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Stillwaiting · M
@wilderflower Just a reminder that those celebrating traditionally have the same rights .. sans all the labeling, judgement and condemnation if we aren't being PC enough.
wilderflower · F
@Stillwaiting And I didn’t say they don’t.
RemovedUsername1042818 · 22-25, M
Or we can let Santa be Santa and stop trying to insert politically correct trash into something wholesome like Christmas. You should be able to relate to people as they are. If you feel the need to twist someone else into yourself to be able to appreciate them as a person then there is something wrong with you. I can't think of anything more narcissistic than wanting to constantly see and hear yourself.
RemovedUsername1042818 · 22-25, M
@JoeyFoxx Okay boomer.
DaveyWavey01 · M
wilderflower · F
@DaveyWavey01 Nice try but it won't wash. Otherwise you would have just left the one comment and left.
DaveyWavey01 · M
@wilderflower you kept coming back with stupid comments and putting words in my mouth I couldn’t resist
wilderflower · F
@DaveyWavey01 And you keep coming back. Interesting.
rckt148 · 61-69, M
When 5 of them are standing around ,and kids ask which one is santa
I ain't gonna lie
I will say all of them regardless of gender or color
and all of them are a fictitious character
But the principle was based on a real man
then the pagans capitalized on it
and the Papacy said it was Christs birthday
They love lies and traditions
Want to serve Christ ,,give something in His name
don't look for something ,,thats my take on it
I don't expect gifts on someone else's birthday
I didn't teach my kids to expect them either
But I don't have a problem if they still have the traditional Christmas
I never forced my beliefs on them
Only one of mine has a tree ,but all of them serve the homeless at the mission ,then we have a family meal and sing praise songs until everyone is tired ,,its always a big turn out ,always a blessed time
And then I don't have to hurt anyone's feelings about the gender of santa
but if they ask ,I tell them why I don't keep the traditional holiday
Most people know the truth about the holiday now days anyway
but they love them presents ,,not the spirit of the season
but anything that can get people that normally act like they hate each other to come together and act like they care ,,I ain't knocking that part
I ain't gonna lie
I will say all of them regardless of gender or color
and all of them are a fictitious character
But the principle was based on a real man
then the pagans capitalized on it
and the Papacy said it was Christs birthday
They love lies and traditions
Want to serve Christ ,,give something in His name
don't look for something ,,thats my take on it
I don't expect gifts on someone else's birthday
I didn't teach my kids to expect them either
But I don't have a problem if they still have the traditional Christmas
I never forced my beliefs on them
Only one of mine has a tree ,but all of them serve the homeless at the mission ,then we have a family meal and sing praise songs until everyone is tired ,,its always a big turn out ,always a blessed time
And then I don't have to hurt anyone's feelings about the gender of santa
but if they ask ,I tell them why I don't keep the traditional holiday
Most people know the truth about the holiday now days anyway
but they love them presents ,,not the spirit of the season
but anything that can get people that normally act like they hate each other to come together and act like they care ,,I ain't knocking that part
indyjoe · 56-60, M
The character of Santa Claus was derived from the real life person Saint Nicholas, thus the reason he is always depicted mostly as a white male. Now even though "Santa Claus" is not an actual person, he is representative of the spirit of the holiday/season and therefore can be portrayed anyway one wishes. Most people though like and want to hold onto tradition and that is why this is not common practice. As I see it, a person is free to believe in "Santa" in any form they wish and choose...but it is Christmas, and it's not that big of an issue or deal. Why mar the spirit of the holiday with sexism and racism? It is supposed to be a season of peace and goodwill.
Dainbramadge · 56-60, M
Dainbramadge · 56-60, M
@JoeyFoxx Ha ha ha!!! That is exactly what I want to know too. Where do we draw the line?
Do we except a drag queen Santa???
Do we except a drag queen Santa???
Dainbramadge · 56-60, M
@JoeyFoxx I think the thread was addressing more along the lines of changing the existing traditions.
Kids would never understand why all of a sudden there is a black woman Santa. I think something to that effect would tarnish kids view on the tradition and confuse them.
No matter how the tradition began or was perpetuated it is a holiday revolving around kids. Santa is a major part of the magic that keeps the tradition alive for them.
Kids would never understand why all of a sudden there is a black woman Santa. I think something to that effect would tarnish kids view on the tradition and confuse them.
No matter how the tradition began or was perpetuated it is a holiday revolving around kids. Santa is a major part of the magic that keeps the tradition alive for them.
Stillwaiting · M
Omg .. we're gonna start in on this gender neutral stuff with Santa Claus now?
Who is next .. Mother Nature? Old Man Winter? SMH.
If you are different .. be yourself .. but don't expect the world to pretend what they identify as no longer exists for you to do that.
Who is next .. Mother Nature? Old Man Winter? SMH.
If you are different .. be yourself .. but don't expect the world to pretend what they identify as no longer exists for you to do that.
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666Maggotz · F
A superior version! @ChemDawg
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Penny · 46-50, F
@wilderflower not as St. Nick unless they are like in costume or something
Penny · 46-50, F
@wilderflower https://www.learnreligions.com/the-origins-of-santa-claus-2562993
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MarkPaul · 26-30, M
This seems like a nod towards paganism. Haven't humans advanced at least past this?
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MethDozer · M
Because it's just stupid pandering over non issues.