MagicPrince you may be right actuly in never said in the bible when Jesus was born but it did give us a hint it was a sinses in held by ceser agustist in the town of david (Betlaham)
St. Nick is still a wonderful idea and example for all of us. Giving to those in need when you can, and not expecting a thing for it. The man himself went through a lot of trouble to do just that.
My mom used to make me pick out one toy I desperatly wanted every year and put it in the toys for tots bin telling me that sometimes Santa doesn't get the messege from a child and how nice it would be if I could help that child still believe. I still hold that tradition with my son, and he does it with a smile on his face knowing that he gets to pretend to be Santa for someone whose parents couldnt afford toys or a stamp for the letter to Santa.
Although we should ( if we can ) do it more than just once a year, it's amazing to know that no matter how crappy a year has been for a child or their family, it all seems to melt away on Christmas day.
Logic? I've been looking the wrong way.
I'm with you Healer.
And that whole thing about sharing Jesus's birthday, was a joke. Haha. I've read before where it's likely Jesus was born in spring. I don't care honestly.
I'm just sayin if you jumped on board to say screw santa with logic, you miss the point all together. And possibly the point of a lot of other things.
The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey.
His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young.
Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to the those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.
Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruthlessly persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas suffered for his faith, was exiled and imprisoned. The prisons were so full of bishops, priests, and deacons, there was no room for the real criminals—murderers, thieves and robbers.
After his release, Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. He died December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathedral church, where a unique relic, called manna, formed in his grave. This liquid substance, said to have healing powers, fostered the growth of devotion to Nicholas. The anniversary of his death became a day of celebration, St. Nicholas Day.
Through the centuries many stories and legends have been told of St. Nicholas' life and deeds. These accounts help us understand his extraordinary character and why he is so beloved and revered as protector and helper of those in need.
I believe in Santa because I am Santa! I am the one who gets all the gifts, wraps them, and puts them under the tree. I eat the cookies and drink the milk and I am so happy that I don't have to do this more than once a year!
If you do not believe in Santa then you will not get anything from him. What you get from Santa is not always tangible either.
