About the Santa Claus Project
Joy, Kindness & Generosity
The idea of Santa Claus has long been oversimplified and even ridiculed as a harmful fantasy from which children must be liberated. In our modern and supposedly enlightened society, parents and other adults often feel the need to tell children the “truth” about Santa. In fact, many go so far as to say that parents who perpetuate the Santa story are hurting their relationship with their children, arguing that the trust between parent and child could be damaged, or even destroyed, when the child reaches the age of understanding. Nothing could be further from the truth.
The reality is that Santa Claus embodies the Christmas spirit, personifying kindness and generosity. Exposing children to these qualities at an early age helps ensure they remain in the heart and soul for a lifetime. As children grow up and take on a more mature understanding of who Santa is, they transition from believing in Santa Claus to becoming Santa Claus themselves.
A Belief in Romance & Whimsy
Young children who are robbed of the beauty and fantasy of Santa Claus at an early age tend to become cynical and jaded, often growing into adults who lack the Christmas spirit. The ability to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of art, music, and poetry, along with the romance and whimsy in our world, begins in early childhood. Believing in Santa Claus plays a significant role in nurturing these values. After all, without fantasy, romance, and whimsy, we are left with only what we can perceive through our five senses, which is a true tragedy.
Our Mission
The mission of the Santa Claus Project is to promote the joy and spirit of Santa Claus and the Christmas season throughout the entire year, emphasizing kindness and generosity. We firmly believe that if we all exemplify the qualities of joy, beauty, wonder, fantasy, and generosity can we truly experience the supernal nature of life as God intended.
Explore the Santa Claus Project: Spreading Joy and Generosity
The name Santa Claus originates from the Dutch Sinterklass, where Sinter means Saint and Klaas is a shortened version of Nicholas; thus, in English, he is known as 'Saint Nicholas.' This figure embodies the Christmas spirit, reminding us of the kindness and generosity that the holiday represents.
Nicholas was born in the city of Patara, which is now part of modern-day Turkey, around 270 A.D. Coming from a wealthy family, he felt a deep responsibility to help those less fortunate than himself. Legend has it that he would secretly drop food and gifts through the open windows of homes during the night, embodying the teachings of Jesus found in Matthew 6: 1-4 about giving in secret.
Later in his life, Nicholas became the Bishop of Myra (also in modern-day Turkey) and was canonized by Pope Eugene IV in June of 1446. His story continues to inspire the Christmas spirit through acts of kindness and generosity. LEARN MORE HERE
