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A Newspaper editorial dragged out of the microfilm dust every yule season. Somewhat oddly- it was published ( hence written earlier) on 9.2l.97 which is the first day of Fall, not even in the Christmas Season. The entire article is slanted and in a talk-down style. The author, one Frank Church, makes the overstated claim that in effect knocking out Clausism would ( extinguish the internal heart of Childhood) Maybe Clausism dominated the juvenile fantasy scene in l897 but this was long before comic books, TV Cartoons- Bugs Bunny, Mickey Mouse, Hanna-Barbera cartoons, et al. The author attacks skepticism, clearly this was long before such political scandals as Watergate.
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∙ 8y agoNo, not really, nor was it intended to "prove" that an actual guy named Santa Claus existed. Rather, it was about what Santa Claus represents, and what he means to children. "Yes Virginia" was an editorial from a New York newspaper, written in 1897 to a little girl who worried that Santa Claus wasn't real. But the message in the editorial was not trying to show her who Santa was or where to find him. Rather, it tried to show how Christmas was a magical holiday, and the story of Santa was part of it. The editor encouraged Virginia, and all children, to keep on believing-- to believe that Christmas is a time of wonder and beauty, and its special feeling is personified by a jolly man in a red suit with a sleigh and reindeer, who brings gifts to kids all over the world. In other words, the editor was saying that Santa Claus (whether a real person, or a symbol) represents the true meaning of Christmas: the spirit of giving, during a season of love and joy.
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Does Santa Claus work on a farm?
No and please do not ask anymore about Santa Claus he is not real and there is no way to prove he is real
Can things like Yes Virginia and the Cottingley Fairies prove that Santa Claus Fairies and other fantasy elements exist?
No. The Yes Virginia letter is more a message on the meaning of Christmas than the actual existence of the fat man in the red suit. The Cottingley Fairy photographs are fake.
Who are the scientists contributed in electricity?
Benjamin Franklin.he prove that lightning is electricity.
In 2008 did Santa Claus send gifts?
Santa Clause gives gifts every year and some how I will prove he is completely real!
How do you prove if Santa Claus is real?
You take a picture of him in the chimney, and with his flying reign deers. Then they will believe you if it looks real. Remember to have Santa on your house with the reign deers.
Should you believe in Santa Claus?
Santa is in the lives of all who believe in him. If you don't believe in him he might try to prove to you that he's real or he may just put you on the naughty list.
Is there any proof that Santa exists?
I believe there is proof that Santa Claus may exist, just that the people with the actual evidence don't want to share their proof. Who can say that Santa does not exist? Maybe, he's there, with magic and wonder? Seeing isn't believing, Believing isn't seeing. Think about what you believe, Believe in what you think. Check out my Eragon fan-fic version, from Saphira's point of view!
Would hearing Christmas bells on Christmas Eve prove Santa Claus does exist?
No, because many people in many places ring bells on Christmas Eve. It wouldn't just be Santa doing that. But if you want to believe that Santa is real, and if you derive some comfort from that belief, you should continue to believe; however, the reality is that Santa is a fictional character, and he symbolizes the joy of giving gifts during the Christmas season.
Are kids parents Santa Claus?
If the kid's parents don't believe in Santa but want their children to. I believe in Santa.P.S. Do you get gifts from Santa? Answer: Yes, of course they are.If parents are absent then other relatives or guardians fill in and pretend that there is a Santa Claus to perpetuate the myth.The exact reason for adults to lie to children in this manner is not clear - obviously children all will figure it out sooner or later. This insight will prove to the children that adults are willing to tell them lies, especially about invisible friends.
Do figures like Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy prove that magic is good?
No, they don't prove that magic is good. They just show that magic (or what is perceived as magic) *can* be good. But just because there is a Santa and a Harry Potter, for instance, doesn't mean that there isn't evil in the world or that we shouldn't be very wary of things that can be used in good or evil ways. Hopefully, Santa shows that power can be used for good... but unfortunately he can't prove that is usually is, because that isn't true in our imperfect world.
Is there prove that ghost donot exist?
Since you cannot prove a negative statement, one cannot prove that ghosts do not exist.
Do aliens exist if they do then how can you prove that?
No aliens do not exist if you think they do prove it but on the other had if don't believe that they exist I'm just saying that you can't prove if you think you can go to prison
