When I was a sophomore in high school, I heard a radio commentator talk about how while Santa Claus was for children, the broader scope of the Christmas holiday was for adults. I didn't agree with him then and I agree with him less today. True, grownups may appreciate the meaning of the holidays, but children seem to do a better job of keeping it. When was the last time you heard a child complain about the commercialism and pace of the Yuletide?
Santa Claus is for children,
Christmas is for adults.
So tell me why we adults
open our socks and shirts,
then go about our way?
A temporary bit of
materialistic joy, you say,
but one which lasts forever
in our hearts.
The wonder, the joy,
the wait for Santa's sleigh
is lost on grown-ups who
moan "it's just another day."
The glad tidings of Bethlehem
seem to fade away, except for
those who know the Christ the Babe became.
Santa Claus is for children,
Christmas is for adults who
sit in loneliness and dwell
on their electric trains.
Santa Claus is for children
and so is Christmas Day,
since we adults don't want it.
If adults did not lose their magical childhood, the world would be a better place. Be as children! Thank you for this.
Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on November 12, 2003
Steve,
Reading you is always bites of life in perfect bite siz nuggets.
"The glad tidings of Bethlehem
seem to fade away, except for
those who know the Christ the Babe became.
Santa Claus is for children,
Chirstmas is for adults who
sit in loneliness and dwell
on their electric trains. "
Steve, this is very well written and filled with truth. Sadly, many adults have forgotten the significance of Christmas and the joy that this day should bring. Too much importance is placed on materialistic goods. Best wishes to you! ~Z~
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on November 11, 2003
Wow, there is a lot of truth here, but sadly children become adults?
Excellent write.....
A short story of mine was included in an anthology of short fiction by fourteen of Port Town Publishing Company's authors. It is out of print and no longer available except as a download. Contact me at charlenetess@yahoo.com if you want it.
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Reading you is always bites of life in perfect bite siz nuggets.
"The glad tidings of Bethlehem
seem to fade away, except for
those who know the Christ the Babe became.
Santa Claus is for children,
Chirstmas is for adults who
sit in loneliness and dwell
on their electric trains. "
Peggy
Love Tinka
Excellent write.....