We have a vengeful, old testament type of Santa in our family.
We're definitely a new test Santa.
No disputing Santa died for our sins on top of being a marketing phenomenon
We have a vengeful, old testament type of Santa in our family.
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?
Ah, an Eagles fan?I can’t be the only one who feels this way. I feel like we lie to our kids about Santa for no good reason. Why do we need to invent for kids a magical figure who watches their every move all year long and brings them presents on Christmas? Why can’t we as parents just take credit for the gifts we bought? Why not make the Christmas present tradition be about the spirit of giving?
I mean you joke about it, but I’d bet there are plenty of kids who wonder why Santa brought Jimmy so much cool stuff but not them, due to parents not being able to afford it.
I mean you joke about it, but I’d bet there are plenty of kids who wonder why Santa brought Jimmy so much cool stuff but not them, due to parents not being able to afford it.
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.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.
I can’t be the only one who feels this way. I feel like we lie to our kids about Santa for no good reason. Why do we need to invent for kids a magical figure who watches their every move all year long and brings them presents on Christmas? Why can’t we as parents just take credit for the gifts we bought? Why not make the Christmas present tradition be about the spirit of giving?
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. . . .I mean you joke about it, but I’d bet there are plenty of kids who wonder why Santa brought Jimmy so much cool stuff but not them, due to parents not being able to afford it.
You know damn well the Misfit Toys didn't get dropped off in the ritzy areas.
Omg, I could have gone for some carrots last night, cookies gave me indigestion and I was up until 1.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.