Comments on: Slaying Santa http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:10:44 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Denise http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/#comment-18478 Denise Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:27:08 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/#comment-18478 I don't have much. I appreciate everyones points of view. I appreciate the "Santa slaying" or whatever you want to call it. I am just wondering one thing. . .SANTA IS NOT REAL!!!!!!!, so why in the world do we have to spend so much time debating whether or not to tell or kids? It is a BIG lie! I can not seriously believe that anyone would even question what to tell their kids. Are we transparent? Are we honest? Come on! :) I don’t have much. I appreciate everyones points of view. I appreciate the “Santa slaying” or whatever you want to call it. I am just wondering one thing. . .SANTA IS NOT REAL!!!!!!!, so why in the world do we have to spend so much time debating whether or not to tell or kids? It is a BIG lie! I can not seriously believe that anyone would even question what to tell their kids. Are we transparent? Are we honest? Come on! :)

]]> By: Russ http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/#comment-14762 Russ Sat, 27 Oct 2007 19:34:35 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/#comment-14762 <p>I grew up in a home sans-Santa. Didn’t harm me or my 3 siblings. My parents didn’t feel comfortable with the whole “pretend” thing so they didn’t. No biggie. </p> <p> I think in retrospect looking back, I’m grateful, because I realize that my entire childhood Christmas experience was oriented around who Jesus was and how God “gave” to us (giving). </p> <p> Good post. I think a family can approach this topic with sensible practicality and authenticity without being “horrible childhood dream-killers” for “slaying” Santa. </p> <p> God’s Best… <br /> -russ </p> I grew up in a home sans-Santa. Didn’t harm me or my 3 siblings. My parents didn’t feel comfortable with the whole “pretend” thing so they didn’t. No biggie.

I think in retrospect looking back, I’m grateful, because I realize that my entire childhood Christmas experience was oriented around who Jesus was and how God “gave” to us (giving).

Good post. I think a family can approach this topic with sensible practicality and authenticity without being “horrible childhood dream-killers” for “slaying” Santa.

God’s Best…

-russ

]]> By: Stephen @ Rebelling Against Indifference http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/#comment-14761 Stephen @ Rebelling Against Indifference Fri, 15 Dec 2006 03:30:13 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/#comment-14761 <p>Happy Holidays, Shaun.  Oh, I’m sorry, I meant Merry Christmas.  We have to remember the reason for the season: Shopping.  <a href="http://www.jslweb.com/blog/?p=88" rel="nofollow">Did you not get the memo about Christ wanting His name reduced to a marketing gimmick?</a> </p> Happy Holidays, Shaun.  Oh, I’m sorry, I meant Merry Christmas.  We have to remember the reason for the season: Shopping.  Did you not get the memo about Christ wanting His name reduced to a marketing gimmick?

]]> By: Shaun Groves http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/#comment-14760 Shaun Groves Thu, 14 Dec 2006 18:27:29 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/#comment-14760 <p><i>Do you think some people don’t tell their kids just because it will spoil everyone else’s fun?</i> </p> <p> Nah, I don’t.  But then why do people ask me if I’m not afraid that my kids will ruin it for someone else’s.  Is that an issue or not? </p> <p> Good point about the lie being telling my kids everyone is pretending.  Hmmm, you’ve got me on that one. </p> <p> Give me a minute to scramble for another argument. </p> <p> Oh, forget you.  You’re right about that.  But Santa’s still dead.  What should I tell them then?  It’s hard to put the actual truth in six year-old and four year-old terms.  The truth sounds more fictitious than the fiction.  <i>Most kids think Santa is real and they think that because their parents told them he is.  And we don’t want their parents’ lie to get found out so just don’t mention the whole Santa isn’t real thing.</i> </p> <p> Sure I could be more diplomatic than that, but it’s still pretty strange sounding. </p> <p> I’ll stick with my lie until they’re old enough to grasp the complex truth.  I don’t know what else to do.  Do you? </p> Do you think some people don’t tell their kids just because it will spoil everyone else’s fun?

Nah, I don’t.  But then why do people ask me if I’m not afraid that my kids will ruin it for someone else’s.  Is that an issue or not?

Good point about the lie being telling my kids everyone is pretending.  Hmmm, you’ve got me on that one.

Give me a minute to scramble for another argument.

Oh, forget you.  You’re right about that.  But Santa’s still dead.  What should I tell them then?  It’s hard to put the actual truth in six year-old and four year-old terms.  The truth sounds more fictitious than the fiction.  Most kids think Santa is real and they think that because their parents told them he is.  And we don’t want their parents’ lie to get found out so just don’t mention the whole Santa isn’t real thing.

Sure I could be more diplomatic than that, but it’s still pretty strange sounding.

I’ll stick with my lie until they’re old enough to grasp the complex truth.  I don’t know what else to do.  Do you?

