character and why he is so beloved and revered as protector and helper of those in need.

Answer 5

We think of Christmas as a holiday to celebrate the birth of Jesus (going to a church service) and spend family time. Just enjoying the holiday. everyone knows that Santa is each other. We give each other gifts on the holiday. People can believe in Santa to whatever extent they want to.

Answer 6

Christmas like Easter has fallen away from its true belief.

The above days have become more of a merchants get rich concept.

Example: the United States is a potpourri of religions, the true meaning of Christmas is Christian in nature.
How would it be possible for practically every religion to get together and celebrate under only one religion?

Although, i agree this is a form of insult before the Lord.
Christians should honor and respect the day the Lord arrived to give us eternal salvation.

Sadly, the merchant has pushed his way into this beautiful event with credit cards, bank loans; money of which most do not have to simply give away.

The beautiful story of the three wise men that brought gifts to baby Jesus has been all twisted and distorted.
Truthfully, we do not need to give gifts to others, it is our love toward Jesus that is our gift.

Answer 7

It is like the atheist that opens presents on Christmas day but denies they are celebrating Jesus Christ's birthday. And, Santa is real. Ask any child.

Answer 8

First of all, there are a large amount of Christians out there that do like to say theres no Santa. They believe that Jesus is Santa, in a way.
So, its not really that they say he doesn't exist. It's that they say he doesn't exist as Santa, but as Jesus himself.

I never really got it myself, but that's how my Grandmother thinks.

Answer 9

I saw my Grandfather and father in a santa hat and they ate my cookies, and drank my brandy. I believe I was 7. But I do like the concept of the movie "Polar Express".

Answer 10

We are Christians and Santa comes to our house every Christmas. He always leaves the doors on the chimeny open and puts chocolate on our tree.