[safisoft]

Somewhere, I believe there IS a Santa. I am 57 years old. And I am a committed Christian.

The connection? An explanation, a caveat? < grin >

I too believe that there is a "santa" somewhere... but that "santa" does not wear red, and is no joke.

And He said to me, "Turn again, and you will see greater abominations that they are doing." So He brought me to the door of the north gate of the L-RD's house; and to my dismay, women were sitting there weeping for Tammuz. Then He said to me, "Have you seen this, O son of man? Turn again, you will see greater abominations than these."
Ezekiel 8:13-14

[Miss Marple]

Pfft! How about the fact that Santa is the spirit of giving without expecting a "thanks." It is the spirit of unselfishness, which I believe is one of the most important aspects of Christianity?

Do what you want. My family continues the Santa tradition, and we are quite happy with it. I am sure you are convinced of your moral superiority, and you are welcome to feel that way. In fact I will concede it, which is my Christmas gift to you.