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Santa vs. Jesus

Dec. 2, 2008 at 3:46 PM by ohmsgrace05
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Can you allow your children to believe in Santa and still call yourself a Christian?

Can you encourage your children to believe in Santa and also teaching them the story of Jesus's birth and the real meaning of Christmas?

It just seems like a lot of people chose not to tell their children about Santa because Christmas is really about Jesus...which I agree with for the most part. But, we love doing Santa at our house...its fun for us and its fun for our DD. I dont understand what is so bad about teaching them about Santa but also making sure they know about the REAL meaning of CHRISTmas which is Christ.

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	by stefvan on Dec. 2, 2008 at 3:48 PM We do both at our house.
	by necro1134 on Dec. 2, 2008 at 3:48 PM thats the real reason for YOUR christmas not every one elses. ~Ariel Lynn~
	by mamadrama07 on Dec. 2, 2008 at 3:48 PM Same here! Quoting stefvan: We do both at our house.
	by willandbrismom on Dec. 2, 2008 at 3:50 PM Well the the story of santa is actually based on a true story. I believe the original santa was german or something like that. He was so generous to the people of his village and gave all that he had to help others that to me that is as christian in spirit as you can get. So I allow my children to believe in santa as well as teach them about Jesus. When they are old enough to know that santa isnt an elf or whatever I show them the real story of St. Nicholas and how we should use his generosity as an example. I am a Southern Baptist, Pro-Life, Southern Redneck Dixie Momma!!
	by ohmsgrace05 on Dec. 2, 2008 at 3:50 PM Awww...is that your baby?!? I knew you were expecting... Im about to check out your profile! I have seen you in lots of posts and I really like you...I hope I dont come across as sounding like a smart a$$ here but... Sorry if i am not politcally correct enough for you. Quoting necro1134: thats the real reason for YOUR christmas not every one elses.
	by piwife on Dec. 2, 2008 at 3:51 PM we do both I am a feed your baby what you want, public bf supported,pro-life,pro immigration, lover of animals. co-sleeping ,vaccinating, gun supporter, colombain girl in love with a us. marine (aka my hubby' mistress)
	by Bugabug on Dec. 2, 2008 at 3:53 PM We do both. How is Santa not a good example?? BUGABUG
	by LoveMy7 on Dec. 2, 2008 at 3:54 PM I see nothing wrong with them believing in both.We had for years until my then Pastor's wife was teaching bible school to my kids around Christmas and told tell,with out ask me,that there was no such thing as Santa.
	by stephtill on Dec. 2, 2008 at 3:54 PM Quoting stefvan: We do both at our house.
	by ohmsgrace05 on Dec. 2, 2008 at 3:55 PM I dont think its a bad example. I grew up doing both at my house and I intend on doing both with my DD but I cant help but notice so many mommas only teaching their children the story of Jesus and not allowing them to believe in Santa. Some say that lying to your children about this is sinful and wrong...IDK, just wanted to get everyone elses opinions of it. Quoting Bugabug: We do both. How is Santa not a good example??