Santa Claus didn't have 6 to 8 reindeer, he had 6 to 8 black men (bucks. get it?) they'll fly if you hit them hard enough, and they can help santa get into people's houses...etc
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Jokes are meant to make people laugh, they're not meant to hurt people.  If it made you laugh, then it served its purpose.  The way I view it is that comedians are making fun of a stereotype, not the people in the minority group.  Sure some of these stereotypes might hold true, but it's the individual's decision whether or not to follow them.
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As far as I am concerned the P.C. brigade can take a running jump. I am English, born in England and I will not have people less intelligent than myself telling me what I can say or think.I call a black-board so, because that is what it is, and that is the word I was taught for it. I say baa-baa-black sheep, because that is how the rhyme was written.I say Happy Christmas, because it is Christmas in England and always was to christian people, and always will be.When I  was young I had a golly and a teddy and a white doll and a black doll and a Barbie, why should I now have to change what I call any of them? As for gollies, several years ago I knitted one for a neighbours` 4 year old, since then I have knitted at least sixteen more. All of these were requests from Mums whose child had seen this golly and wanted one knitted, because they had not been able to buy one in a toy-shop!! As long as kiddies want them, I shall knit them. By the way, I also knit sheep cows rabbits,Giraffes,lions what ever the child wants, their Mums` buy the wool and materials and I knit them free of charge. I don`t charge because it appears that you are not allowed to"sell" a golliwog! So as I do them free I do the same with all the other toys. This P.C. world is unbelievable !!
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From the mouths of babes come such honest, simple questions. I remember many defining moments similar to the one you relate from when I asked my mother questions as a child. When I realized Santa Claus couldn't actually make it around the world in one night, I questioned the feasibility of the omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent nature of God myself! Pretty good questions, pretty obvious answers! How those adults expect us to accept such nonsensical notions through faith is ridiculous.
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I can see how some would think that, yes. But Santa Claus is just made up and fictional, and its not like anyone worships him  or anything. He was just created to make the holiday more exciting, I think.
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Santa Claus goes by many different names around the world. He is also known as Father Christmas over here in the UK, or Chris Cringle in some parts of the world. He is the guy that travels around the world on Christmas Eve and delivers presents to all of the good boys and girls. He does this on his magic sleigh that flies in the sky and is pulled by his reindeers. He is a belief of the Christian religion prodominately.
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I remember a Simpson's Christmas episode that i thought really said something about the American way of life! The episode were Homer gets no Christmas bonus so he has to go to the dog track to try to win Christmas money for his family. He bets on `Santa`s little helper`` who proceeds to loose the race and all Homers money.  Homer is devastated until he sees the dog being kicked out of the race track to the street. Homer takes him home as his only gift to his family.....and they loved the dog and had a great Christmas. As Americas we can all get caught up in rent,bills money,,,but deep down,,,we are a great society that does understand what life is really about..Americans rule! Since you said ``BLOKE``  I figure you must be from England and i won`t be getting the best answer! lol
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One fun thing we used to do at our Christmas parties is put the number of people present into a hat and say you are drawing for the order of gifts to be presented and opened. Then, once every one has their number....announce that the people who drew 1 - 12 have to sing "The twelve days of Christmas". It was always so funny, especially when someone real up beat got the "Five golden rings" part.\n\nHope you give it a try. Merry Christmas!
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I was very embarrassed to find out there was no Santa Claus.  I found out in 6th grade, apparently I figured out quite late compared to other kids.  After all, my parents had never lied about anything, so I guess it never crossed my mind that they would have made up the whole Santa bit.  In 6th grade, my teacher went around the room asking each student to "Tell about the time you discovered there was no Santa Claus."  Well, THAT was the moment I discovered it!!!  I made up something about finding out in 3rd grade, because that was what most other kids were saying.  I wonder if any of them made it up too.
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hmmm, a 100,000 word thesis on the abstract thinking behind the Godfather of Soul, the Minister of The New Super-Heavy Funk, Mr.  Dynamite, Soul Brother Number One, Universal James - now that sounds like a good way to spend a weekend. Let us not forget that Papa not only got a brand new bag, but Papa got a bag of his own. Santa Claus is _definitely_ here to stay, man. The implications? Does Brown see himself as not only super-bad with soul, but also a modern Santa, passing out brightly-wrapped packages of funk to only those that are bad? "Get up, get into it, get involved", says Universal James, "Papa don't take no mess" , and neither should we. Because in a man's, man's, man' s world,  Talking loud and saying nothing can give one plenty of Soul power and help one Get on the good foot,. So Give it up or turnit a loose and Get up offa that thing ‘cos I can't stand myself (when you touch me). Ain't It Funky Now.
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We have adopted several families...and were adopted once....The reason we were adopted was because we were totally down and out because my husband had a heart attack a month before Christmas, we had not applied or expected to be adopted, so it came as a total surprise to us and the children, and the group of people that adopted us went all out.  They arrived on out doorstep a week before Christmas with a tree, and a good months worth of groceries including everything we would need for Christmas dinner.  Tons of toys for the kids delivered by Santa himself.  It was a local factory full of people who heard about us and just decided to organise it.  It was a bit embarrassing because we were used to being on the giving end, not the recieving end, but it was a true blessing.\nWe have adopted many many families threw the years.  You can find names of families threw churches or local agencies like Federal Indepence Agency (what used to be call the welfare office)  They will supply you with names and ages and sizes, needs and wishlists.  Organize people to help and donate items, we usually gave each person that offered to help a name and the list for that name and they would buy and wrap those items.  Don't forget to get food as well.  A gas card is also helpful.  For one family we also took cash donations and pre paid their winter propane bill.  Just use your imagination, and remember to treat the family with dignaty when you deliver, as it is alway embarassing to families (often single mother's) to be on the recieving end.  Merry Christmas...giving is the best part!
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1) The appearance of the Star was supposed to be a miraculous event.  Tracking naturally repeating occurrences may or may not show anything.\n\n2) I do not feel Christmas needs to be moved.  The important thing is that we celebrate Jesus' birth, not that we have the exact day correct.\n\n3) The day of 25 Dec was chosen EXACTLY because of Saturnalia...and much the same reason that Jewish people today give lavish gifts as Hanukkah.  Christian leaders (1) wanted their followers to be able to continue in traditions, (2) not be left out of festivities, and (3) convert others.
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You know Dasher, and Dancer, Prancer, and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen.  But do you recall the most famous reindeer of all........Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer.\n\n\nThat's 9.
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I'm a blonde and I'm smart, so WE DO EXIST you idiot!!!!! Santa don't!!!!  two of them exist. it's a very dumb joke and I'd only give it a........1/10 with 10 being the best
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Let Santa be.  There's benefit in just about everything.  If that fat rascal comes down my chimney, I can see his suit fur cleaning out my chimney liner.  It beats paying a chimney sweep.  And I get a present.
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It was set up as alternative to the traditional Christmas celebrating.  What was the motive? \n\nIf it was to enhance the characterics that it stresses and teaches; all in good.   Why can't these behaviours be based on everyday teaching of kids, not just during Kawanza?\n\nIf it was set up to prove to the "white man" then that was not a good reason, either.
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Ever since there have been more than one group of humans living nearby eachother -  Tens of thousands of years. It is more useful to enslave an enemy than to kill him. He can till your fields, pick your corn, and carry heavy items. There were slaves as far back as recorded history, and it surely has gone on since the population explosion after the last iceage.
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Santa delivered them early because he thought they were special.\n\nBUT YOU STILL HAVE TO WAIT!!!\n\nheheh :)