Did you stop believing in Santa Claus just because everyone told you he wasn't real?
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I believe Santa Claus is real. Read the story,\n"Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus"
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I think christmas is nothing more than crass commercialism masquerading as holiday bliss!  But it gets me some paid vacation time.  I really don't want to celebrate it but I will give presents to the kids.  However I would not lie to my kids about santa claus.  I think they need to just know the truth from day one.  I want my kids to be able to think intelligently and be able to see past their surroundings.  I believe that this skill needs to start developing as soon as possible.
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Who told you Santa is not real. He gets millions of letters addressed to him every year at the post office. None of them are returned to sender. He must be real.
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If I believe in the tooth fairy, the Easter bunny and SAnta Claus (not to mention Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer), would you think the less of me?
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He did.\n\nThe true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to the those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.\n\nUnder the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruthlessly persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas suffered for his faith, was exiled and imprisoned. The prisons were so full of bishops, priests, and deacons, there was no room for the real criminals—murderers, thieves and robbers. After his release, Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. He died December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathedral church, where a unique relic, called manna, formed in his grave. This liquid substance, said to have healing powers, fostered the growth of devotion to Nicholas. The anniversary of his death became a day of celebration, St. Nicholas Day.\n\nThrough the centuries many stories and legends have been told of St. Nicholas' life and deeds. These accounts help us understand his extraordinary character and why he is so beloved and revered as protector and helper of those in need.\n\nOne story tells of a poor man with three daughters. In those days a young woman's father had to offer prospective husbands something of value—a dowry. The larger the dowry, the better the chance that a young woman would find a good husband. Without a dowry, a woman was unlikely to marry. This poor man's daughters, without dowries, were therefore destined to be sold into slavery. Mysteriously, on three different occasions, a bag of gold appeared in their home-providing the needed dowries. The bags of gold, tossed through an open window, are said to have landed in stockings or shoes left before the fire to dry. This led to the custom of children hanging stockings or putting out shoes, eagerly awaiting gifts from Saint Nicholas. Sometimes the story is told with gold balls instead of bags of gold. That is why three gold balls, sometimes represented as oranges, are one of the symbols for St. Nicholas. And so St. Nicholas is a gift-giver.\n\nOne of the oldest stories showing St. Nicholas as a protector of children takes place long after his death. The townspeople of Myra were celebrating the good saint on the eve of his feast day when a band of Arab pirates from Crete came into the district. They stole treasures from the Church of Saint Nicholas to take away as booty. As they were leaving town, they snatched a young boy, Basilios, to make into a slave. The emir, or ruler, selected Basilios to be his personal cupbearer, as not knowing the language, Basilios would not understand what the king said to those around him. So, for the next year Basilios waited on the king, bringing his wine in a beautiful golden cup. For Basilios' parents, devastated at the loss of their only child, the year passed slowly, filled with grief. As the next St. Nicholas' feast day approached, Basilios' mother would not join in the festivity, as it was now a day of tragedy. However, she was persuaded to have a simple observance at home—with quiet prayers for Basilios' safekeeping. Meanwhile, as Basilios was fulfilling his tasks serving the emir, he was suddenly whisked up and away. St. Nicholas appeared to the terrified boy, blessed him, and set him down at his home back in Myra. Imagine the joy and wonderment when Basilios amazingly appeared before his parents, still holding the king's golden cup. This is the first story told o
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Well Santa Claus isn't an idea. He's real, he was born into a wealthy family in Italy, and his name was Saint Nicholas, when he was born his mother died in birth. and he lived with his father. His father died when he was a teenager, and from then he would travel Europe spreading Peace and joy, back in his home town in Italy, he heard about this man that was going to put his daughters into prostitution to pay for taxes. So on every night of Hanukah(not sure about the spelling) he take a bag of money and toss it through the window of this man house. On the first night the man was curious of who was giving him the money, so on every nighthe would wait u for the bag then try to see who through the in the window, until the night when  he saw Saint Nicholas and thanked him dearly for  the money. And when Saint Nicholas died they put his remains in a tomb in Bary(i think thats the proper name) which is in Turkey. And also thew Blood of Saint Nicholas still runs in some of us. So right now we dont Know if He lives in Greenland at the North Pole or if he's still in Italy you never Know. Like my question i just askes about 15 minutes ago ; Where did god come from, what was before god? , trust me it's tricky, but only some questions can be answered.
