Well...For eons ‘counterfeit’ religions, such as (Jehovah Witness and others) have attempted to ‘bait and switch’ people by using various distractions, ( such as santa clause), to “soften up” individuals by causing them to question and doubt what they believe and celebrate as Holidays, an attempt ‘to create false guilt’ ....it's a well known tactic...just exactly as satan did in the Garden.
It's well known that Christmas is a celebration of Christ's birth throughout the season, regardless of the “game” played of Santa Clause, Flying Reindeer etc. So of course there's a link....fairy tales engage children at this time of year...fun for all! Yet Children sing of the “Baby Jesus” , role play on stages throughout our country his birth. It's a wonderful season for all...
So the Santa Clause issue is mute.....knit picking about it is a waste of time and effort for the truth of Christmas as Christ's Birth remains central for Christians.
Christ is central to Christmas and why the Holiday is Celebrated by Christians...
I brought up the point to illustrate truth. I don't think there's any way to say that Santa Claus is truth. I've seen you put up reasons, but it's not truth. And when Santa Claus is mixed up Christianity then it's blending a truth and lie together.
2Jn 1:1 The Elder, To the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all those who have known the truth,
2Jn 1:2 because of the truth which abides in us and will be with us forever:
2Jn 1:3 Grace, mercy, and peace will be with you from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
2Jn 1:4 I rejoiced greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, as we received commandment from the Father.
I just don't think Jesus Christ or the first disciples would ever have condoned, encouraged, or found excuses for this. Truth is a precious commodity and teaching our children about the Lord is serious business with no room for fairy tales or fables.
2Pe 1:16 For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty.