by Chris Rytting
All year round, young children take extreme care in decision making due to one man, and one man only: Santa Claus. Fictional or not, Santa Claus directly influences believers' everyday actions, more often for the better. The dilemma that any given elementary school student often faces of whether to subtly trip the confused foreign exchange student hinges delicately on how strong the desire for satisfying presents is.
Because we so adore the idea of Santa Claus, a kind, selfless saint with unlimited resources and a fetish for cookies and milk, it is often hard for us to let go of him when we come of age. Hence, our loving parents strive to keep the secret safe for as long as possible.
It would appear that more often than not, kids discover the true Santa on their own sooner than their parents can sit them down in the living room and break the news gently.
We often hear interesting stories of how the initially depressing reality was first revealed. The most savory tales, which unfortunately are rarest, illustrate young adults somehow getting wind of the truth. The utmost respect of all goes to the parents, who manage somehow to hide the fact that Santa Claus does not exist, even amidst 20 plus years of Christmas seasons and deep conversation addressing Christmas spirit and the true meaning of the holiday.
We also hear of eager young children barging in on the Christmas morning preparations late at night, followed by desperate attempts at covering up by parents.
Though Mr. Claus may be fictional, his spirit and message can benefit all in this season of charity and love.
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