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Santa Claus will always exist-if there are children to believe in him.\n\nSanta is about the spirit of goodwill-not an actual person.
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well some people believe that the only way you go to the fire place is if you refuse to believe in him.\n\nthe similarities between god and santa claus are uncanny, except if you are bad, santa only punishes you with no presents on christmas but god makes you BURN!
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My mom told about santa not existing. I had to figure it out for myself about god not existing.
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The short answer: God = Santa Claus.
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No, of course he's not real. All those presents you get are from your parents. Why do you think they ask what you want for christmas?
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You didn't, you just accepted the truth that there is one God and many ways of worshipping Him and accepting Him into your lives.  Viva la difference!\n\nLucky future kids though...twice the holidays :)
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I absolutely believe in Santa Claus.\n\nThere may not be a man in a red velvet suit living with elves at the North Pole, but Santa Claus is very, very real.\n\nI see Santa Claus in innumerable acts of kindness this time of year.  The "Coats for Kids" drive.  The "Toys for Tots".  The free turkeys for needy families.\n\nI see Santa Claus on crowded streets when one driver gives up a space for another.  When someone drops a few extra quarters in the "Take-a-Penny; Leave-a-Penny" cup.  When a stranger offers the extra $10 so someone else doesn't have to go hungry.\n\nI see Santa Claus on the sidewalks and in schools and in offices when people who don't know each other hold open doors with a wish of "Happy Holidays".\n\nI see Santa Claus in the joy-filled eyes of children on Christmas morning.  I see Santa Claus in the tears of their parents.\n\nIn these and many, many other selfless acts of remarkable and unexpected kindness, I see Santa Claus.\n\nYes, Santa Claus is very, very real.  If only he visited more often....
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I don't. I don't teach my children about Santa. I tell them i am responsible for all the nice pressies. : )
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I'd call those hypocrites out. They must be very insecure about their beliefs if they are threatened by Santa. They harp on and on about believing in this higher being, that no one has seen. I'm talking about God, not Jesus (most Christians of late seem to think that they are one and the same, which they are not.) Jesus did walk on this Earth. These same people try to say that Santa is dead. My understanding is that Santa Claus, is a saint; Saint Nicholas. \n\nI grew up in a Christian home, but we also believed in Santa. \nSanta wants you to be good so that you can be rewarded on Christmas morning. You can't see him. I think those ideals gave us the outline of what is expected of us from God. The bible outlines the many rules we must adhere to, or face the dire consequences of the failure to do so. \nSanta just focuses on the positive reinforcement of those biblical bylaws. If we are good all year, get a reward. Nothing wrong with that.
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I believe in Santa - Because of the spirit of giving and spreading joy to people. So, in a sense- there is a part of santa in people.
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Yes I believe in Santa Claus. There was a fellow who went around doing good deeds for people named Saint Nicholas. He was became a Saint in one of the branch of the Christian Religions. He lived in Turkey during the 4th Century and he was best known for his good deed to a poor man who had three daughters all of them wanted to get married but the father had no money for a dowery for each of his daughters. So that none of them would become prostitutes, Nicholas as he was called at that time went to the man's house and through an open window placed money in each of the daughter's stockings. Hence the idea of putting gifts in one stockings. There is a shrine to him in Bari Italy. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of archers,children,prostitutes, lawyers and pharamacist plus a few other people in different trades. So yes there really is a Santa Clause and he wasn't made up by coke-a-cola.