How to tell kids about santa explaining the truth about. Dec 16, 2019 and anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. If youre in the market for christmas books for kids that tell the story of god coming into the world as. A celebrated saint in many pious christian countries, the 17thcentury acta sanctorum published by the bollandists listed her feast under july 12, but the german jesuit scholar joseph braun cited her commemoration in festi marianni on. Sep 17, 2018 follow santa s journey in this unique christmas fable as he learns about jesus message of grace and discovers what it means for both the naughty and the nice. Santa and christ poem and a christmas tradition inkhappi. Those are presented not as real the way breakfast is real and backyards are real. Video message from santa for kids 2015 example youtube. A special place for santa book the catholic company. And furthermore, there is absolutely no doubt whatsoever, that the lie and god like attributes of santa claus influenced my early beliefs and confusion about the lord jesus christ. Buy when santa learned the gospel by simon camilleri in hardback format at koorong 9780995417601. Historians are unsure what date jesus was born on, or whether christmas day coincides with previous pagan holidays. As with all book lists here at mamas, ive read each one of these books myself. As a result, she became an apologist for the existence of santa.
Dec 15, 2009 battles are fought over the very name of the holiday, and santa claus is embraced more freely than the infant jesus. Fun for children to look at and easy for them to read. It doesnt really matter whether the story is true or not. This darling christmas book will become a family favorite that moves every member to contemplate the true meaning of christmas, and will keep christ at the. Kenneth berding is author of various books, some academic such. I like how early on in this very engaging book yancey talks about varying view of jesus from different cultures and how various filmmakers have given us different visions of the persona and work and meaning of jesus. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Im like santa too she said, her face brightened with delight. Dec 23, 2016 years ago, while listening to some classic christmas songs, the thought occurred to me that santa and jesus have a lot in common. Now as a mother, i feel torn between scriptures like do not lie to one. Jesus came at christmas to seek and save the lost luke 19. Although the santa traditions can encourage materialism, they can also, properly used, teach children some of the lessons of jesus. This narrative blends imagination and historical facts in a delightful way that brings santa.
Jesus is the son of the father who loves his creation and invites us all to be his children 1 john 3. Like him, i was deeply moved in the early 70s when our youth group went to see the gospel according to matthew by the marxist. This book is for anyone who has ever had trouble deciding what to tell their children about santa claus. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Christmas time is near, a time to celebrate jesus birth. Santa claus bible verses in the king james version kjv about santa claus. So i can personally recommend each book on this list, unless ive noted otherwise. I believe in santa claus by diane adamson goodreads. If we think christ cannot compete with santa in the hearts of our children, we.
But thankfully, jesus manages his list a lot differently than santa claus. Dec 17, 20 heaven decided that santas plan would be just right, and santa was asked to play the part that very first night. Gods got his own list of names, and the placement of your name determines the status of your eternal destination. Santa claus, also known as father christmas, saint nicholas, saint nick, kris kringle, or simply santa, is an imaginary figure originating in western christian culture who is said to bring gifts to the homes of wellbehaved children on the night of christmas eve 24 december or during the early morning hours of christmas day 25 december.
Dec 25, 2018 in places like the czech republic, the netherlands, austria, and latin america, they all have very strong anti santa movements because they are trying to preserve their native christmas gift. Dec 12, 2018 somebody might say, well, its not wrong to have fiction in your kids lives, like the chronicles of narnia or grimms fairy tales. Far from being a dangerous distraction from the real meaning of christmas, believe it or not, santa claus can actually be saved. Thus, jesus hand, like santas sack, opens only when we can give. Shop for books at and browse categories like young adult books, childrens books, mystery books, adult coloring books and cook books. They are precursors to the animated series south park. What is the relationship between jesus christ and santa claus. There are even pictures portraying santa praying to jesus, to show the proper relationship between the two. The other boy replied, it all sounds like another santa claus to me probably just another lie. Friend, dont glorify satan by giving the glory and attributes of jesus christ to santa claus. Explore all of bestselling author sarah youngs inspirational books. We let our kids enjoy the excitement of santa claus without focusing on him a great deal. The story of the kneeling santa catholic family gifts. Lets consider what we can learn from gods word regarding christians and santa clausin light of the true meaning of.
I really liked both the book and the way in which you read it. More exactly, since the assumption is that we are all naturally good, santa christ asks us whether we have been good enough. Our goal in life should be to cultivate a close relationship with jesus. So im making four such lists, and this is the first. Who is santa, and what does he have to do with christmas. Santa claus will be forgotten some day and jesus is the same yesterday and today and forever hebrews. Follow santas journey in this unique christmas fable as he learns about jesus message of grace and discovers what it means for both the naughty and the n. When santa learned the gospel by simon camilleri koorong. I like the concept of santa, just not the dance we have to do to keep the story going. In most bookshops, though, baby jesus is hidden behind grinches, trains and elves. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books.
