Just a thought..
This is pretty good stuff. I’ll pass it on to someone who can influence others.
Who cares.... Let people celebrate Christmas their way..
The world has not made Santa a god any more than they’re making Superman a god.
He’s a fairy tale, and very few people over the age of about eight aren’t fully aware that he’s a fairy tale. Its a nice story for kids, not a deification.
SnakeDoc
I’m not sure Santa hasn’t been replaced by the cartoon characters, and the cultural junk we use to decorate our trees.
You have way too much faith in people’s belief in Santa. I don’t even know kids who are that serious about him. You are describing a hollywood’s view of how children view Santa.
Why empower the myth?
Every year, at Christmas, we drive by a house that has a BIG cross in the front yard and a Santa kneeling in front of the cross. At night a spot light illuminates the scene. It makes me feel all is not lost...yet.
Sorry, Saint Nicholas is not a threat to Jesus. Neither is a Christmas tree or Candy canes. They are all a fun part of the season that celebrates the birth of our savior.
I don’t think Christians have switched from worshiping Christ to worshiping Santa as you insinuate; rather I think Santa is just another idol for the unbelievers to hang their hopes and dreams on.
“Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy” — H.L. Mencken
“Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk” — Joaquin de Setanti
SANTA IS OMNIPOTENT No storm is too great to hinder Santa from performing his annual miracle of delivering gifts throughout the world. He also defies the laws of nature by flying and by coming down the narrowest (and hottest!) of chimneys! Nor should we forget his amazing ability to produce millions of gifts throughout the year. Is anything too hard for Santa? With Santa all things are possible!
Can he whip Chuck Norris?
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This is why the “theology” of Santa is contrary (and more importantly blasphemous I believe) to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ!
Santa gives his gifts according to the behavior, works and deeds of the children - if they cry, pout etc.
Jesus Christ gives (new life and the gift of Salvation through His blood!) freely - freely to all who will receive His free gift INSPITE of the fact that they are good or bad (and they all are bad and sinners). His free gift is not at all based on how good or bad anyone has been - amen - praise God!
My favorite Santa Claus story:
Nicholas, the saintly and generous bishop of Myra, encountered Arius at the Council of Nicea — and immediate beat the cr@p out of him.
But seriously folks...magritte
That said, no, I don't celebrate Christmas, but I am offended at the atheist and non-Christian's assault on Christmas. If we as Christian's work among ourselves to get rid of Christmas Traditions in favor of more biblical Holy days, then fine, but I don't want anti-Christians to wage a war against my brother s and sisters.
Jack-booted Fun cop.
Santa’s description comes from the Master of the Wild Hunt. He skinned an animal and wore the bloody skin inside out. That’s why Santa has a red suit with fur trim...
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Blog hits. The TRUE spirit of Christmas! Ka-ching!
Why not just post it here at FR?
Grinch.
Just a thought.
Oh, BTW why do you excerpt your own articles? Why do you make your fellow freepers open a new window to read your posts? Why don't you just post the whole thing here?
Not in my home. Ask my 4 year old daughter the reason for the season and she breaks out in verse.