]]> By: Dave Haupert http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/#comment-14759 Dave Haupert Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:20:04 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/#comment-14759 <p>Jumping back a few postings Shaun- that’s a good question, I definitely don’t think you should lie to your kids just so they wouldn’t spoil someone else’s fun.  Do you think some people don’t tell their kids just because it will spoil everyone else’s fun?  </p> <p> I do think perhaps since you are teaching them something in respect for what you feel their best interests are that it is a great time to teach them about others parent’s interests are for their children.  And saying to stay quiet in that sort of conversation is not asking them to lie, or you having to lie to them.  </p> <p> If anything, you’re being more truthful by doing so- as right now, your telling them that all kids are pretending that Santa is real even though they know he is not real is actually a lie.  There are many kids who believe Santa is real and we all know that! </p> Jumping back a few postings Shaun- that’s a good question, I definitely don’t think you should lie to your kids just so they wouldn’t spoil someone else’s fun.  Do you think some people don’t tell their kids just because it will spoil everyone else’s fun? 

I do think perhaps since you are teaching them something in respect for what you feel their best interests are that it is a great time to teach them about others parent’s interests are for their children.  And saying to stay quiet in that sort of conversation is not asking them to lie, or you having to lie to them. 

If anything, you’re being more truthful by doing so- as right now, your telling them that all kids are pretending that Santa is real even though they know he is not real is actually a lie.  There are many kids who believe Santa is real and we all know that!

]]> By: Grovesfan http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/#comment-14758 Grovesfan Thu, 14 Dec 2006 01:23:17 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/#comment-14758 <p>BTW Shaun, </p> <p> Happy Holidays!  I just couldn’t resist a double-dog-dare! </p> <p> Beth </p> BTW Shaun,

Happy Holidays!  I just couldn’t resist a double-dog-dare!

Beth

]]> By: Laura http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/#comment-14757 Laura Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:41:02 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/#comment-14757 <p>From the perspective of someone who was never encouraged to believe in Santa, I personally really appreciate that my parents were honest about it. Made me trust them that much more. Part of my Mom’s reasoning being that she believed until she was 12 and was devastated to find out the truth… not from her parents but from some less-than-nice other kids. Besides… Grandparents are better Christmas legends anyway, and they’re a true story! </p> From the perspective of someone who was never encouraged to believe in Santa, I personally really appreciate that my parents were honest about it. Made me trust them that much more. Part of my Mom’s reasoning being that she believed until she was 12 and was devastated to find out the truth… not from her parents but from some less-than-nice other kids. Besides… Grandparents are better Christmas legends anyway, and they’re a true story!

]]> By: Grovesfan http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/#comment-14756 Grovesfan Wed, 13 Dec 2006 03:38:26 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/#comment-14756 <p>We don’t do the whole “Santa” thing either.  We’ve told our kids the story of St. Nicholas many times and they love it.  It’s a great reminder of a man who truly lived out his love for Christ.  Our kids know that the Santa Claus (no “e” on the end) talked of today isn’t real.  It is fun to pretend though and they enjoy that too.  We do buy our kids Christmas presents and they know they are from us, not Santa.  It is one way of saying “we love you,” but certainly not the only way.  Our family traditions and time spent making those memories are what endures. </p> <p> Beth </p> We don’t do the whole “Santa” thing either.  We’ve told our kids the story of St. Nicholas many times and they love it.  It’s a great reminder of a man who truly lived out his love for Christ.  Our kids know that the Santa Claus (no “e” on the end) talked of today isn’t real.  It is fun to pretend though and they enjoy that too.  We do buy our kids Christmas presents and they know they are from us, not Santa.  It is one way of saying “we love you,” but certainly not the only way.  Our family traditions and time spent making those memories are what endures.

Beth

]]> By: Andrew Pflueger http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/#comment-14755 Andrew Pflueger Tue, 12 Dec 2006 23:14:47 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/#comment-14755 <p>I totally agree man!  I sell light up hats at the mall (Cool Springs Galleria) and one has a snowman on it and blinks Happy Holidays.  Some lady came by the other day and BOOed me.  Can you believe that?  Out loud like she was at a sports game. “Boo, Boo, Happy Holidays, Boo!” I must have looked at her crazy cause she walked off quickly. <br /> Well on that note.... <br /> HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! <br /> (I’m celebrating New Year’s too and Thanksgiving, so I’ll include both of those with Christmas) </p> I totally agree man!  I sell light up hats at the mall (Cool Springs Galleria) and one has a snowman on it and blinks Happy Holidays.  Some lady came by the other day and BOOed me.  Can you believe that?  Out loud like she was at a sports game. “Boo, Boo, Happy Holidays, Boo!” I must have looked at her crazy cause she walked off quickly.

Well on that note….

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

(I’m celebrating New Year’s too and Thanksgiving, so I’ll include both of those with Christmas)

]]> By: Shaun Groves http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/#comment-14754 Shaun Groves Tue, 12 Dec 2006 22:59:27 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2006/12/slaying-santa/#comment-14754 <p>I dare somebody to wish us Happy Holidays. </p> <p> Double dog dare you. </p> <p> I wouldn’t care but, man, do people get wigged out about that around here. </p> I dare somebody to wish us Happy Holidays.

Double dog dare you.

I wouldn’t care but, man, do people get wigged out about that around here.

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