We're definitely a new test Santa.
No disputing Santa died for our sins on top of being a marketing phenomenon
“Frick” Santa Claus
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We're definitely a new test Santa.
No disputing Santa died for our sins on top of being a marketing phenomenon
This is up their with the dumbest rants on here. Bravo sir.
I am over 60. So my opinion might not count, but I believe in Santa Clause and all of the things that go with it. There are other things that some say are make believe and are just simple hard core, do good teachings. What is not to like?
My girls are still bought into Elf on the Shelf. Is it stupid yes but they love it so whatever.
Interesting to think about, imho. Based on the OP, I searched google, "is santa claus a good idea?" First up was something from the U of Texas. Haven't read it, will after I post:
Is Believing in Santa Bad or Good for Kids?
Every year, parents of young children have an important decision to make, even more important than which presents to buy or what to cook for Christmas
news.utexas.edu
I like when people get in the debate on if the good gifts should be brought by Santa or not. Like the parents need validation that they spent more money than Santa from their 4 year old. Kids don't know what gifts came from who half a second after they've been told. Plus in the end they will know all of it was the same.
My N64 came from Santa and I never thought 'thank God (or in this case Jesus) Santa brought it because mom and dad are cheap asses.
My N64 came from Santa and I never thought 'thank God (or in this case Jesus) Santa brought it because mom and dad are cheap asses.
I don’t know if my daughter has ever been more excited then when she woke up and saw Santa and his reindeer ate the cookies and carrots she set out last night. Reason enough for me to believe.
Next thing OP will be repremanding uncle Joe for taking the kids nose. It can have serious mental effects on the kid. I guess he can make up for it by pulling a few quarters from his ears.
Why do we so much love fiction? Movies and novels? Is not Santa Claus a character in the fictional vein, maybe a valuable trigger for the developing child's imagination?
I don't know. As an adult, I enjoyed the fiction of Dirty Harry as a societal icon that justice must be pursued. (Yeah, yeah, I know, then define justice. . . .)
I don't know. As an adult, I enjoyed the fiction of Dirty Harry as a societal icon that justice must be pursued. (Yeah, yeah, I know, then define justice. . . .)
Have you been around most parents with young kids? Tons of “I need to take care of me to be the best parent I can be” types. Some combination of making sure their kids know they gave them the presents and being worried about some little detail ruining their kids while they spend very little time with them.
Taking credit for gifts? You also feel the need to take credit for food, water, a place for the kids to sleep?
One reason why I'm particularly fond of the United States Marine Corps. Toys 4 Tots, dontcha know. Haven't heard about it for some time, hope it is still an active program. Reminds me to put my wallet where my heart is. . . .
Home - Toys for Tots
MARINE TOYS FOR TOTS Hope Is Only A Gift Away Give a Child Hope Delivering hope to children at Christmastime and beyond! Through the gift of a new toy or
www.toysfortots.org
simply1, thank you for your post. I've made a note to self, "Self, donate to Toys for Tots."
In this season, here's a reminder that we seek peace for all humankind. A song sung by a Marine World War II vet. (Sorry, I love this kinda stuff.)
Omg, I could have gone for some carrots last night, cookies gave me indigestion and I was up until 1.
If you've ever played Santa, and I did for 10 years at a friends house to the same 3 dozen kids, then you'd understand better the pure joy in a child's eyes and their words. Let them believe for a long as possible. The shi* show coming after they learn the truth for the next 70+ years can really blow at times. And for many adults those childhood memories carry them over some serious holiday blues. My 2 cents.
