Santa is a man that represents the Spirit of Christmas. Kris Kringle believed himself to be Santa Claus, and the courts even ruled he is not crazy. It really comes down to perception. I can deeply believe I am an angel and even convince others I am an angel. Does that mean I am crazy or are we not agreed on what that really means? Kris Kringle is Santa Claus, but we have to decide what that means. Does he have reindeer that fly and pull a sleigh with all the children of the world’s presents? Does he have time to go to every obedient child's house and fit through the chimney? Does he have magic? Is he all knowing? Of course not, but he is still Santa Claus. For one thing, Kris Kringle didn’t disagree when the parents of the children flat out said they needed to go and buy their children the gift Santa just said they would receive. For example, the lawyer putting Santa on trial even admitted that he was the one who purchased the gifts for his son.…
The paragraph goes on explaining that Santa is the feeling of, "...love and generosity and devotion..." and that without them, and in connection Santa, humans wouldn't be able to battle life. That the, "... external light with which childhood fills the world would be…
Hey Virginia, there is more than just a Santa Claus. Nowadays, Americans have either forgotten or ignored Christmas traditions put in place over 1500 years ago. They would rather indulge in the gifts and shopping to please their family than sit back and enjoy the holiday. This new mindset has led Christmas, Hanukkah, and other seasonal festivals to lose their religious intent through the past centuries by the hands of both people and markets. The original purpose of Christmas, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, has been trampled and overshadowed by a marketeer’s interpretation of how to represent the holiday. Santa and snowmen have become the faces of Christmas, instead of the Son…
While people worship the Santa Claus, religions focus more on their origins. Christmas is a time to sit back and have a good time whether it be opening presents, or talking about the true meaning of Christmas. What a lot of people fail to realize is that for some religions they don’t follow the traditional Christmas standards. Many questions are being asked as in, what exactly goes on during the most wonderful time of the year? Do you have traditions that specifically fit into your lifestyle? What does Christmas mean to you? Are they grateful for being who you are?…
“Maybe there really is a Santa Claus.” Many ideas can be interpreted from this simple sentence written in Miranda's diary, on page 139 of Life As We Knew It, by Susan Beth Pfeffer! Santa Claus, the world's beloved giver of gifts, transporter of toys, rider of reindeer, is more important than you might think. Most children only realize the minimum, that they have to behave, in order for Santa to bring them more presents. In reality, Santa is giving them the best gift of all,everlasting hope. Santa allows kids to have something to look forward to all year round, his arrival. The thought of his presence is like a beacon of hope, or belief for people of all ages. The only problem is, when kids find out he isn't real. That day, where they overhear…
Skewed thoughts of how and why to celebrate Christmas has trampled the faith-based version of the holiday. In movies widely popular in the younger generation, the celebration of Christmas revolves around unrealistic traditions, such as receiving gifts from Santa and his reindeer. Reality, however, differs. Christmas should revolve less around fantasies and materialistic gifts and more toward appreciation, family, and Jesus Christ (the reason for the season). For instance, movies such as “Rudolph the Rednose Reindeer” directed by Larry Roemer and the many sequels of “Santa Claus” directed by John Pasquin have plots about elves and reindeer trying to impress Santa. Adults focus on the legend of Saint Nicholas when teaching their children about Christmas causing them to lose sight of its religious…
Christmas is a holiday celebrated around the world. Children wait all night the evening before for santa to place their gifts beneath the tree. Excitement rages from them the morning of December twenty-fifth; pretty wrapping paper and shiny bows glisten under the christmas tree lights while the bulbs upon it sparkle so elegantly. However, Christmas is not about all these aspects that it is displayed as. Christmas has more meaning than pretty gifts and how many gifts each child has under the tree. This holiday is above the amount of money one kid gets while the next gets so little. Though some see Christmas as a materialistic holiday, it has far more depth than so little meaning. The Holiday of Christmas contrasts greatly with celebrations…
The season, is winter and Christmas is in the winter months The Christmas seasons, symbolizes new birth such as the Grinch’s heart is reborn, because it grow three sizes and he grows to love and has been accepted by the Who’s. The Grinch’s archetypal changes from “outcast” and “bad guy” to a “good guy”. He’s a new good person, with a big…
Winston Churchill once said, “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” As the big day draws near, it is important to reflect on the roots of the global holiday as well as the direction in which it is heading. Christmas is a tradition rooted deep in the history of western society. It has undergone many changes since it’s earliest celebrations. Even today, the holiday is constantly changing. Each year brings new innovations to Christmas. In the dawn of the holiday, it was minor and focused on the birth of Jesus, the light of the world. In the 19th century, Christmas was a time of family and goodwill to mankind. Today, though there still remains aspects of religion and selflessness, more than ever it has become a holiday consumed by commercialism. It is a development that is not likely to go way any time soon.…
St. nicholas was a real person who delivered money and gifts to the poor. "It's a real story, it's a real value and it's something that inspires children," said Dr. Matthew Lober. So once it's the right time to tell the kids tell them who the true “santa’ is for them but also tell them how there was a sort of santa.…
He is portrayed as a herald of the season, not a holiday. His creation was a method to explain the wintery climate the permeated the final and beginning months of the year; the wintery climate, however, evolved into a prominent backdrop for the Christmas holiday. Fluttering snow, chilly winds, and icicle formations – the western (and mainstream) image of Christmas is amid the stark season of Winter. A White Christmas has become the fantasized desire for anyone and everyone. Although the holiday happens roughly four days after Winter has begun, the season dominates the imagery of Christmas.…
Parents should tell their children about Santa Claus and other Christmas stories. Eliminating Santa Claus out of Christmas is ruining all the magic, fun, and excitement. Imagination is a key component to the magic, fun, and excitement. As said in an article, “Allowing…
Those who truly believe Santa Claus get the gift of truth. Last year Macy's hired women for the act of Santa claus they because needed employees and the parents were fussing and did not think a women could play Santa claus.but in Wellington department store would only hire men for the act of Santa claus .Macy's department store is in New york city and Wellington department store is in Kalamazoo.There are similarities and differences between women Santa and men Santa.…
Charles Dickens, the celebrated English writer, was motivated to write this novel, “A Christmas Carol”, because of his heartfelt sympathy at the poverty existing in England and his will to teach others the meanness to the human heart. The tale was solely designed to inspire charity and goodwill in people’s hearts to include those lea fortunate in the traditions involved in the celebrations of Christmas and its universal goodwill. Charity towards the poor and destitute is clearly displayed throughout the novel with the use of Tiny Tim who symbolises the plight of the poor which evokes feelings of charity in the rich, and the use of Scrooge the “covetous old sinner” who transforms his morbid self into an animated Christian man.…
Christmas is my favorite holiday. It’s the time of year when I accompany my mother, sister or friends to the store to buy gifts for other people. We decorate our homes to bring cheer to our friends and families. We hang our light on the outside of the homes to brighten the spirits of our friends, neighbors, and strangers, who drive by to see the colored lights. This holiday is my favorite because on this particular day I get the quality time to spend with my family, it’s relaxing and personally it brings joy and spirit into my life.…