Christmas Day vs. Santa Clause Day

Do you have trouble with the decision of what type of Christmas card you will send out every year? Will it be one that reflects that Santa Man? Or will it be one that reflects the true meaning of Christmas-- the celebration of the birth of our Savior? Believe it or not, many of today's Christmas cards have a little bit of both. Although I prefer Christmas cards that include artistic images of the manger, the Shepherds in the field , Joseph, Mary, and Jesus; I have found a couple of combinations I can well... somewhat live with.



You will not find very many people who dislike the story of Santa Clause. Who can be against a jovial fictional character who encourages others to give. Gifts from hot-wheel cars and barbies to a family cruise will place a smile on many faces again this year. No, I don't have a problem with Santa. I just wish we could celebrate "Happy Holidays or Santa Clause Day" on a different day than Christmas Day. I mean how is it we should want to celebrate a Holy day with a fictional character?

I think Happy Holidays should be right after Thanksgiving Day and before the Holy celebration of Christmas. How about December 12th? That sounds great. That way Santa can have his day where we exchange gifts and whatever... and Christmas Day can truly be the celebration of a Holy day with Bible reading and reflecting on why Jesus was born.  Instead of exchanging gifts, why not exchange an "I love you" to your neighbor, "God loves you" to a stranger, and the biggest one of all... "I forgive you" to the one that has hurt you. Unless it's a long distance call these little exchanges are free.


What do you think?

Melvina