What About Santa?

I was brought up in a christian home and my parents taught me

about Santa Claus. Children must have a child-hood and part of

growing up is having a time to believe and dream. I am in my

forties and an ordained pastor and founder of a ministry. So, Santa

did me no harm - just gave me wonderful childhood memories. In

today’s fast paced world - if a child believes in Santa past the age of

four it would be extremely rare.

I do not believe if a child believes in Santa - it will harm a

child. A christmas tree can be viewed as a beautiful gift of God and

the presents placed underneath - are a way to brighten a child’s or

adult’s Christmas day. The only danger that there would be is if you

started worshipping the christmas tree or santa! If you raise a child

up in a christian home with a good christian example - the child will

know the difference between make believe and reality.

If your child asks straight forward: “Is there a santa?” - then it

is important to answer the question truthfully. Then, explain the

difference between reality and fantasy. As you explain the

Christmas Story explain that God is real and the story of Jesus’ birth

is the truth and it really did happen.

I was a very trusting child and never really questioned about

Santa. I was probably in first or second grade before I asked: “Is

Santa real?” Of course, my parents were upfront and said: “No”. I

guess, deep down I had known for some time - but it was fun to

dream about santa and his reindeer. I have wonderful memories of

Christmas and Santa! I personally believe it would have done more

harm than good to have deprived me of the fantasy of Santa.

Children are only little once and they will someday reflect on

childhood memories. So, this Christmas make some positive

memories with your little ones and your family. Make this a

Christmas to remember.