Posted by AzBlueMeanie:
Why do kids believe a chubby guy in a flying sleigh can deliver joy across America?
Because their parents do.
From the Associated Press Parents, children alike continue to adore Jolly Old Elf:
A whopping 84 percent of grown-ups were once children who trusted in Santa's magic, and lots cling to it still.
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Year after year, Santa Claus survives the scoffers and the Scrooges and the 6-year-old playground skeptics. He endures belittling commercials that portray him shopping at Target or taking directions from an iPhone. He shrugs off scolds who say his bagful of toys overshadows the reason for the season.
Two-thirds of parents with kids under 18 say Santa's an important part of their celebrations this year.
Moms, especially, have a soft spot for the man in red – 71 percent of them say he's important, and that's a big jump from 58 percent just five years ago.
"Santa Claus is more than someone who just comes and gives you a present, it's this whole spirit of giving and magic that you get to be a part of and celebrate". . .
For those of you with young children or grandchildren, the joy and wonder in a child's heart at Christmas can restore your own sense of wonder and magic.
This is captured in the beautiful song by Gloria Estafan, Christmas Through Your Eyes (1993) (Plays in YouTube).
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