Christmas: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
Magic

When I was eleven, some kids in my class told me that Santa did not exist. I replied that it was the naughtiest thing to say. He lives and brings me presents every year!
The kids started laughing, so I turned my back and left them basking in their small, magicless and emotionless bubble. I instantly knew they would be on Santa’s naughty list!
When we returned to school after the winter holidays, the same kids told me that their parents gave them Christmas presents. Well, at least somebody loved them enough to compensate for the lack of magic in their lives, I thought.
Beyond excessive capitalist consumerism and gluttony, there must be a reason why almost an entire planet celebrates Christmas.
There is this little ancient Romanian legend regarding Christmas that I love and would like to share with you.
The story goes that on December 24th, two thousand years ago, a young woman named Mary was about to give birth. She asked Santa Eve to offer her lodging for the night. But Santa Eve was poor and had nothing to offer Mary, so he sent her to his younger and richer brother, Santa Clause.
Mrs Clause received Mary, but because she knew Mr Claus was a grumpy and nasty old man, she took Mary to the stable to give birth.
Helped by Mrs Clause, Mary gave birth to a little boy she named Jesus. The animals in the stable who witnessed the birth compassionately provided heat through their breathing to the little boy shivering in the manger.
Somehow, Santa Clause heard about this and was angry that his wife allowed a stranger on his property and helped deliver her baby. So upset he was that he cut off Mrs Clause’s hands.
Mary immediately took pity on the poor woman and healed her hands right back on, as if nothing had happened.
On witnessing this miracle, Santa Clause repented for his wickedness and went on to become the nicest man in history.
That same night, rich Santa decided to share all his fortune with the poor children. Ever since, on Christmas Eve at midnight, he celebrates the birth of Jesus by riding his sleigh full of gifts to each house where there is a nice child and leaves at least one gift under the Christmas tree.
The fact that history repeats itself, and before Jesus, there were Mithras or Horus, or Krishna is not of massive importance right now. As you grow up and your knowledge horizon expands, you will read and understand more about human history and our actions on this planet.
Mind you, you won’t hear a thing about any of this in school, but there is a reason why there are books! You only have to have the interest to know more than what an educational system or another is imposing on you! Remember that what you read is what you are!

What matters now is that, hopefully, you’ve been nice and Santa has read his list (and checked it twice!)
And know one thing: magic beats technology! No matter how many cameras you hide in the house to catch him sneaking in through the chimney and how many Santa traps you set, he has his magic ways. As you wake up on Christmas morning, you will find your presents underneath the tree and will know that you are loved! Even if there might be nothing recorded on camera – maybe there was a blackout during the night!
Dear kids, it would be fantastic if none of you would ever lose innocence! Life will happen and try to take it away from you, but the illusion of magic and the joy of giving will keep it alive in your souls! Hopefully!
If you need to know, I’m now in my fourth decade in this life, and Santa keeps bringing me gifts every Christmas. My child asked me if he ever missed. Nope! Never!
Two years ago, though, I did not receive exactly what I asked for, but that was not Santa’s fault. Bring Me The Horizon, my favourite rock band in the world, was a bit slow in releasing Amo, and Santa found himself in the difficult position of not being able to fulfil a wish out of billions.
I am kindly asking BMTH to plan new music release before the end of the year if possible, please! After all, the elves are only trained to make wooden toys. In all honesty, even if they would record music, carols would probably sound a bit weird in alternative metal, not to mention that Oli Sykes shouting Silent Night would be something else, indeed!
Oh, this year I’m optimistic. I know Post Human is out and hopefully already packed and tied with a red bow, in Santa’s sack!
Have the Merriest Christmas ever!

I love reading stories like yours that help keep the magic of Christmas alive. It can be such a beautiful time of year for us to treasure. Merry Christmas to you!
Great story! I can’t imagine a world without “magic”, so thank you for reminding us of it’s importance in our lives.
I completely agree that Christmas is a wonderful day of the year.
I really love these words of wisdom.
Dear kids, it would be fantastic if none of you would ever lose innocence! Life will happen and try to take it away from you, but the illusion of magic and the joy of giving will keep it alive in your souls! Hopefully!
thank you very much for sharing!
Loved your post. Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and even this year, people are making the best of it. Thanks for sharing.
Quite right! There were similar kids at my school telling me that Santa didn’t exist. Even now, having left school decades ago, I still have people trying to tell me the same thing! When will they learn?! Keep believing and have a Merry Christmas 🙂
I know, right? How else would I be able to explain these things to my child?:)))
Great story! Captures the magic of Christmas that we all chase.
Thank you for sharing. Christmas is indeed very special and magic, and we have to remind ourselves of that during these times. Thank you for doing that 🙂
Absolutely love this. It’s so fun to hear different stories from around the world. The main thing is to determine what Christmas means to you and hold onto that.
Very well written, Merry Christmas!
Agreed! Merry Christmas to you too!
I lovely post! Christmas is definitely the most wonderful time of the year for our family too! Thanks for sharing and merry christmas!
Christmas is definitely my favorite time of year. Whether our children believe in Santa or not the joy on their face Christmas morning is priceless.
I live for that!
Great post! Thanks for sharing! This is the time of year for such wonderful sharing.
I love your belief in the magic of the season. 🙂
Let’s hope BMTH gives you the gift of more good music this year!
Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much!:) Merry Christmas to you too!
Santa Clause is believed to be a character from Turkey and there is striking evidence between the amanita mushroom, Santa Clause, and the catholic eucharist (communion).
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Yep, the real St Nicholas was of Greek descent and spent most of his life helping the poor in Myra, Turkey today. In time, through legends and traditions, he migrated to the North Pole:)) We’re all migrants in this world today, funny how some believe they are the rightful owners of any patch of land… But this is a different story. Let’s just enjoy the spirit of Christmas!
Magical! Great post sharing the joy of the season.
Christmas has always been one of my favorites times of the year. Christmas magic is a beautiful thing, and as we get older we have to try harder to old onto it. Your post is a continual reminder. 🎄
I wish it would happen a few times a year, so much I love it!:))
beautiful story! I grew up thinking there is real santa and can’t catch him at midnight because Im a sleepy kid 🙂
Yep, it’s the magic dust that makes kids sleepy:)))
Nice story. Kids saying there is no Santa, not good for their present gathering. Feeling good about Christmas and sharing.
That’s the way!:)
Well written! I wish that the magic of Christmas will live forever, I know it will in my heart.
Life is tough enough; the illusion of magic is the least we should cling on. Thank you:))
So glad that you are so happy at Christmas time! Since I became an adult (and stop getting gifts, ha!), I haven’t been into Christmas as much, but since I’ve started reading blogs more, I’ve been feeling the “magic” and want to start my own traditions!
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And so you should! The build-up to Christmas is so exciting. It would be such a pity to miss it!
Love the post! Merry Christmas.
Thank you and Merry Christmas to you, too!