UGH!

I hate the thought of Santa. I do not see why it is so important to some people to keep the magic of this lie going? MELANIE you said

i think a 5 year old would rather hear about how Santa is bringing them a present because they have been good this year rather than being preached about the birth of Jesus.

And I agree with you, to a certain degree. The Bible says:

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (John 8:32)

Because at the end of the day all people are doing is lying to their children. I hate the fact that someone else is giving presents, someone that doesn't exist. Don't preach to the children then! a 5 year old does not need to be preached to, but a 5 year old does not need to be lied to.

IF ANY1 CAN ANSWER THIS QUESTION PLEASE DO
Why should I tell my children about Santa?

And the whole us changing not the holiday changing deal. It is the same thing! We change the Holiday. It cannot change by itself. The fact is that most people get together for the holidays, it may be great for a day, but then they 4get about it all the next day. (that's how i feel @ least) How can anyone celebrate the life of Christ and then less than two weeks later get drunk @ some Christmas party. The Bible talks about drinking and how being intoxicated is a sin but the act of drinking is not. I don't know... am I alone on this one too?