Curious Christian

I had an thought-provoking conversation with my son about Saint Nicholas / Santa Claus last week. He’s beginning to realize that the festive Jingle Bells hype doesn’t quite match his emerging map of reality. So he’s asking questions. As he asks more insightful questions, I’m committed to answering him honestly.

Well, in differentiating between fact and fiction we’ve once again revisited the original Santa story, of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the fourth-century figure from Asia Minor. He was a disciple known for his secret acts of giving, ensuring that all glory went to God.

When he was younger, my son was captivated by tales of the North Pole and reindeer, often overlooking this deeper narrative. Now, he’s beginning to recall that I’ve always shared a much older story—one that may not seem magical at first glance but reveals a profound truth: the true magic lies in giving. It’s heartwarming to witness him starting to grasp this concept.