... Texas town called Tenaha, it was the custom to have a blissful celebration during Christmas. The community would gather to sing carols and welcome jolly old Santa into town. Children would queue up in lengthy lines waiting to sit on the plump, rosy-checked man's lap. The streets of the town ... by a roasting fire. Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, bringing so much laughter and unforgettable times. To my family, it is more than Santa, parades and singing. It is about the birth of Jesus Christ, gathering together to unite as a family and having Christmas dinner. These things are ...

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... carolers go door to door and sing songs about Christ. But through out my time growing up the meaning of Christmas changed. As a young child, Christmas was about Santa Clause and getting lots of toys. Today, I am older and I am starting to realize the true meaning of Christmas. Back then, Christmas was then best day ... the story about Jesus and his birth because I was forced to go to Sunday school. But at that age, I did not care. All I cared about was if Santa got everything on my list. A week before the big day I would never be able to concentrate in school. I could hardly fall asleep...

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Believing that Jesus performed miracles is like believing in Santa Clause. When I was a child I believed that Santa really existed and that he visited all the children around the world in one night. But how is it possible for one man to do that and stop and take a ... did not actually perform miracles because it is not scientifically possible to do what he did. By me believing he performed those miracles would be like admitting I still believe in Santa....

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... the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." In this statement I found the inspiration for my Social Norm Violation. When most people think of Christmas, elaborate gifts, Santa Claus, and Christmas Trees come to mind. However, is the real meaning of Christmas not the birth of Jesus Christ? Therefore should we not celebrate a birthday instead of greeting card ... a hassle and maybe people would come to appreciate things a little more. I just feel that a lot of the excesses we have incorporated into the season are useless. After all, I"m sure that Santa Claus didn't bring Je...

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... plenty of animated Bible story books available to teach children in a way that they can understand. The perfect marriage between consumerism and religion can be found in the myth of Santa Claus. As if the celebration of the birth of Christ wasn't quite enough, a new character had to be born, one specifically oriented toward children, one that is more expendible and ... mysterious. This is religion for children, replacing toys for Heaven, Santa Claus for God, reindeer for angels, and a naughty and nice list for punishing sin. It's difficult to sell Heaven to children because they live mu...

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... is never quite the same. Every Christmas morning my family wakes up, just after partying the night before at my grandma and grandpa VonFeldt's house, to the cries of "Santa was here, Santa was here!" from my little brother. That tradition might change, however, he is getting older. The presents are unwrapped, breakfast is eaten, and showers are taken, to prepare for ... ...

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... what would it be? Well this I feel is a very dumb question to ask a non-believer. It is like me asking you what you would ask Santa Clause for Christmas if he existed. You don't believe in Santa Clause I don't believe in Jesus. But if I did ask him a question I would ask him the most obvious one "Jesus am I going to heaven or hell ... ...

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... plenty of animated Bible story books available to teach children in a way that they can understand. The perfect marriage between consumerism and religion can be found in the myth of Santa Claus. As if the celebration of the birth of Christ wasn't quite enough, a new character had to be born, one specifically oriented toward children, one that is more expendible and ... mysterious. This is religion for children, replacing toys for Heaven, Santa Claus for God, reindeer for angels, and a naughty and nice list for punishing sin. It's difficult to sell Heaven to children because they live mu...

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... was made in Tuscany, Italy around 1402 by an unknown artist. It is a painting and was originally an altarpiece from the Chapel of the Satissima Trinity in the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore at Florence. It contains images of Christ, Mary, the Father, the Holy Spirit, and of a Florentine family. We see Jesus in a green and red cloak, with the ... ...

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... several panels*(www.webgallery.com) painted by Giotto di Bondone in 1320 A.D depicting the life of Christ that were commissioned for use on the altar of the Franciscan church of Santa Croce in Florence Italy. This was a time in his life when his career was at its height. This painting is 17 ¾ inches tall and 17 ¼ inches wide and uses Tempera ... ...

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... when was having faith in God a paid service? Some people only pray for what they need, and sometimes might not even really need it and act as if God is Santa Claus. He is also a crutch for those who are insecure and need to find comfort. Therefore, meaning that it could be a trick of the mind. Which also demonstrates why He ... ...

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... car they bought is a god. To some God may be a myth made up to scare kids into obeying their parents. People look at Him as nothing more than an exaggerated Santa Clause. To me He will alsways be my Father, Son , and Holy Spirit. He is my messiah and savior for ever. ...

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... fulfilling period of my life, but I did enjoy the snacks. Holidays are mostly the norm in my household. I think parents tried to get kids interested in their religion by adding Santa and the Easter Bunny, but all it did was make us want more presents. How could I concentrate on the "true meaning of Christmas" when my brain was fixated on the ... ...

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... . I woke up and thanked God for my life that day. Holidays were more than just celebrations, they had meaning. Christmas really was celebrating the birth of Christ, not just a day Santa gave us presents. Thanksgiving was a day of thanks; for life, for family, and for our world. Turkey was an afterthought. Religion was not something that was mainly brought out of ... ...

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