Somebody might say, well, its not wrong to have fiction in your kids lives, like the chronicles of narnia or grimms fairy tales. Someone once said jesus christ is nothing but a santa claus for adults. Battles are fought over the very name of the holiday, and santa claus is embraced more freely than the infant jesus. So, we never told them he is real and we remind our kids not to spoil it for others.
With the current american culture constantly undermining the reality of christmas as a christian celebration in favor of a secularize holiday children need this book. Parents need to stop acting like santa for their kids and. Catholic books on jesus christ jesus is god, and he came to earth to redeem mankind. This book was written out of a desire to allow our children the magic of santa claus, while keeping the focus on the true meaning of christmas. While some folks drink up the wine and beer, it sure has become rotten. Years ago, while listening to some classic christmas songs, the thought occurred to me that santa and jesus have a lot in common. Lets have a look at how he has done that through the counterfeit of santa claus.
Jason goes on to explain the origins of santa, and has cool illustrations as well comparing him along with jesus. He entered the stable and there, like the shepherds and wise men, he found the child with mary, his mother. Santa is a jolly old elf, but jesus is king of kings. What is the relationship between jesus christ and santa. In addition, for over thirty years he has portrayed the role of santa claus at christmas timeto thousands of children.
For most people, he is a harmless tradition that is based in the distant past upon a very good christian leader, known as st. So when christmas comes, you will not see decorations for me, like you see in many homes. Youll find my own thoughts and recommendations beside each book. Christmas was not about santa, but about jesus and following his example in giving to others just as god gives to us. The sweetest way to tell your kids the truth about santa. Santa is a counterfeit god, and you are honoring satan when you teach your children to believe in santa. Outrejoice the world, outgive the world, outdecorate the world, and let it all point to jesus. Santa is a lot pickierselective when it comes to who he will give gifts to than jesus. Jesus vs santa is a battle that not many want to acknowledge is in our culture. See more ideas about baby jesus, christmas pictures and christmas jesus. Sometimes, to the amusement of my wife, i just decide to do things, such as make lists of my favorite books on a given subject. Like jesus, santa expects children to do what is right. The point a jesus community, santa cruz, california.
Frankly, i find santa a good jumping off point for a discussion of the differences between blind faith and reasoned faith. How does one reconcile jesus and santa claus in their thinking. If you need help, my wife wrote a book called treasuring god in our. Today, semana santa is still celebrated in all the pomp and circumstance of 16thcentury spanish catholicism in cities across spain. Then again, santa christ may be a mystical jesus, who, like santa claus, is important because of the good experiences we have when we think about him, irrespective of his historical reality. Dec, 20 santa doesnt hold a candle to this flame, jesus. Like santa, he simply asks us whether we have been good.
Christmas books includes pocket books, ebooks pdfs, videos. With santa believes in christmas you can keeping the focus on jesus. I grew up learning about santa from songs like these and from watching classics christmastime. Telling kids the truth about santa popsugar family. But mostly, live your life as an example of jesus to them. Jesus is the king of kings and lord of lords over all the peoples of the world. Favorite christmas books about jesus mamas learning corner.
I want my kids to trust me when i teach them about jesus, and this seems to contradict that trust. Finally, a book that ties two holiday traditions into one inspirational tale of wonder as santa brings gifts to baby jesus. I love the idea of santa explaining first christmas but left baby jesus too vague. Finally, pretending that santa is real will take the eyes of your children off of jesus christ. Spirit of christmas is the name of two different animated short films made by trey parker and matt stone.
Those decorations seem to be more about gifts than jesus. The gospel of santa claus is a counterfeit of the lord jesus christ designed to draw children away and put doubt in their minds from having faith in god and jesus christ. Dec 20, 20 santa vs jesus the epic new card game fully funded on kickstart in 48 hours duration. Jesus forgives the lame man jesus little book series paperback. I was listening to songs like santa claus is coming to town and here comes santa claus. Santa claus is a wonderful symbol of christmas and i, for one, believe in santa claus. We are a jesus church that exists for personal and regional revival through his manifest. Apr 02, 2020 in her 2018 book what did jesus look like. Faustina about divine mercy divine mercy sunday is the perfect day to start listening to what jesus himself tells us. Believing in santa claus can lead children of all ages to feel the love of jesus. It is a wonderful way to connect santa claus and jesus christ.
