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What do you do with Santa Claus?
No, seriously.
I know there's a great divide among Christendom (whether one's Apostolic or not) concerning the celebration of holidays, such as Christmas. Most Christians that do celebrate said holiday, however, don't always include the fictional character Santa Claus. We all know who Santa is supposed to be, so I don't think there's any exposition needed there.
My question is this: What do you do with Santa? Do you simply not include him in your Christmas activities? What if your small child asks why we don't take pictures with Santa at the mall? What do you say to them?
Over the past few years, I've had a few co-workers ask me why we don't include Santa in our Christmas celebrations. I typically say that because Santa takes away from Jesus (the Christmas season is supposed to be set-aside in remembrance of His birth) we do not include him.
Just as you, I'm sure, I've heard so many different reasons why it is alright to use Santa and why he isn't taking the place of Jesus. I had a co-worker during the Christmas 2021 season tell me that "Kids don't have fun at Christmas without Santa," or words similar.
What say you?
How do you deal with Santa if you celebrate Christmas?
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I am Apostolic I believe in One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism.
I believe in water baptism by immersion in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.
I believe in the baptism of the Holy Ghost, evidenced by speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance.
I believe in living a holiness lifestyle, inwardly and outwardly, without which no man shall see the Lord.
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