This is about Santa Claus.

Yesterday another user’s post asked a question. Based on the reactions some people don’t like the idea of a gender neutral Santa even though Santa [i]isn’t a real person[/i]!!
I was told Santa represents the spirit of Christmas. That means anyone can be Santa.
Is Santa strictly a white male or can Santa Claus be a white female? How about a black male? A black female?

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Dainbramadge · 56-60, M

Santa is a tradition hundreds of years old. Why would anyone want to change it unless it was for selfish reasons???

JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M

So, Rudolph is ok.

Macy’s having a non denominational Santa is ok.

Some changes are ok. But others aren’t?

Tell me where you draw the line.

@Dainbramadge

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???

JoeyFoxx · 51-55, M

@Dainbramadge I suppose it depends on intent.

There have been many songs over the years about people missing the true spirit of Christmas.

Frankly, I see no need to draw a line so long as the intent is sharing and being with loved ones.

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.