Everyone of us knows “Santa Claus” ever since we were little.. He has been introduced by elders through their stories, specifically illustrated by televisions, movies, commercials, books and many more.. We all know the story that “Santa Claus is coming to town..” to give the children their gifts for Christmas..
This stout, wearing-all-red-with-black-belt-and-sack-full-o’-gifts-on his back, round spectacles, his snowy white beard and mustache that almost covers his face that’s why his unrecognizable, has tarried on every kids undemanding imagination… We all believed that “Santa” is really living in North Pole with his many elves. Believed that he is listing the names of the kids who have been good for the year and prepared them his presents.. We all just believed….
In fact, Santa Claus is really just a character of a story.. A make-believe..(or maybe a "man" does exist but just for a short time and people exaggerated his existence.) He existed, just so the children would believe that there will be presents for them on Christmas, so that they will be excited on Christmas day… He was made to create an overjoyed feeling for many, but does this relate to the word “Christmas” itself? The night when Jesus Christ was born? What does Santa’s relation to Jesus, who’s theoretically celebrating His birth that day?
I admired the one who invented “Santa” for he’s “such a hit!” but disappointed because he turned the minds off the true meaning of Christmas… try to ask some kids or even… Adults!!! and ask them what excites them on Christmas.. “SANTA CLAUS!!!” some would say…“ GIFTS!!”,“ NINONG &NINANG’S MONEY!!”( sorry, ninongs and ninangs but kids look for you on Christmas because you give them aginaldos...) Of course, Christmas is about giving but why do we give? “BECAUSE SANTA WILL SEE ME THAT I’M GOOD SO HE’LL GIVE ME PRESENT..” (sighs…) No!!! Parents, if you’re reading this.. you have to make sure your kids know the true meaning of Christmas!! The reason we give, is because of God!
God GAVE His only begotten Son (JESUS) for us because HE LOVES US!! (John 3:16). God loves us and gave us His most precious gift without any condition, all we have to do is just RECEIVE it .(JESUS).
Try to parallel Jesus Christ to Santa Claus…
· Jesus Christ’s birthday was on Christmas day, not sure on the exact day but it is true, for it was written in the Bible (the Living Word), Santa was made maybe during Christmas also by a man- author.
· Jesus Christ loves ALL children not just the good ones…unlike Santa who just give his presents for the good ones..
· Jesus Christ gift is for EVERYONE. (John 3:16), no delayed comings for you can receive it NOW, He doesn’t need reindeers to fly Him onto your house for He is EVERYWHERE. He knows that everyone’s doing bad things but that’s not the basis of Him giving us His gift. It is the most precious gift you would ever receive for it will last for eternity. Santa’s gifts were just homey-toys that will soon fade…
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I wrote this article about 4 years ago, I'm really glad flash drives are invented..haha! Let's celebrate the true meaning of Christmas... Remember, Christmas won't be "Christmas" without Christ!~_~
Much love, ♥
6 comments:
I'm so thankful that our faith isn't centered around a make-believe character. Jesus Christ is real and He loves us! Amen!
Thanks for being willing to share this important truth. When you even think of the song "Santa Claus is coming to Town" they even give him Christ-like attributes such as Omnipresence ("he sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake") Omnipotence ("He knows when you've been good or bad so be good for goodness sake") Last time I checked it was only God who can do those things!
Have a very blessed Christmas!
It's good that there are still people like you who knows the real essence of Christmas. It's not about the gifts that we receive, or Santa's coming to your house; but, the thing is we have to be prepared for Christ's coming.
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Good for you to point people toward Christ at Christmas. I mention Santa Claus as well, in fact Blue Santa.
Merry Christmas
Russ:)
Here is my Christmas post for 2010.
Russ:)
Sorry I mean on the satire and theology blog.
Blessings.
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