This message is for Christians only- seriously think about NOT telling your kids that there is a fat man who actually comes down your chimney and has flying reindeer etc. Why would you keep using the term "believe" when you know you are lying?? It is not helpful. Yes, have fun with it and watch all the fun Christmas shows, but NEVER say that this is real. Explain that there was a real St Nicholas and that giving anonymously is exactly as God would want us to give so that only God gets the glory. Trust me, many teens think that Jesus is just a made up version of Santa. "He knows when you are sleeping, he knows when you're awake...he knows if you've been bad or good so be good for goodness sake". That is VERY dangerous to say that a pretend character has power that ONLY God has. Also...we do not be good for goodness sake, but out of love for God. We cannot be good enough to get to heaven. Jesus paid the price for our sins. We should want to be good to show him that we love him. I know that those big Believe in Santa people will have a fit at what I am saying. WHAT??? NOT tell your kids all those lies...but that is the American way? Yes...sadly it seems that. Remember, I only am saying this to the Christians because they need to pray about whether telling their kids to believe in Santa is godly, or should we beware what the Bible says about leading children astray...there is serious implications.

Honestly, lighten up. My children go to school learn about God and Jesus and the school also runs Breakfast with Santa. They are children. Let them have fun and believe in harmless make believe as long as they can. Don't you remember what that was like?

I created this story as something that is nothing more than a Fantasy and Make Believe. Kids (and adults) deserve that and I am happy to share my heart-warming, good-spirited, story full of people being good to one another. That represents the feeling of the season to me and my use of Santa and elves and reindeer in my book, display all of those feelings, and more. I find no harm with that and I hope others feel the same way. This book is not intended support nor deny anyone from their own personal religious beliefs, and I do not want to hurt anyone's feelings in that way. I just want everyone can enjoy this Fantasy/Fiction for what it is, even 'Anonymous.'

Anonymous, you may be taking a lighthearted children's holiday book a tad seriously here. The holiday's represent not only christian beliefs but also a time for good natured frivolity. I don't think anyone actually thinks santa claus is a real man who flies around on a sleigh pulled by magically flying reindeer. Children love christmas for one thing, presents. Period. Why else would all children cry uncontrollably when placed on santa's lap at the mall? Additionally, regardless of the religious vs secular nature of santa claus, there are MORAL lessons to be learned. Being christian does not mean being closed minded and shutting off all other modes of positive messages. Growing up, my church had a man dressed as santa during christmas for the kids, but also preached the meaning of christmas from a christian perspective. Additionally, we had an easter egg hunt in the spring. By your thinking, none of these things should happen... ever. If u must use religion as the basis of your critique, please bear in mind that making these messages digestible for children should be viewed as a positive thing. Kids don't want/need to be bombarded with images of jesus dying on a cross. Sometimes these moral lessons need to be packaged in a mode that they can understand and take away the meaningful messages of the season. Don't hide behind anonymous postings if you are going to attack something meant to be positive because it doesnt align with your strict views on religion. Bah Humbug.

Hey Anonymous, I still love Santa and I'm 53 years old. Fantasy inspires creativity and not just in childrens books. It is healthy and frees us of all the political correctness BS in todays world.
A little fantasy bring kids some joy before they enter the hectic and sometimes cruel reality of adulthood. Kids will struggle between the good and evil throughout their entire lives despite anything. No offense to anyone religious but I'm a recovering Catholic and don't recall anything positive when Nuns were OK with cracking my knuckles over poor pennmanship. OMG, just your mention of the Bible is aligned with the best fantasy ever. I wonder why so many fantasy titles are a success, it's because the author has provided us an escape from reality even if only for a short time that would otherwise destroy us. Amen! Have a happy thanksgiving everyone.