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Created on: December 05, 2010 Last Updated: February 14, 2011
While the idea of Santa Claus is sometimes cute, I do not agree that the myth is good for all children.
Created on: November 03, 2010
Many people view Santa Claus as the very personification of Christmas. Despite Santa Claus is
Created on: November 24, 2008
Perpetuating a myth is tantamount to continuing a deception. Do we wish to deceive our children? Is
Created on: December 06, 2010 Last Updated: November 17, 2011
A myth is a traditional ancient story with supernatural beings in the roles of heroes, those who guide,
Created on: October 28, 2009 Last Updated: October 31, 2009
Myths serve important functions in society. They can put a people's history and character into easily
Created on: February 15, 2011
Teaching children to believe in Santa Claus as if he really exists and truly brings presents at Christmas
by E.S. Fuller
Created on: November 25, 2010
Back when I was in elementary school, I was used to writing letters to Santa Claus each year. Our letters
Created on: January 30, 2011
Although I raised four daughters, who I led to believe in a Santa Claus, I now have a different outlook
Created on: November 10, 2008 Last Updated: September 15, 2010
My parents took a neutral approach to Santa Claus that has served me well, and which I now pass on to
by Jodi Heavner
Created on: January 01, 2011
The Real Reason for the Season
by marie smythe
Created on: October 31, 2009
The Dilemmna
The story of Christmas is special in of itself and it doesn't need myths to spread its
Created on: December 13, 2009
I can't remember a time when I believed in Santa Claus. This is not to say that I never did, but by
Created on: November 24, 2008
What service do myths serve? They are a way of explaining the unexplainable.
Before modern science there
by Christine G.
Created on: December 09, 2008
The sanctity of the Santa myth is astonishing. Movies, cartoons and popular media all tell us that anything
by Sandra Lowen
Created on: January 27, 2010
THE MYTH OF SANTA CLAUS AND ITS IMPACT ON CHILDREN
“Sit on Santa’s lap and ask him for whatever
Created on: July 03, 2009 Last Updated: July 04, 2009
Santa Claus has no practical use. The only possible argument might be that he stimulates the imagination
Created on: October 22, 2010
As a kid Christmas and Santa were a big deal to me. From the first of November right until Christmas
by Akua Hinds
Created on: July 24, 2010
Weeks before Christmas Day, parents stand in the long shopping mall lines to pay tribute to Father Christmas.
by Carla Raley
Created on: November 02, 2009 Last Updated: November 04, 2009
I am a mother of ten children, ages 33 to 2 years old. I've run the gamut over the years on issues like
Created on: April 22, 2009
If this question were worded slightly differently, I suppose I could see an argument for writing for
Yes
by Carol Gioia
Created on: July 09, 2008 Last Updated: February 18, 2011
Life lessons are learned in many different ways. An important abstract life lesson is learning to have
Created on: February 01, 2011
Christmas is a time for delight, for gaiety and for wonderment. Where the festive season is celebrated,
by Cathy Wilson
Created on: January 30, 2011
Who says it's a myth? Why are people always looking for the negative in things? At what
by Simon Wright
Created on: November 24, 2011
In general, I disapprove of perpetuating superstitious myths in impressionable children. I believe that
Created on: March 12, 2009 Last Updated: March 13, 2009
Absolutely yes! It is one of the last things left to young children in a world where they seem to be
by Holle Abee
Created on: November 12, 2008
Early childhood should be a happy, wondrous time, filled with magic and fantasy. In this modern world,
by Kim Sharpe
Created on: August 20, 2008 Last Updated: December 14, 2008
Santa Claus is pure magic. Its the best time of year to be a child. What a wonderful fantasy to share
Created on: November 30, 2010
Santa Claus is not a mythological figure. He existed. He was an Archbishop
Created on: January 31, 2011 Last Updated: March 10, 2011
Many parents grapple with the question of whether they should allow their children to believe in Santa
Created on: December 10, 2008 Last Updated: December 11, 2008
Christmas is one of the most wonderful and inspiring times of the year and "I believe" in Santa Claus.
Created on: February 11, 2010 Last Updated: February 12, 2010
Hands down, the answer is yes. Why would anyone think of Santa in a bad way? How could anyone think
by Anja Emerson
Created on: December 02, 2011
There’s no period in life as beautiful as childhood: full of dreams and fantasy, of great aspirations
by Fiona Mather
Created on: November 16, 2009 Last Updated: November 18, 2009
Magic, enchantment, a time for children; what a wonderful story. Santa Claus is good for children. Children
Created on: November 20, 2009 Last Updated: November 22, 2009
I can see no harm in letting children believe in Santa Claus as long as they wish. Santa Claus is an
by Kandice Day
Created on: December 19, 2008
Perpetuating the myth of Santa Claus is a parent's responsibility. It's the idea that someone so glorious,
Created on: February 11, 2009 Last Updated: February 13, 2009
Up to this very day, I believe in Santa Claus. I do so because I must. As a young child, I came to the
by Gord Munroe
Created on: January 02, 2009
When I was a kid, Santa Claus was more than just a jolly guy with a beard who delivered presents; Santa
by Erin Steeley
Created on: November 11, 2010
There is a certain beauty in belief, especially when everyone else is in such need of it. Children who
Created on: November 24, 2010
Santa Claus' perception in children is he keeps tabs on their behavior throughout the year and bad behavior
by Anca Vitalis
Created on: May 27, 2009
The question Why should a child keep on believing in Santa ? comes to my ears before every Christmas