FATHER CHRISTMAS FROM ROME?

It's the Yuletide again. The period of celebration of a pre-Christian festival associated with the (northern) winter solstice, later absorbed into the festival of Christmas.

The whole world has alluded the festival to the commemoration of the birth of her saviour, Jesus Christ.
As glamorous as the event always turn out to be yearly, it is also true that it is a season of deceit, chiefly from teachers to pupils. We all (in this part of the world) grew into the mentality of having Santa come from Rome to our various schools. The media says the same - even churches claim this to be so.

I would never forget the day I realized that our long awaited Father Christmas from Rome was a form teacher in my school. I was indeed disappointed. It was more as if the whole world has lied to me. I hated being deceived.

The scenario is still standing up till date. Kids are still made to believe that Santa comes from Rome with so many gifts and lots of fun. Although, sooner or later, they come to realize this not to be true.

The questions are: Must we continue to paint lies to our kids all in the name of festivities? Must we imbibe the western or the Oriental culture to celebrate the birth of our universal Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ? Can't we be creative enough to make up something that can amaze our kids without embellishing it with lies?

Don't be surprised when your kids look you in the eye and say, 'everyone lies' - hence, you have no moral right to scold them for not being truthful.

The man Jesus, who we claim to celebrate, lived a morally upright life. Let's ensure our kids follow suit by being truthful to them from a tender age.

Falsehood is Falsehood - no matter how much it is being sugar-coated. Santa is not coming from Rome.

Happy Celebration
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