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Get rid of Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. We only need Jesus.
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kellie
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My son woke up Good Friday, and got pencils and paper out before even eating breakfast.
I said to him âWhat are you doing?â He told me he was going to draw a picture for me.
So he sat there madly drawing away. He showed it to me when he finished, and I nearly cried with joy.
He had drawn the 3 crosses on Calvary.
He still spoke about the Easter Bunny coming Sunday, but Jesus was his main focus.
Sunday came, and the Easter Bunny had been.
He then went to his cousins house. His 3 cousins arenât Catholic, and havenât been raised with any faith. Another family member arrived and said âAnd what happened today?â, meaning the Easter Bunny. My son piped up âJesus rose from the deadâ.
His cousins looked at him with blank faces, not knowing what he was talking about.
I was so proud. Jesus is still the main focus for him over Easter, and he still believes in the Easter Bunny. He is 9.
It can be done, raising a child in the faith, and still including the Easter Bunny and Santa.
God bless all
I said to him âWhat are you doing?â He told me he was going to draw a picture for me.
So he sat there madly drawing away. He showed it to me when he finished, and I nearly cried with joy.
He had drawn the 3 crosses on Calvary.
He still spoke about the Easter Bunny coming Sunday, but Jesus was his main focus.
Sunday came, and the Easter Bunny had been.
He then went to his cousins house. His 3 cousins arenât Catholic, and havenât been raised with any faith. Another family member arrived and said âAnd what happened today?â, meaning the Easter Bunny. My son piped up âJesus rose from the deadâ.
His cousins looked at him with blank faces, not knowing what he was talking about.
I was so proud. Jesus is still the main focus for him over Easter, and he still believes in the Easter Bunny. He is 9.
It can be done, raising a child in the faith, and still including the Easter Bunny and Santa.
God bless all
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dolphinlove
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Yeah like others on here, i couldnt vote either. Although we do and should focus on Jesus, it does take the fun away for little kids.
As long as they understand why we have the holiday, which is cause of Jesus, there is no harm in them having santa and the easter bunny as a bit of fun as wellâŚ
As long as they understand why we have the holiday, which is cause of Jesus, there is no harm in them having santa and the easter bunny as a bit of fun as wellâŚ
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Catholic_Hammer
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As an American Catholic, raised in Europe, I had NO IDEA this so-called âEaster Bunnyâ was anywhere near a church until I came back to the USofA at the age of 18. Come to find out, this âEaster Bunnyâ actually hopped around these âProtestantâ churches (something else I was rather unfamiliar with).
I still find this to be all a rather âProtestantâ (heretical) event, as my own parish has no such part in ANY âEaster Bunnyâ activities - Iâm guessing the American parents bring their kids to the local Methodist church for their Easter egg hunts and what-not, I donât knowâŚall I know is that our Irish pastor has NEVER put on any type of âEaster activityâ, besides Stations of the Cross outside.
Also, we donât have any type of âSanta Clauseâ either during Advent/Christmas. As a matter of fact, we donât have a Christmas tree until Christmas Day - is that common?
I still find this to be all a rather âProtestantâ (heretical) event, as my own parish has no such part in ANY âEaster Bunnyâ activities - Iâm guessing the American parents bring their kids to the local Methodist church for their Easter egg hunts and what-not, I donât knowâŚall I know is that our Irish pastor has NEVER put on any type of âEaster activityâ, besides Stations of the Cross outside.
Also, we donât have any type of âSanta Clauseâ either during Advent/Christmas. As a matter of fact, we donât have a Christmas tree until Christmas Day - is that common?
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Syele
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My 5 year old knows why we celebrate the Holy Days. My mother asked her âWhat happens today?â on Sunday and she quickly answered, âJesus rose from the dead!â
In contrast;
Saturday night:
KIDDO: Tell me that Easter Bunny Story
ME: what do you mean?
KIDDO: You know, you leave presents when I sleep⌠whatâs the part with the bunny?
ME: (a bit caught off guard, I told her about how the Easter Bunny comes when Children are sleeping and leaves candy and eggs in a basket. I also mentioned how the Easter bunny hides the eggs for egg hunts.)
Kiddo: (laughed hysterically for a long time before speaking) Thatâs the silliest thing I ever heard! Why would people tell that?
ME: Because itâs fun, of course.
My kid is too serious.
In contrast;
Saturday night:
KIDDO: Tell me that Easter Bunny Story
ME: what do you mean?
KIDDO: You know, you leave presents when I sleep⌠whatâs the part with the bunny?
ME: (a bit caught off guard, I told her about how the Easter Bunny comes when Children are sleeping and leaves candy and eggs in a basket. I also mentioned how the Easter bunny hides the eggs for egg hunts.)
Kiddo: (laughed hysterically for a long time before speaking) Thatâs the silliest thing I ever heard! Why would people tell that?
ME: Because itâs fun, of course.
My kid is too serious.
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jmcrae
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Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny are safeguarding our right to take Easter and Christmas off to go and worship in our Churches, by entertaining and distracting the secular culture, and giving them reasons to keep Christmas and Easter part of the holiday calendar.
Notice how Santa Claus, every year, forces WinterFest to be held on or around December 25th, and the Easter Bunny forces Spring Holiday to occur on the weekend of Easter Sunday, despite the fact that it occurs on a different date each year.
Personally, I think we need to have a greater appreciation for our magical friends.
Notice how Santa Claus, every year, forces WinterFest to be held on or around December 25th, and the Easter Bunny forces Spring Holiday to occur on the weekend of Easter Sunday, despite the fact that it occurs on a different date each year.
