Even in my childhood years I never understood why I should believe in Santa. I didn't get who he was and what the purpose was, other than reindeer and getting presents. I did go along with it and I don't remember why but I just stopped believing in the "story". When I got older a friend told me when she has kids she is not going to lie to her kids about Santa. I never thought I would do the same but from then on I had the feeling like Santa was a make believe character, like the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy. (maybe I haven't understood them yet). But Santa... Santa is real!
My sweet smart husband believes in Santa and he explained to me who he is. Santa is the spirit of giving. As I have grown more and become closer to the church I ponder often about spirits and the Holy Ghost. I have to do this so I can receive the revelation & direction I so desperately need. So, when Adam said this to me it made perfect sense. Santa is very real! He is the image of a man so selfless that he spends everyday making gifts and presents for all of God's children. He truly forgets about himself and desires to serve his brothers and sisters. He watches over us and hopes and most likely prays that we are behaving ourselves and "being good". He wants to bless us for obeying and is sad when he cannot give us the gifts he would like when we sin.
There is a lot more I can learn and compare to the gospel. When I do I think about my Savior. The wise men knew to bring gifts to the baby Jesus to show their love, and devotion They believed. This jolly old wise man gives gifts, he gives back and follows the example set by Christ. The man who is so selfless, he knew the plan, and gave his life so we can receive blessings when we obey. This year.. I do believe in Santa. I BELIEVE IN SANTA, he is the spirit of giving and we should indeed follow his great example!
Friday, December 12, 2008
I Believe in Santa!
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I really like how Adam taught that to you! There is a poem I read out there somewhere that is called
"And Santa whispered, Teach them the true meaning of Christmas" It teachs about all the sympolism of Christmas. It is cool. You could check it out.
There is this book that is called, "I believe is Santa Claus" it is such a great story that compares santa to jesus. It has you imagine Sants, he wears red, he loves little children, he comes in the night and then it compares it to jesus, He wears red, he loves little children, he comes in the night.
I love this book, I read it almost everyday during christmas!
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