Santa Claus was originally based upon the Christian figure of Saint Nicholas, a patron saint of children, but Santa Claus today has become a wholly secular figure. Some Christians object to Santa because he is secular rather than Christian. Some non-Christians object to Santa because of his Christian roots. There is no denying that Santa Claus has become a powerful cultural symbol which is impossible to ignore, but this doesn't mean that he should simply be accepted without question. There are good reasons to dispense with the tradition.
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