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No Santa Claus? Robin Robinson, a news anchor on Fox News, Chicago said in a broadcast recently that “There is no Santa Claus.” She was talking about the pressure that parents feel to purchase extravagant gifts because their children believe in unlimited luxury at Christmas time. Her point was met with strenuous objection from parents all over the city.
Robinson apologized the next day and said that “So many kids don’t get to be children, that for those who do get to live the wonder and magic of Christmas, I would never spoil it intentionally. So I sincerely apologize.”
It’s a dilemma, isn’t it? We want to tell the truth, to be honest and forthcoming when challenged by a statement we have made. I imagine that most of us do feel that Christmas has become more of a commercial money making enterprise than a time to celebrate steadfast love. But what about the wonder and the magic of Christmas? What about the idea of unlimited generosity? I may not believe in a white haired man in a red suit who brings me what I want, but I do believe in generosity and kindness and love.
When my daughter was little, she used to ask me if there was a Santa Claus, and I always said, “I believe in the magic of Christmas, and I believe that anything is possible.” And I still believe that. But we have to do our part. Buying one more expensive toy is not the answer, but expressing our love and our joy for a relationship with someone is. And I think that’s what Jesus wants for Christmas.
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