tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363061922914899170.post4384099528003483563..comments2024-03-15T10:28:14.419-04:00Comments on Joy in the Morning: What To Do With Santa ClausMary Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06670257124963142771noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363061922914899170.post-27962574584004551692013-12-28T23:01:53.099-05:002013-12-28T23:01:53.099-05:00Loved your post, Mary Jane. Each of us must stand ...Loved your post, Mary Jane. Each of us must stand firm in how the Lord convicts us. I kindly listen to children when they talk about Santa but I do not add to the conversation.I don't make negative comments. I do try to steer the conversation back to Jesus.Sally Mathenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12714597631578160195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363061922914899170.post-23503386793672033992013-12-24T11:45:42.526-05:002013-12-24T11:45:42.526-05:00Yes and with joy, I will follow my children lead a...Yes and with joy, I will follow my children lead as well. I think in the end, balance is the key here. Merry Christmas to you and your family!<br />Mary Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670257124963142771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363061922914899170.post-4199155744796492322013-12-23T11:38:32.802-05:002013-12-23T11:38:32.802-05:00Mary Jane, this is a thorny issue for many. We swi...Mary Jane, this is a thorny issue for many. We swing from not wanting to perpetuate a myth and having our children feel included in the excitement of the season. When my children were young we used to say that only their stocking gifts (all very small and simple) came from Father Christmas and the others from relatives/friends. It helped them to have lower hopes and expectations!<br />Now, as a newly fledged grandma, I guess I will follow whatever path my son and daughter-in-law decide to take. Though as Christians themselves, their emphasis will be mainly on Jesus as it always has been with us.<br />Thanks for stirring debate and giving us food for thought! Blessings :) xJoy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363061922914899170.post-55510925582393780142013-12-23T02:24:22.326-05:002013-12-23T02:24:22.326-05:00Thanks my friend. Merry CHRISTmas!Thanks my friend. Merry CHRISTmas!Mary Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670257124963142771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363061922914899170.post-16813892997169224862013-12-21T01:26:18.802-05:002013-12-21T01:26:18.802-05:00Thanks for your insight on this issue. It's a ...Thanks for your insight on this issue. It's a tough one. You did a great job in giving your readers lots to think about. Blessings on your Christmas celebration.Cathy Biggerstaffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02452262414188817271noreply@blogger.com