Santa's Bell Still Rings For Me
A group that I belonged to challenged everyone to write a Holiday article and I chose to write about my favorite jolly old elf who personifies the meaning of Christmas to me.
Follow me as I explain my belief in Santa and how he does actually fit into the real "Reason for the Season."
Image Credit: Better be Goods at Allposters.com
Santa Claus Has Been With Us
for a very long time.
Oh sure, his name hasn't always been Santa Claus or Santa for short. He has been known by many names. St. Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, and Sinter Klass are all names referring to Santa or at least a belief in him.It is believed that the original inspiration for Santa was Saint Nicholas of Myra from the early christian days who is famous for his gifts to the poor.
Father Christmas goes back as far as the 17th century with the British honoring the Christmas gift-giver.
The American version of Santa Claus began with Clement Clarke Moore's poem "The Night Before Christmas" and then illustrated by Thomas Nast for Harper's Weekly.
No matter what you call Santa Claus or how you think he looks, Santa Claus personifies the spirit of giving at Christmas time.
Image Credit: A public domain image.
Santa pays homage
to the greatest gift
Joseph's studio by Roman The Kneeling Santa Figure 8-3/4-Inch
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I believe Santa Claus
has a link to many faiths
All major faith systems have the message that it is important to give of ourselves, to give love, to give respect, and to give to those less fortunate than us. Giving is a very important aspect of any faith.
Santa Claus personifies that act of giving and the magical feeling when you have given selflessly to another. He allows the child in all of us to remember the wonder and delight that the Christmas season brings to us all. He reminds us that we receive blessings or gifts when we follow our faith and live a good life. His message of being a giving spirit transcends to all faith systems.
Santa Claus Honors The First Christmas Gift
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Santa Says:
"This bell is a wonderful symbol of the spirit of Christmas - as am I. Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart." - a line from the Polar Express.
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The Polar Express
a story about believing in Santa Claus
The Polar Express
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Bell of Santa Claus
Sometimes people get so carried away with the commercial side of Christmas that they forget the spirit of Christmas and that it really lies in their hearts.
Does the Bell still ring for you?
Oh yes! I hear the Bell it rings in my heart!
Madison says:
yes i do belive in santa why would you not you sould because he brings you presents in the morning and if he did not bring you present he would not be very nice but he is.love madison
Albert says:
Yes, I beleive in Santa, he is the spirit of Christmas. How bleak would the world be if there was not Santa.
haikuwedding says:
Yes, and always will.
Hamm0ckjames says:
Yes I believe in Santa Clause with all of my heart. I hear Santa's sleigh bell ring every year, It rings with Joy, Hope, Faith, Charity, and Love. I hope you can hear it as well. Merry Christmas.
CR2000 says:
Yes Christmas time is still magic to me : )
poutine says:
Some years it rings more than others.
My favorite way to share the spirit is to give
toys to the Salvation Army and a few dollars.
TheWhistler says:
Ringing in mine
ClassyGals says:
The spirit of Christmas rings in my heart!
lakern26 says:
My favorite way of sharing the spirit of Christmas is donating to Toys for Tots and other groups in need.
Janiece says:
Yes, indeed!
Nope, it must be broken...I don't hear any bell.
Loving Lap of Santa Claus
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Diane Adamson Believes Too
I Believe in Santa Claus
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My daughter and Santa Claus
My youngest daughter thought for a moment and then said, "I don't think anybody ever told Mom because she REALLY believes there is a Santa Claus. This will break her heart!"
My Vision of Santa Claus
When I picture Santa Claus in my mind, I see a vision of this happy grandfatherly figure with kind and loving eyes.
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Countdown to Christmas Eve
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Let me hear your bell of Christmas
from Santa's Sleigh
Thank you for stopping by. Please ring the bell for me by leaving a comment about your belief in Santa Claus or at least the magic of gift giving.
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monarch13
Dec 12, 2011 @ 1:46 pm | delete
- Voted for Christmas LOTD quest!
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Pinkchic18
Mar 4, 2011 @ 12:28 pm | delete
- Cute lens! Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
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Asinka Dec 13, 2010 @ 10:36 am | delete
- I believe in Santa too :). Thanks for visiting my lens and liking it.
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KasperNymand
Dec 4, 2010 @ 5:05 pm | delete
- I believe in Christmas, Santa Claus, Elves, Love and so on! :-)
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CR2000
Oct 8, 2010 @ 12:07 am | delete
- Nice lens : )
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pkmcr Oct 21, 2009 @ 1:40 am | delete
- Oh yes I definitely believe in Santa Claus! Great lens as always Bev
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ClassyGals Oct 4, 2009 @ 8:32 pm | delete
- I do believe in Santa Claus and always will! Love your lens, Bev. Five stars and favored.
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jptanabe
Oct 4, 2009 @ 3:45 pm | delete
- Love it! Glad you believe, and that no-one ever told you Santa Claus doesn't exist (great comment from your daughter!). Think how much better the world would be if we could all just believe in the spirit of giving. I love that aspect of Christmas!
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andreaberrios
Aug 30, 2009 @ 1:04 am | delete
- I love Christmas! This is a very beautiful lens!! 5*
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lakern26
Aug 9, 2009 @ 7:41 pm | delete
- I loved this lens! I think it's just beautiful to share your belief in the spirit of Christmas. Too many people have forgotten all about it.
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