We Believe in Santa Claus

 

Okay.  So I was going to post another job opportunity this afternoon - and I may still do that later.  But then I came across this article on MomLogic: I Refuse to Let My Kids Believe in Santa Claus.  The author states that she not only does not let her children believe in Santa Claus, but doesn't mind one bit when they ruin it for other children whose parents have made a different choice. 

If you don't want your children to believe in Santa Claus, that's your perfect right.  I, myself, think Santa Claus is a wonderful and selfless tradition.  It's an opportunity to give, while expecting nothing in return.  It's the Spirit of Christmas. 

As a Christian, it represents, to me, the gift Jesus gave freely and without strings to all who will accept: eternal life.  And that's what I explained to my children, when they eventually realized the truth as they got older.  The myth of Santa is about the spirit of giving selflessly, freely, and without expectation of thanks. 

My kids are 17 (the twins) and 21 now.  They weren't crushed when they found out about Santa.  In fact, we still have Santa.  It's a beautiful tradition, and it's our tradition.  As for the author, I feel sorry for her.  I have no problem with her decision to not allow her children to believe in Santa.  It's her perfect right as a parent. 

I, however, have made a different choice.  What bothers me is her smug glee when her children spoil Santa for other children. 

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