Santa Claus is certainly not the holiest image I could send you for a Christmas message.  However, there are several reasons I like this image and chose it for you today.

First, I simply wanted to send some cheer and whimsy into your life today.  If this picture invoked a smile, then I am satisfied.

Secondly, and the more important reason, I just love a guy who has devoted his life to giving and making other people’s lives more cheery.  In the simplicity of my theology, Santa speaks to me some of the messages that Jesus imparted.  Santa brings joy and hope.  He goes about doing good, leaving a trail of smiles in his wake.

I recognize that people have real problems.  That is precisely why the idea of Santa (which means holy) is comforting.  In this lighter view of the Christmas celebration, our hearts open to the real meaning of Christmas.  In my view, Santa is the embodiment of who we all are when we embrace the love and message of Jesus.  Few better typify the love and generosity of our holy father and His dear son than Santa.  We don’t always have to take ourselves so seriously.  It is okay to enjoy the simple things and sometimes, if you look, they are the easiest ways to find our beloved.

So, I hope this picture brings you a smile.  I hope your heart feels light and full of joy.  I pray it ministers God’s pure love to your heart.  I pray you have a blessed Christmas with Jesus so close to you that you hear his voice and feel his love.  Merry Christmas!

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