Santa Claus...What a Joke!

Okay, so I told Jenni after Avery was born I didn't want to do the whole "Santa Claus Thing" with our kids. Not because I'm a grinch like my sister in law says, but I just don't think we need to go out of our way to deceive them when there is plenty of fun to be had at Christmas time without needing to get Ol' St. Nick involved. I guess I'd just rather focus on the "real meaning" of Christmas. However, Avery watches her share of TV and movies and started telling me all about how Santa comes down the chimney on Christmas and brings us presents...she left out the part about the birth of our Lord and Saviour. Since Jenni is far less spiritual than I am, she gave into the whole deal and assisted in leaving out cookies and milk for Santa. :)
Probably the real reason I'm not into Santa is that if I'm gonna spend money to buy gifts for my kids then I want to get to credit for them! LOL

All jokes aside, Avery knows Christmas is the day we celebrate Jesus' birth. She loves opening presents. She loves seeing her cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents. She loves the candy. I think that is plenty. I'm okay with her being scared when we walk by the Santa Claus at the Mall. I don't feel the need to share time with a fat guy and flying reindeer.

Luke Chapter 2 verse 10-11 (click)
...I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.