Keeping Christmas Spirit Alive
Christmas Just Isn’t The Same Without Santa Claus!
By Yvonne Thompson
Holidays may come and go but some holidays, like Christmas,
should never change. Most folks have a favorite holiday and for many it is Christmas. The festivities, shopping, and decorating
get the best of all of us but Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without Santa Claus stopping by for a quick visit
to share the true meaning of Christmas, giving.
Although Christmas can be a busy time of year, we must not
forget to go back to basics. Santa’s kind and giving spirit touches everyone and he is able to bring back the never-ending
nostalgia of childhood for adults too. As adults, we try to keep Santa Claus alive for our children to keep the innocence
of their youth as long as possible. The smiles we see on our children’s faces when they sit on Santa’s knee and
the anticipation of Christmas day allow us to somehow live vicariously through the eyes of our children. We may be adults
but we’re still a little kid at heart.
Our children are growing ever so fast and smarter by the minute.
It seems that their innocence is lost so much sooner these days. But that doesn’t mean they don’t need to be entertained
and sheltered in Santa’s comfort zone for a little while longer. Eventually your child will ask if Santa Claus really
exists. Like most parents we will try to keep Santa’s spirit alive for as long as we can. In our efforts to keep the
joyous mystery of Santa Claus alive, we sometimes recreate jolly old Saint Nick at home by dressing up as Santa Claus. Or
you may even do the annual mall visit with Santa. This year you may need more than just a Santa Claus suit or visit to the
local mall to impress your children. This year you could give them even more by sending a Letter From Santa.
As parents we know that Santa Claus is a representation of
the real meaning of Christmas, the spirit of giving. Christmas is ultimately about being able to give from the heart and not
just giving material things. Santa Claus history reveals the story of Saint Nicholas, a religious bishop, who was well known
for his generosity towards children and poor. It is believed that Saint Nicholas entered homes through a window and left gifts
for the children as they slept. During the Christmas season, we continue this self-less tradition of giving that Saint Nicholas
began. By keeping the Santa Claus spirit alive our children learn the value of giving through special moments that make a
lifetime of treasured memories.
About The Author
Yvonne Thompson owns and operates
Assistance For You, a Virtual Assistant Support Service and the popular Letters From Santa web site, which creates holiday
joy by mailing personalized Santa Letters to children. For more information visit the web site at http://sendasantaletter.com
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