Is there really a Santa Claus, Father Time, St. Nicholas or Kris Kringle?
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Is Santa coming to town? Do you believe? Were you naughty or nice? Are you awaiting with child like anticipation the arrival of this jolly old elf? These are the same questions we ask year in and year out. It is as if we all suffer from amnesia and need to use or hear these same old cliche’s all over again. Does it ever get old?
Nearly 40% of the United States has reported snow on the ground at this very moment and that should equate to smooth sailing for Santa. There is, however, a frenzied state of mind among Santa’s helpers. Will the gifts be there on time? Will everyone receive what they wanted? Will the funds be available or has Father Time’s budget been cut this year too? So many people are facing financial difficulties during this commercialized time of year. I can’t imagine the pain of a parent who is unable to provide their children with the presents they so eagerly wished for. Thankfully, there are still many who offer a giving hand and heart. The Salvation Army, Toys For Tots and numerous community organizations prevail in an attempt to give the children of the world a little ray of sunshine. After all, in the eyes of children, Santa is all powerful and magical and he definitely isn’t poor.
When my girls were small I met Santa and Mrs. Claus early enough to give them one present each to dole out on Christmas Eve. The expressions of innocence, glee, joy and excitement on their angelic faces were priceless. Mr. and Mrs. Claus even left sleigh tracks in the snow in front of our house. My daughters sure believed in Santa that year. Philanthropy abounds with good Samaritans donating money, food, clothes and coats, serving free meals or delivering meals to the needy. Aren’t they all St. Nicholas to some degree? Of course they are.
Family and loved ones are sowed all over, not unlike the floating seeds of a dandelion. On a personal note, we will celebrate early this year as our families perform a crazy juggling act, in a feverish attempt to see everyone important to them. It is a busy time, with some family living out of town and yet others traveling to different destinations. It’s the season of complete and utter chaos in a never ending effort to be Kris Kringle.
Someone recently explained to me the four (4) stages of life: 1. You believe in Santa Claus. 2. You don’t believe in Santa Claus. 3. You play Santa Claus. 4. You look like Santa Claus.
I believe in the spirit of this holiday season. There are many good people in the world and we certainly are more alike than different. By and large we love the children of the world and want nothing but the best for them. Whether you are a believer of Santa or look like Santa, if you have a good heart, a helping hand, time to volunteer, are forgiving and donate to charity….then by all means you are the real deal.
I know I believe in the goodness and positive energy of the season and I sincerely hope you do also. So, to all a goodnight and ho, ho, ho. May Santa Claus touch all of your hearts during this wondrous time.
santa is just a symbol of what Christmas should really be about..”GIVING” and that’s the reason why Christ was born..for us to do what God has done..He gave HIS son for us..:)
that’s why we celebrate the season in the first place..or is there any other reason that i know not of?..
Great share 
It is something I would want my son to believe as I did when I was a child.
It matters not, in my opinion, whether Santa is real or not; the meaning behind it is more important.
Oh and of course, Santa is real
I love the paragraph about 4 stages of life. In Ukraine we have Grandfather Frost and the Snow Girl; I have written about them in my article
http://socyberty.com/holidays/grandfather-frost-the-russian-brother-of-santa-claus/
So, I have gone through 3 first stages already: I believed in Grandfather Frost (Santa Claus), I didn’t believed in Grandfather Frost (Santa Claus) and I played the Snow Girl when my son believed in Santa Claus.
There is no 4th stage for me bcz the Snow Gilr is always a girl.
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