Who said Santa is white? I believe he should be whatever you imagine. A slow news cycle in the American press this week and controversy erupted when a black writer suggested that American Santa should no longer be depicted only as a white man. The idea sent a blonde haired, blue eyed news reporter on a conservative news channel into a frenzy. You can read the article and watch video of the controversial news segment here.
This morning I encountered a black Santa on my way to work. In fact, I know this guy very well. For the past ten years, he stands in the same spot on Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC selling newspapers every morning. I've learned a lot about him over the years, sitting at the traffic light on my daily commute. I wonder how many people simply ignore him, thinking he's homeless? For me, it's a great reminder to never make assumptions about others based on appearance or skin color. He's led a very interesting life. A former employee of Harley Davidson, a motorcycle enthusiasts and overall good Samaritan. Today he greeted me with a big hug and Starbuck's gift card. Spreading holiday cheer and kindness. A beautiful way to start the day!
Of course, others say Santa is bad no matter the color but I don't agree with them. Life without imagination and curiosity is some type of prison sentence. Who wishes to strip all sense of wonder, anticipation and excitement from young children during the holiday season? Perhaps it's because I'm not religious and celebrate Christmas in a completely secular way but Santa should live on, in every color imaginable. What do you think? Do you let your kids believe in Дед Мороз?
I've been busy with holiday season preparations and travel to the wonderful State of Tennessee, but promise some new and interesting stories soon. I even visited Moscow! :))
How are your holiday preparations coming? Are New Year's trees up yet?
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and glass of wine (not necessarily champagne). We are a bit too old and most of excitement already gone. We in Lithuania almost forgot about Дед Мороз, since they got their Christmas back to celebrate and got Kalėdų Senis (Christmas granddad or similar). Since Independence Lithuanians enjoy 2 Christmas (catholic and orthodox), but New Year is still very important, much more than in West. They saved very interesting traditions for Christmas. I remember how a very brave Lithuanian friend invited me at SSSR time to celebrate Christmas properly. I was amazed
History!:)
>>Do you let your kids believe in Дед Мороз?
Already not:)
Of course! My son has been writing letters to him and every year Ded Moroz sent gifts. Once, when my son was small, a friend of mine play a role of the Ded Moroz. My son was very impressed. It's good when there is a place for miracles in the life.
Santa is white, sorry, libs. He lives on the North Pole and no black can survive there. Simple, see!
And this is how we doody:
In my term of service in Moscow I every God forsaken year congratulated the Russians with Christmas and always their reply was "What is this?"
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Я иногда представляю Иисуса, как будто он попал на современный праздник Рождества.В образе обычного небогатого человека, например как ваш чернокожий на фото. Праздник, на котором о его жизни большинство людей ничего не говорят. Подарки, украшения, семейное застолье, дети ожидают веселья. Это всё прекрасно, но думаю, он бы опечалился как ребёнок, о котором забыли гости и родители.
I hope, my 12yr daughter believe in russian Father Frost, but ain't really sure.
Your joke about Moscow is good :) Which ones have you been? Idaho, Vermont, Indiana, Main, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin, Iowa?
Oh... you wrote about trip to Tennessee - is it Moscow, which is near Memphis?
Because of this:
www. moscow. com
…Granma got runover by a reindeer
fetching firewood on Christmas Eve
you may say here’s no such thing as Santa
but as for me and grandpa, we believe…
Y’all know the tune, altogether now..!
Whether Santa is black white or purple, who knows or gives a flip, it’s all in the eyes of the beholder. If you grew up in the ‘hood your Santa was a stoned old nig (as in hoodspeak) from the floor below in your projects apartment. If you Megan Kelly, your Santa was an Irish uncle reeking of booze. ;)
As long as it means something good to you, what does it matter. Kids need to know to be humble, generous to less fortunate and kind to weaker and smaller beings…
Merry and Happy Y’all, HO-HO-HO!
;))