It's okay to kids about Santa.
Is it a good idea to tell kids about Santa? Some people believe that telling their children about Santa Claus is a good thing but others disagree. Some people worry about telling their kids Santa is real because they are afraid that they will feel betrayed. Kids that believe in Santa has said to help with their creative development. Parents should allow their children to believe in Santa Claus.
Do you worry about your children not trusting you after they find out that Santa's not real after you have told them he is? Many people are worried about losing the trust they have with their kids when they find out. The story behind Saint Nicholas is a real story, that has real value, so when parents tell their kids he
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Many people are worried about losing the trust they have with their kids when they find out. The story behind Saint Nicholas is a real story, that has real value, so when parents tell their kids he is real they are not lying completely ("Kids' belief in Santa myth is healthy, psychologists say" par. 4). "They are influenced by what they see around them. They get very excited about characters in their life that have special meaning for them" ("Is it okay to lie about Santa?" par. 2). Most children are disappointed in the magic going away, not angry at their parents about lying. "It's more of the loss of that magical part of childhood" ("What should parents tell kids about Santa?" par. 14).
Do you remember how the holiday felt when you were a child? Everyone, no matter the age or maturity, enjoys the magic of the holidays. We all enjoy the stories and all the festivities that come along with them. The Christmas story has many beneficial attributes -- from generosity to spreading joy to rewards for good behavior ("What should parents tell their kids about Santa?" par. 9). "Fairy-tales and make-believe help children master the transition to the reality of real life" ("What should parents tell their kids about Santa?" par.
Evidently, myths have become the culprit of traditions. That being said, the contemporary and ancient myths of Santa Claus and Krampus can only be understood by determining the elements that devise their entireties. Both narratives involve elements of opposition, trickery, mythemes, repetition, symbols, and ritualistic processes all of which support the structure of each holiday myth and tradition. Overall, the individual elements facilitate a valid, detailed compare and contrast analysis when examining the myths of Santa Claus and Krampus in a North American culture.
Jay Mocks article “Is Santa Clause a Conspiracy?” first appeared on The River Journal website on December 11th, 2009. Mock, an online blogger who has the mindset that there are conspiracies behind many things that go on in the world, seeks to encourage readers to discover whether there is a conspiracy behind Santa Claus. If so, whether or not it is maintained by the lies of parents, and whether or not their intentions are good because they support good, and even so would that still qualify as a bad thing? “We sometimes knowingly lie or overlook a lie if the reason is to support ‘good’” (Mock p4). The legend of Santa Claus can be the lure to which mankind falls into a ploy of conspiracy that may fortify a manipulative mindset and devious conduct in people. This article is a good example of how conspiracy theorist can appeal to readers through persuasion by the use of three kinds of proofs, reasoning (logos), credibility (ethos), and emotion (pathos). Although this article is a great attention grabber, it lacks the ability to impose the authors’ thoughts and feelings upon its readers.
A Christmas Carol. Classics of Children's Literature. Ed. John W. Griffith and Charles H. Frey. 3rd ed.
From the first look into their child’s eyes, parents fall in love with the little life they have now welcomed into the world. Their child is the most pure and innocent creature they have laid eyes on, and from that day forward they strive to preserve it for as long as they can. As children grow, parents become more protective (especially with their first child). They spend countless dollars on safety gadgets to place around the house to ensure their child’s safety, and they tell them lies to make holidays more exciting. Does Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny ring a bell? These lies are meant to cause harm; they are simply told to children to prolong their innocence. As long as they believe in fictional characters such as Santa, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy, children will have magic in their world. Parents attempt to make that magic last for as long as possible because they know about all the horrible things that happen in the real world. Although parents know they cannot prolong their children’s innocence and purity forever, they try
Is Santa truly a secular figure or is he a religious one? This has been a long-standing argument. However, instead of viewing Saint Nick as either secular or religious, it would be more beneficial to examine him as a figure consisting of both religious and secular elements. It is true that the contemporary Santa Claus may be more associated with secular concepts, such as consumerism, but it is also crucial to emphasize the origins of the jolly old man. He is the product of Western Christianization. It is thought that he was created from a combination of the historical figure of Saint Nicholas, a Christian saint, who was known for giving gifts, and the fictional character of Father Christmas from British folklore (CITE). Santa Claus can be viewed
Christmas has consumed itself. At its conception, it was a fine idea, and I imagine that at one point its execution worked very much as it was intended to. These days, however, its meaning has been perverted; its true purpose ignored and replaced with a purpose imagined by those who merely go through the motions, without actually knowing why they do so.
