I know this article/post may seem "radical" to some friends, to others it might just be the words you've been looking to piece together this time of year. A perspective on Jesus vs. Santa.
The Christmas Conundrum
Stand out quotes:
*For a five-year-old, how can Jesus compete with Santa? Our children
don't have spiritual perspective; when faced with the choice of
allegience, they have a baby in a manger, or they can get a jolly,
twinkling, flying character who will bring them presents. This is going
to be an easy choice for them.
*Ditto for all of us. When there are commercials that say, "Hey? You know
how to avoid the terrible Disappointed Face when you give your loved
one her gift? Buy her a Toyota!"...we have seriously derailed, folks.
*Four years ago, we started this gift-giving policy for each kid: Something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to read. That's it.
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