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Santa Claus, Christmas and religions 26 Articles

  • 1 of 26

    by Wil

    Does Santa Really Exist? A Mathematical Explanation 1. No known species of reindeer can fly. BUT there are 300,000 species of living organisms yet to be classified, and while most of these are insects and germs, this d...read more

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    by Eve Del Rey

    Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. A time for family's to gather and friends calling you or sending you cards to decorate the mantel or the tops of television entertainment centers. I certainly wouldn't disagree th...read more

  • by Smiles

    In reference to Christmas, I think that it is great that people want to celebrate the birth of our Lord and savior. I personally do not celebrate the Christmas holiday due to the fact I feel that the Lord does not want me ...read more

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    by Karen Stevens

    A NASA Physicist was interviewed as part of a TV documentary on the history of Christmas traditions. In the interview he was questioned on the practicality of Santa visiting all the children of the world in one night. He h...read more

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    by Merrilee Mccain

    I enjoyed Christmastime immensely growing up. It represented everything wonderful and beautiful. Heaven-inspired music, a sense of peace amidst the hurry of the shopping crowds, the dazzling displays of Christmas lights, t...read more

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    by Paul Short

    As Christians, Christmas is a time for us to remember and celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, but it seems to me that more and more it has become about Santa Claus. Every holiday season you see more and more San...read more

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    by Terry Shelby

    The What and Why of Christmas Right before Christmas we had a couple of Jehovah Witnesses knock on our door. Personally knowing the emotions and labor that accompanies door knocking to spread the gospel news, I invited...read more

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    by Michael Murphy

    How do you answer your children when they ask you if Santa is real? For 10 years my wife and I have done what parents do at Christmas. We watch all the commercials with our kids and notice which toys they "really want ...read more

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    by Rachel Carroll

    Back to Basics... What is the Christmas Celebration REALLY about? I floated in the world of "going along with the status quo" for many a year before actually going to college and learning a bit about the WHY of things. ...read more

  • by Ted Little

    The Legend of Santa Claus. The legend of Santa lives in your heart, not your mind. It's a sacred contract between you and a small child. If you were a lucky child, you felt the wonder of Santa's freely given love. ...read more

  • 11 of 26

    by Dr. William Fournier II

    SANTA VS. JESUS: THE BATTLE OVER CHRISTMAS Your suddenly shaken awake. You slowly open your eyes, to see your young sun Jimmy at your bedside. He's holding a bright gold package in his arms grasping it tightly. The r...read more

  • 12 of 26

    by Sas Freeman

    Santa Clause, Christmas, and Religion, to me are all one big part of the holiday season. Christmas is a very joyful time of year for most people. Even those who can't afford much can still enjoy Christmas. It is a time ...read more

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    by Nikolas Nies

    According to Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, the definition of worship is: reverence offered a divine being or supernatural power, extravagant respect or admiration for or devotion to an object of esteem. People...read more

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    by Vintoy

    Christmas around the corner It was a cool December evening and I was enjoying the crispy breaded skin of my Chickenjoy in an isolated corner of Jollibee-Katipunan Branch . The time was 7:30 PM in my wristwatch and ther...read more

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    by Paul Quigley

    Isn't it all a question of faith? Are we stronger without faith? Can we evolve without faith? Faith can only be given or not to a child. Should we be spreading the humane word of religion giving hope and reason for us to j...read more

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    by pandaundercover

    What is the correlation between Santa Claus, Christmas and religion? As a child, we see Christmas mostly as the Santa Claus holiday. Only when we get older do we began to see its significance with the Christianity religion...read more

  • 17 of 26

    by Angela Sabino

    This article title is made of a few mixtures, however they truly add up to one story line. All things considered Santa Claus, Christmas and religions have the basic ingredient to maintain one's self worth- Love. Love is th...read more

  • 18 of 26

    by Ann Smith

    Santa and the Christ Child. Christmas is the celebration of our Lord Jesus Christ birthday. Santa Claus plays a very important part in it as he brings good cheers to everyone and is loving and kind. They go together if y...read more

  • 19 of 26

    by Brennan M

    Time to retire Santa Claus to North Pole. Enter Jesus Claus. Kids go insane over Santa and love him and want to squeeze him, etc, etc. He's so nice and kind with the presents and candies, yada yada yada. Switching Jesu...read more

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    by Cherylle Cowley

    December 24/25 are the days on which every ethnic and religious group in the world worships one deity and his name is Father Christmas. I have seen the burning pine bush set alight with electrical decorations in acknow...read more

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