I honestly believe that the modern Idea of Santa Claus leads to selfless giving of parents to their children. The commercialized version of him is not selfless in any way.
I remember getting presents from Santa and giving my parents a hard time that Santa always got me the best present every Christmas. I even recall, once, after being asked to clean up from opening gifts responding that I didn't want to. When my Mom then proceeded to play the 'we made sure you hade an amazing Christmas, the least you can do is help for a bit cleaning' card I replied that the only gift I really wanted or cared about was Santa's gift to me, and that we were even sice I left him some cookies the night before. Right then my mom could have told me who really got me those perfect presents, but she didn't, although I really deserved it.
The first time I found out about Santa for sure was when I was 12 years old (sad, I know, but It took me a while to grow up.) and my brother Josh thanked my parents tearfully for a gift that had been from Santa Claus. I was honestly kinda shocked because I had always thought that other peoples parents bought Santa's presents for them, and that mine were the real deal. I did not openly discuss Santa Claus with either of my parents till I was 15, had my learners permit, and when my mom accidentally mentioned that she had gotten the 'santa' gift for one of my brothers caught herself and said "wait, you do know about Santa Claus, right?" I couldn't help but laugh, here I was, almost 16, and my mom didn't know if I still believed in Santa.
Santa still comes to my house, and I believe he always will. Right now it is mainly for the sake of my Brother Jeremy(age 7) and my Mother. He uses a magical Santa Key to get into the house since we don't have a chimney. He loves european or Pepperidge farm cookies. Usually leaves a not thanking us for being good and for the cookies. and I still love Santa Clause!
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