Personally, I think we need to have a greater appreciation for our magical friends.
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Catholic_Hammer
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A duo of âChristian pixiesâ, eh?Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny are safeguarding our right to take Easter and Christmas off to go and worship in our Churches, by entertaining and distracting the secular culture, and giving them reasons to keep Christmas and Easter part of the holiday calendar.
Notice how Santa Claus, every year, forces WinterFest to be held on or around December 25th, and the Easter Bunny forces Spring Holiday to occur on the weekend of Easter Sunday, despite the fact that it occurs on a different date each year.
Personally, I think we need to have a greater appreciation for our magical friends.
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carol_marie
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No, I would say that is uncommon in the US. Many people put up their Christmas tree right after Thanksgiving - (last week of November) Some wait until after Advent - but I think the former is more common. Iâve not heard of anyone waiting until Christmas Day to put up a tree.
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ALLFORHIM
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We put ours up 1 week before and my in laws put theirs up Christmas Eve.
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lak611
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I think he was referring to putting up the Christmas tree in the church, not at home.
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MariaG
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Sounds like my 5 year old. When talking about Jesus rising fromt he dead, he was very talkative, made His own comments and asked questions. But when we talked about the Easter bunny, he just looked at me solemnly and didnât say anything. I had the feeling he didnât want to hurt my feeling and tell me that the Easter bunny wasnât realMy 5 year old knows why we celebrate the Holy Days. My mother asked her âWhat happens today?â on Sunday and she quickly answered, âJesus rose from the dead!â
In contrast;
Saturday night:
KIDDO: Tell me that Easter Bunny Story
ME: what do you mean?
KIDDO: You know, you leave presents when I sleep⌠whatâs the part with the bunny?
ME: (a bit caught off guard, I told her about how the Easter Bunny comes when Children are sleeping and leaves candy and eggs in a basket. I also mentioned how the Easter bunny hides the eggs for egg hunts.)
Kiddo: (laughed hysterically for a long time before speaking) Thatâs the silliest thing I ever heard! Why would people tell that?
ME: Because itâs fun, of course.
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MariaG
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As for the thread topic
, this is my view.
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Randb
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Another different Opinion
Ever notice itâs the adults that say anything about Santa And the Easter Bunny?? Could it be they have already enjoyed the holidays when they were children & now it seems like they want to take it away from the little ones. If they were so bad & deceiving to children why have they been in existence so long???Same with Hollween, some adults say itâs pagan & stuff but I betcha they went around the neighbors with a bag & brought some candy home when they were YOUNG!!
Children who are taught about Jesus Know the stories & whatâs wrong with a little fun in there lives .Is it cause we are so unhappy & donât want anyone else to have any FUN whether itâs imaginary friends or fantasy of getting toys or candy from Santa or a Bunny!
Just my 2cents
Ever notice itâs the adults that say anything about Santa And the Easter Bunny?? Could it be they have already enjoyed the holidays when they were children & now it seems like they want to take it away from the little ones. If they were so bad & deceiving to children why have they been in existence so long???Same with Hollween, some adults say itâs pagan & stuff but I betcha they went around the neighbors with a bag & brought some candy home when they were YOUNG!!
Children who are taught about Jesus Know the stories & whatâs wrong with a little fun in there lives .Is it cause we are so unhappy & donât want anyone else to have any FUN whether itâs imaginary friends or fantasy of getting toys or candy from Santa or a Bunny!
Just my 2cents
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Jennifer_J
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I would just like to point out it is rather offensive for many of you to insinuate that we take the FUN out of holidays by NOT focusing on fake characters. Since when is joy and fun only based on Santa and the Easter Bunny? Come on, get creativeâŚmy children get presents at Christmas and an Easter basket at Easter (see my post above), plus some small gifts on St Nicholas day, we bake cookies and die eggs, we put up a Christmas tree and decorate it, we use Advent calendars and wreaths, etc; however, we mainly focus on the TRUE SPIRIT of the HOLYDAY seasons through these activitiesâJesus. That in no way precludes âfunâ. In our not using these fake characters, I in no way say you CANâT or SHOULDNâT use them. I wrote what works for OUR family and why we do it the way we doâŚ
Jennifer
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Syele
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I meant that the poll itself implied it was an either or proposition, not that those who donât âdoâ fake characters have no fun.
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carol_marie
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Oh⌠well thatâs different I suppose.
ALLFORHIM⌠sorry, I didnât mean to suggest that nobody waits until closer to Christmas⌠I just donât personally know anyone. (But now I know you! :tiphat: )
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MariaG
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Just as Syele pointed out in the post that I echoed, did not intend to say that people who donât âdoâ santa have no fun, just as I am sure you did not intend your post did not mean to imply that those who âdoâ santa donât mainly focus on the TRUE SPIRIT of these holy days.
But if you did mean to imply that those who âdoâ santa, donât focus on the TRUE SPIRIT, then I surely take offense at your post.
Respectfully,
Maria
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ALLFORHIM
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Oh I wasnt upset or anything I just thought I would put in my :twocents:
I personally dont care when anyone puts up their tree or not:shrug:
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ALLFORHIM
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Oh I wasnt upset or anything I just thought I would put in my :twocents:
I personally dont care when anyone puts up their tree or not:shrug:
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cecilia97
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I didnât vote either, none of the options fit my opinion.
Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny do not have the power to detract from Christ. He will have our attention if we give it to Him.
I think we can have both and still keep the important things at the center of the celebrations.
Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny do not have the power to detract from Christ. He will have our attention if we give it to Him.
I think we can have both and still keep the important things at the center of the celebrations.
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