Christmas Deception?
Check out this fantastic post by my friend Kathryn @ Home Spun Soul - Christmas Competition. Here’s the comment I left:
TWO HUGE THUMBS UP!!!
It disturbs me how much emphasis is placed on Santa. Our children will know that Santa is a fairy tale based on a true story and adults like to pretend he’s real and many kids therefore think he’s real too. I don’t plan on getting their picture taken with Santa or “doing Santa” in our house, although I think the spirit of the idea can be fun
What do you think about the Santa debate?
Laura said,
December 16, 2009 @ 4:33 am
I kind of love Santa, actually. I was brought up in a Christian house that also believed in Santa, and I have no problem with it. Gwen can identify both Santa and baby Jesus, and I am quite happy with that.
I guess if I had to deconstruct it, I’d say that Santa, for me, symbolizes the spirit of Christmas as seen through childhood eyes. Santa is kindness, generosity, love. Going the extra mile because “It’s Christmas”. Santa is the excitement of knowing something secret and special is about to happen, the joy of giving gifts to people you love. The wonder of it all.
I don’t think that spirit is a made-up fairy tale, at all. I think it exists in all of us, and this time of year brings it out in us.
kim said,
December 16, 2009 @ 9:51 pm
Interesting perspective, Laura! See, I think those things as well, but I *really* don’t like the good child vs. bad child that the “Santa” thing brings out. My kids don’t need to be good all year to get a gift!