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Bible Question: In a Bible discussion last night, a lady at our church said she didn't see anything wrong with teaching children to believe in Santa Clause. She thinks that it is harmless fun. I know this isn't the Christmas season, but I am interested to know how members of the forum would address this practice of including Santa Clause in the teaching of the birth of Christ during the Christmas season. What do you tell your children when asked about Santa Clause? I look foward to your response? Thank you for your time. JAL |
Bible Answer: JAL, You ask a very pertinent question that many as parents, including myself have struggled with. As a parent, we've always taught our daughters (from an early age) the difference between Jesus and Santa- namely that he didn't die for their sins, etc. As a family we've chosen not to participate in this "harmless fun", though in-laws have done so- and we were OK with that. While trying not to be too legalistic about this, we've made sure our kids knew WHAT they believed, and WHY they (and us) believed it. They could then distinguish for themselves. I've read and shared the true story of Saint Nicolas to my daughters- and it's amazing how our culture has warped and twisted that through commercialization! The following link might be helpful and would adequately sum up my feelings and sentiments as well as provide a Biblical basis: www.understandingyourbible.com/gracew29.htm. I hope this will help you, BradK |