“A wiffin’, sniffin’ gift, especially for you! It’s from Secret santa, bet you can't guess who!... It’s a woman!” Can you imagine a woman saying this? This holiday season at Macy’s Department store in New York City they hired 5 women to play the role of santa. The reason why the women were hired was because there were not enough men to play the role of Santa . Adults got VERY mad when they found out that Santa was being played by a woman. They said that they would never shop there again. i believe that Santa should not be played by a woman.
I believe that fairy tales are a big part of child’s life and they can make his or her childhood memorable. These fairy tales usually have a positive moral that teaches a lesson like the ones I was told as a child. Most tales teach against dangerous behavior. A good story teller, like the ones who passed down the tales and my grandparents, can really have a positive impact on a child. These tales were also a big source of entertainment, both in the present and in earlier days. Hearing stories as a kid taught me important lessons like not to talk to talk to strangers from “Hansel and Gretel”. These fairy tales are also very memorable part of my childhood with my grandparents.
So you don’t believe in Santa Claus. It’s understandable. We find ourselves in an age of pure skepticism. We question everything. Science has taken hold of our lives, providing answers for all questions and dismissing anything that cannot be explained as either myth or fiction. So it’s quite understandable why you don’t believe, with no physical proof of his existence. It’s indeed understandable to lose sight of Father Christmas with the transformation of this holiday into one that, as of late, is used commercially as a lucrative crutch solely to make profit. It’s understandable to abandon Santa Claus after hearing countless people deny his very physical or even spiritual existence. After all, one tends to believe something if it is repeatedly reported as true. But, let me tell you something, something that may lead you to quite a spectacular, fulfilling life.
Elf starts out with the introduction to the life of Buddy, an orphaned baby, who would mistakenly crawl into Santa’s sack on Christmas Eve. Buddy would be raised on the North Pole but would soon realize that this wasn’t his place. Santa soon revealed that his true father was still alive, lived in the New York, and most importantly was on the naughty list.
Christmastime was always a magical time of year for me. The beautifully decorated shopping malls, with toys everywhere you looked, always fascinated me. And the houses, with the way their lights would glow upon the glistening snow at night, always seemed to calm me. But decorating the Christmas tree and falling asleep underneath the warm glow of the lights, in awe that Santa Claus would soon be there, was the best part of it all. As a child, these things enchanted me. Sure, the presents were great, but the excitement and mystery of Christmas; I loved most of all. Believing…that’s what it was all about. Believing there really was a Santa and waking up Christmas morning, realizing he’d come, as my sleepy eyes focused on all the fancily wrapped presents before me.
The Polar Express is a classic story of a young boy doubting the existence of Santa Claus. One night, when the train to take kids to the North Pole arrives, he decides to go figure out his beliefs. He is growing alarmingly agnostic about what to believe towards the “ Big Man”. The Poem The Side Of Truth may be Dylan Thomas less known poem
Through extensive research and quoted material, this paper will display how the legend of Santa Claus has grown and developed through history to become a modern day icon of the Christmas holiday season.
I am writing this paper because I was assigned to write it as a class project. Along the way I realized the importance of sharing the real meanings of all these stories. Stories are important because in the society we live in things are constantly changing. Fairytales change but the base of the story always remain the same no matter how many times it has been retold. It’s important to reveal the true meanings of these stories, even with its dark characteristics, because the world is dark .Children need to know that there are people that have told stories relatable to what they are going through. Fairytales help the development of children; it helps their maturity as they confront someone else’s tough situations, instilling hope of a more positive ou...
Also in the 4th century, a bishop in Turkey who came to be called St. Nicholas was known for good deeds involving children. St. Nicholas is illustrated in medieval and renaissance paintings as a tall, dignified and severe man. His feast day on December 6 was celebrated throughout Europe until about the 16th century. Afterwards, he continued to be known in Protestant Holland.