Back in high school I came to the conclusion that Christians should teach their children that the existence of Santa Claus is a myth because:
- to do otherwise would be lying.
- it confuses the meaning of faith/belief in the Christian life.
Yet my own childhood belief in Santa has not negatively impacted my faithful adherence to Christianity, so perhaps I am overreacting?
Out of curiosity I decided to explore the tradition of the real St. Nicholas, a process which led to the realization that the narrative of Santa Claus, as is currently constructed, seriously challenges intrinsic values of the Christian faith.
Graffiti across from The Menagerie pub where 

