Tanypteryx brought up a point that, now that I think about it, makes me wonder.
How Christian is Santa Claus? Not St Nicholas, I am referring to the fat guy in red.
Santa is definitely supernatural. Long life, owns flying critters, produces presents without economic resources, delivers presents to billions within one night.
According to my admittedly very limited knowledge of the Bible, I think when is comes to supernatural beings, there is only Us and Them. God - Jesus - Holy Spirit Trinity and the supporting angels or Satan and his demons.
Is Santa a free spirited angel? He doesn't start with "Fear Not" like the Biblical angels. Doesn't seem to refer to Jesus outside of "Merry Christmas."
In asking for presents from Santa are we getting into the whole argument - Catholic praying to angels for intercession with God vs Protestant only pray to God? So Catholics can have Santa but not Protestants?
On second thought, I'm getting into the whole ADULTS SUCKING THE FUN OUT KIDS' LIVES that ruin little league sports, etc.
Favorite bumper sticker:
Dyslexic Devil Worshipper - I sold my soul to Santa.
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