[Excuse_Me]

"Santa Claus" is an Anglicization of San Nicklaas, the Dutch name for St. Nicholas. It has nothing to do with Satan.

Thanks for helping me to understand that. But I must point out that the notion of Santa Claus is a clever ploy to get parents to lie to their children, while diverting attention from the birth of Christ. And saints were a method of worship of graven images. You secular humanists keep trying to foist your modern ideas on us, but it won't work!!! Now what is "satire" the Anglicization of?

[alnick]

God gave us all a wonderful gift. It's called imagination. Now, you have every right to reject that gift and refuse to allow your children to enjoy the anticipation of dreaming about what Santa will leave under the tree and the fun of leaving him milk and cookies on Christmas Eve, but it is not only possible but very common for a child to believe in Santa Claus and Jesus Christ.

You really should consider making a distinction between playful imagination and serious core beliefs.

[MeekOneGOP]

But I must point out that the notion of Santa Claus is a clever ploy to get parents to lie to their children, while diverting attention from the birth of Christ.

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What color is the sky on your planet??

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

Yes, I lie to my kids about Santa, just as I lied about the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, Jack Frost, Leprechauns (although there is a small door in Coleman's said to be used by the Leprechauns), and that all knowing, ever following Permanant Record! (not to be confused with a biometric National ID card). I also read them fairy tales with princes, princesses and witches, trolls and fairy godmothers.

It's not my fault. I am a victim! My parents lied to me! Generation after generation of lies, all lies. Finally, someone is ballsy enough to stop those lies. I am so relieved!..............NOT!

You need to get a life. Does anyone think God made a mistake when he gave us imagination and laughter? Don't think so.

[sneakypete]

But I must point out that the notion of Santa Claus is a clever ploy to get parents to lie to their children,

No,that would be bible school.

while diverting attention from the birth of Christ.

You mean the guy whose mother was a virgin? Speaking about lying to children!