Still didnt really tie santa and baby jesus well enough. No idea why ive been doing this lately, except that its fun for me and i find it very helpful when others do it like here. Unlike jesus, there is no proof of santa s existence. Lets take a look at the origin of santa claus, the history behind how his meaning has evolved over time, and some of the traditions behind his name. Saint veronica, also known as berenike, was a woman of jerusalem in the first century of the common era according to extrabiblical christian sacred tradition. Since he is so important, there have been countless books written exploring every part of his life, death and.
With downtoearth practicality and spiritual genuineness, jason royle writes out a great balance in how to approach christmas. So, instead of grandma got run over by a reindeer, songs like that can cause many sneezes. However, unlike jesus, santa does not give to the undeserving. Santa is an unpretentious nonetheless intriguing book that all parents should read. Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly, but jesus has a heart full of love. The condition is that, like the kneeling santa, these seasonal features and festivities begin annually to reawaken in us the true meaning of christmas. Santa is just santa claus a jolly old guy who lives at the north pole with elves. It is perfect for any christian family who struggles to keep their focus on christ amid the crushing influence of the secular world. To differentiate the two, they are often referred to as jesus vs. The sack actually contains a very small book the story of jesus birth. He is the pivotal figure of christianity and our catholic faith. Regardless, christmas is always the perfect time for holiday cheer, and reading classic christmas stories like a christmas carol or twas the night before christmas. Why you shouldnt tell your children that santa claus is real the.
For some parents, pushing your children to believe in santa may feel like lying. Nicholas bakewell, author of santa and the christ child, has been involved in almost every phase of the motion picture industry throughout his adult life. From rudolf and santa to slinky malinki and the proverbial pukeko in a punga tree, theres a christmas picture book for everyone. Long time ago in bethlehem, so the holy bible say, marys boy child, jesus christ, was born on christmas day. Well, it looks to me like jesus beats santa in every category. This is a cute idea to help kids learn the real meaning of christmas. In sinclair fergusons book, in christ alone, he shares the sad reality that. A study of the nature and origins of christianity within the fertility cults of the ancient near east is a 1970 book about the linguistics of early christianity and fertility cults in the ancient near east. Santa and the saviour delivers an enchanting account that remains true to christian beliefs. Santa puts gifts under the tree, but jesus is gods gift to us. Also could have added more to baby jesus and his giving nature to further make the point. Dec 24, 2015 so jesus, as a philosopher with the natural look, might well have had a short beard, like the men depicted on judaea capta coinage, but his hair was probably not very long. Felt it would have been better had the author included why santa gives presents such as in the spirit of love and giving like god and baby jesus would have tied it all together better. So my counsel is to give all your efforts to making your children as happy as they can.
Should parents allow their children to believe santa claus is bringing them gifts on christmas. Saint nicholas was a christian bishop who provided for the poor and sick and is the basis for the popular character of santa claus. This little book could be made up using the words santa will read unless you have a tiny book with a simple version of the story of the birth of christ. Santa claus can put some icing on the cake of the good life, but he cannot take a shattered life and rebuild it with hope forever. The popular christmas song provides a classic example. So from the first christmas right down to today, when one heard the bells jingling and saw the big sleigh, they knew it was santa making his way to remind the world of the love jesus gave. Santa dropped his crutches, fell on his knees and wept. See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all. Thank you so much for watching super simple songs with your families andor students. The history of christmas trees goes back to the symbolic use of evergreens in ancient egypt and rome and continues with the german tradition of candlelit christmas trees first brought to. Or, just ask your smart speaker to play super simple songs. Who else has head and hairs that are white as snow. This book explains in easy terms for young children how they are alike.
The boy helped santa onto his crutches and he hobbled towards the stable. Jesus vs santa is for people who understand relationship and not religion. Wondering how to tell kids about santa without ruining christmas magic. When santa learned the gospel paperback simon camilleri. Santa claus reputation for gift giving is much more discerning than jesus.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This book compares santa to jesus christ and lets children know its okay to believe in a symbol who is intended to remind us of the true meaning of christmas. Insofar as the december holiday has become a culturewar. Yes, your kids can enjoy santa while honoring jesus pivot a. In places like the czech republic, the netherlands, austria, and latin america, they all have very strong anti santa movements because they are trying to preserve their native christmas gift. Santa is joyful and generous, both traits of jesus. I found this 3 years ago at deseret book and it has become one of my favorite christmas books ever. Like, melchisedec which most bible students believe to be a reference to the incarnate jesus christ, santa claus is like the son of god, without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life. According to myth of men 1 has white hair like wool rev 1. We should glorify god by teaching our children about jesus christ and his saving grace. Now that christmas 2018 has passed, im willing to take a chance and write my answer. Know when theyre ready, dont manage their emotions, and keep the spirit of santa alive.
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