Argumentative Essay About Santa Clause

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'Mommy... Mommy...MOMMY , Santa was here ' said the little girl in her green and red outfit . The idea that children believe that Santa Claus is quite absurd to many people but some people think that it is just a part of growing up.
Letting kids think that a big fat man that wears a red suit and has a long white beard, goes into their home in the middle of the night and leaves presents under the Christmas tree is a little bit insane. While others may say it’s a cute and funny story to tell children. Lying to innocent little kids that "Santa " is coming is frankly insane. The fact that you have to lie to your own babies should be enough for you not to tell them this crazy lie.
Another reason why adults should not tell minors that Santa Claus …show more content…

I don’t remember when my daughter, Maxine, first heard about Santa. Chances are good I wasn’t even aware of it. The symbol of “the spirit of Christmas” is so ever-present in America — steeped in our culture the same way God is steeped in our culture. As an American child, there was no way Maxine was ever going to miss the Santa …show more content…

“I think all the moms and dads are Santa. Am I right?”
McGowan smiled back and told the truth — and his son was no worse for the wear. McGowan’s attitude, which I think is the perfect combination between smart and fun, is the one I’ve tried to adopt as my own. In fact, like McGowan, I’ve come to see the Santa myth as a perfect opportunity to hone Maxine’s critical thinking skills, to sift through evidence, separate out what makes sense from what doesn’t, and come to her own conclusions.
Seen in the right light, Santa is not a lie; he’s a mystery. And it’s up to each little boy and girl to unravel the mystery for

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