Nicole asked:


I know it’s not Christmas yet but I love watching cartoons like Santa Claus is coming to Town, Little Drummer Boy and Rudolph. I have a curious question. Like how did they do the animations? There were no computers back then. What piece of technology did they use?

Karissa

Sandra asked:


Every year, it can be a challenge for parents to find the perfect gifts for their kids, while also trying to keep the magic of Christmas alive by fostering their belief in Santa Claus.

Young kids want to continue believing in Santa Claus and really enjoy the magical feeling of Christmas. There are several ways to keep that belief strong, even with kids who are getting older and are a bit skeptical. With the recessionary economy, parents all over the country are looking for creative ways to have a great family Christmas without breaking the bank. There are a few ways to renew your child’s belief in Santa Claus:

Milk and Cookies for Santa: Small children believe that Santa enjoys cookies and milk. Leaving cookies and milk is a great way for your child to thank Santa for all the presents. It’s a great way to show your child that you too believe in Santa Claus.

Carrots for Rudolph: Don’t forget Rudolph and the reindeer. Kids know that Santa gets milk and cookies, but what about Santa’s reindeer? Go outside and have your kids put out carrots for the reindeer to give them energy for their long journey, and imagine their delight when the carrots are gone in the morning.

Piece of Santa’s Suit: For those kids who are skeptical, leaving a piece of Santa’s suit that he lost on his way out is a great idea that will foster your child’s believe in St Nick again. While the kids are sound asleep, put a piece of red fabric by the fireplace or Christmas tree, representing a piece of Santa’s suit that was ripped off when he came down the chimney. Your child will keep this piece as evidence and will look forward to next Christmas to return that piece of Santa’s suit.

Letter From Santa: Receiving a letter from Santa can create lasting memories and build an exciting Christmas for any child. There are many websites that offer to write to your child a letter from Santa. Make sure you find one that is credible with a reasonable price. If you have trouble finding one, visit SantaMailPost.com. For a limited time, customers can receive $2 off each letter ordered. On top of that, they even offer a free Santa Claus Good List sticker. Imagine the excitement on your child’s face when they receive a letter from Santa.

Most importantly, be as excited as your kids are about Christmas. You’re creating memories that they will remember fondly and traditions that they may follow with their own kids someday!



Annalise

Angie Stocklin asked:

Poor old Santa Claus. Sometimes he gets a bad rap. People say he doesn’t represent Christmas well. People say he doesn’t set a good example for Christians celebrating December 25. And people say—gasp!—that he doesn’t even exist. Plus, there are some folks out there who are trying to confuse just who Santa is. Is he really Saint Nicolas? Or is he some imposter, some big elf from the North Pole who wants to take credit for everything that Saint Nick has done and stands for.

Scary stuff, right? Well, if you are getting too upset by these anti-Santa ideas, perhaps you should stop reading this article now. It only gets worse the deeper you get into these anti-Santa theories.

Are you still with us? Good, because to preserve our image of Santa Claus—our jolly old man—we need to know why people are out to get him. Then, and only then, can we stop them from trashing the good name of the man in the red suit.

First off, these anti-Santa folks admit that Santa has some really great qualities. He’s always cheerful and happy. He always has fun games and gifts to give, and he is always generous (unless you were naughty, of course). But here is where these anti-Santa people stop with the compliments. You see, they say that Santa, with all his goodness, is only for children and not for grownups.

Worse yet, they say that Santa is only around these days to make money for giant Eastern shopping syndicates. He’s only here to make other people a buck. All that stuff about Santa giving gifts, and spreading good cheer, is all made up, they say. The real purpose of the man with the white beard and the red cap is to get us to consume, to spend money, to give gifts just like Santa does.

This is horrible anti-Santa stuff, right? Well, believe it or not, it gets worse. These anti-Santa folks go on to say that Santa can’t be believed because he flies around the globe in a sleigh. Obviously, the anti-Santa folks have no faith in Rudolph. And speaking of faith, the anti-Santa folks also say that Santa takes away from the real purpose of Christmas, which is to celebrate Baby Jesus.

You see, these anti-Santa folks say the real Saint Nicolas is better than Santa. He was an actual person, they say, who believed and practiced goodwill to all men, women, and children. He was kind and generous, and was a devout believer in Baby Jesus. And Santa isn’t real, they say?

Had enough? Me too. Here’s how you can know that these anti-Santa folks are way off base. What these anti-Santa folks don’t understand is that Santa and Saint Nick are one and the same. So you can’t say that Saint Nick is better than Santa, or that Santa is copying Saint Nick’s style. Saint Nick is Santa! Together, as one, they represent all that is good about Christmas, and all that we should practice every day, not just December 25.

So, please, anti-Santa bashers, please leave the big man alone. He’s never done anything but bring holiday cheer, love for humankind, and tons of fun.

You can find more of these informative articles on Santa Claus and order letters from santa, at http://www.mailfromsantaclaus.com/ .

Kirsten