What's your opinion on parents who don't do Santa for their children when living in a mostly Christian/Catholic country?
Would you do Santa or no do Santa for your children in this situation?
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goagainsttheflow · 26-30, F
Well Santa (the one who flies on his sleigh) is a fictional character who has nothing to do with Christianity. For most of Christian/Catholic history, there wasn't a Santa Clause sneaking down chimneys to deliver toys specially made by elves. It would have been considered witchcraft, which was punishable by torture and death. So I'm sure the kids, and mine if I ever have any, will be fine celebrating Christmas without him.
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
@goagainsttheflow Exactly, our presents were "delivered" by baby Jesus. 😀 On the other hand, I don't consider our family particularly Christian. That was the first and the last thing about our Christmas that had something to do with religion. 😀 Besides, I remember it hazily since we figured out too soon that the presents were from our parents.
suzie1960 · 61-69, F
@goagainsttheflow [quote]Well Santa (the one who flies on his sleigh) is a fictional character who has nothing to do with Christianity. [/quote]
Of course not, Xmas has nothing to do with christianity either. It's a Pagan celebration that the christians hijacked just like Easter.
Santa is the spirit of the festivities, it wouldn't be the same without Him.
Of course not, Xmas has nothing to do with christianity either. It's a Pagan celebration that the christians hijacked just like Easter.
Santa is the spirit of the festivities, it wouldn't be the same without Him.
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
@suzie1960 The feast has nothing to do with Christianity but Christmas has. I've heard that's why they started to call it holiday in the USA. So other cultures wouldn't feel discriminated. xD
This Santa fact is interesting. I never heard about it before. Just the story about how he got red and commercialized because of Coca Cola.
This Santa fact is interesting. I never heard about it before. Just the story about how he got red and commercialized because of Coca Cola.
suzie1960 · 61-69, F
@CrazyMusicLover The Xmas tree is interesting. Some claim the practice originated among 16th century christians in Germany. The specific practice may have but tree worship is much older, Wassailing for example. The figure on top of the tree is thought by some to represent an angel but Pagans have told me it represents the tree spirit. Quite often a pentagram (5 pointed star) is used instead. That's a Pagan symbol, the Star of David has 6 points.
The story of Santa seems to be based on Odin. Santa has 8 reindeer drawing His sleigh; Odin's horse, Sleipnir, has 8 legs. Odin and Sleipnir are said to travel the night sky at Yule bringing sweets and toys to children.
The story of Santa seems to be based on Odin. Santa has 8 reindeer drawing His sleigh; Odin's horse, Sleipnir, has 8 legs. Odin and Sleipnir are said to travel the night sky at Yule bringing sweets and toys to children.
goagainsttheflow · 26-30, F
@CrazyMusicLover I'm not christian, either. I'm more on the pagan side of things as far as celebrating holidays go (I'm getting ready for Samhain, too).