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Santa Claus

‘Twas the night before Christmas’ helped make the modern Santa – and led to a literary whodunit

By Filings on Fri, 12/17/21
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“Santa Claus had undergone many makeovers in the Western imagination by the time readers were introduced to ‘Twas the Night before Christmas.’ Some scholars argue that the idea of a magical being bringing gifts and good cheer can be traced all the way back to the Greek goddess Artemis.” - The Conversation

Who Was St. Nicholas?

By Filings on Sat, 12/08/18
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“With what little we know about St. Nicholas, it is safe to say he would not be pleased to know he had eclipsed Christ in the hearts of many as the central figure of Christmas.” - Kevin DeYoung

‘There is no Santa!’ evangelism

By Jim on Mon, 12/12/16
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Pastor heckles kids at TX mall: ‘There is no Santa!’

"Churches should be in the business of encouraging belief in Jesus, not micromanaging ... bits of folklore"

By sifilings on Fri, 12/14/12
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Should Churches Discourage Belief in Santa Claus?

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