An Inquiry, RE: Santa Claus

[Ridureyu]

In a world in which Santa Claus existed, wouldn't it be the parents who have no trouble believing, whereas the children might need some convincing?

If you're a parent and you A: bought the majority of gifts for your kids, and B: received the others (in the mail? in person?) and already set them under the tree, then wouldn't the sudden appearance of a bunch of presents (and possibly some coal) labelled "FROM SANTA" on Christmas Morning mean either that the jolly fat man arrived, or you've got anti-burglars in the neighborhood?* Thus, in a world with a real Santa Claus, any adult with half a brain would believe in him. Now, the children? They might take some convincing. Maybe.

Also, another question: going by 90% of made-for-tv Christmas movies, Santa must get married or find an heir or whateverbefore a specific time on Christmas Eve, or THERE WILL BE NO CHRISTMAS. How exactly does the lack of his presents mean that there will be no A: generosity, B: love, C: peace and goodwill, or D: religious celebrations on December 25th? Do Christmas trees all suddenly catch fire? What happens to the gifts that parents actually bought for their children? And can't we have at least one Christmas movie where all the adults are on speaking terms with Santa, and it's the kids who need convincing?






*Anti-Burglaring has yet to catch on with the public at large. In places where it has, there have been reports of such atrocities as people waking up to find a new car in their garage, or that breakfast has already been cooked.