Equality?

[Kendal]

I can add another to the list. The gifts we receive at Christmas. The Santa Klaus the Dutch brought to America from Europe gave gifts to all equally. Americans introduced the naughty and nice list - the concept that if the kid did not work, did not do as he was told then he would not get the (same)material reward of a gift. The work ethic is at being taught even with Santa in America. The Europeans follow the principle that all are equal in love and all shall receive the same. The lazy boy shall receive the same gift as the hard working boy for they are loved equally by the parents, Jesus and God. And some would say the bad boy is loved more - because he has strayed the furthest and it is the love and charity that shall bring him back.

I dont want to debate whether American or European Santa is right but hope we can agree they are different and follow different principles when it comes to giving and who is deserving.

[DuncanONeil]

Except even the naughty kids get Xmas gifts.
And the naughty - nice thing is not about "the concept that if the kid did not work ... he would not get the (same)material reward of a gift."

I can add another to the list. The gifts we receive at Christmas. The Santa Klaus the Dutch brought to America from Europe gave gifts to all equally. Americans introduced the naughty and nice list - the concept that if the kid did not work, did not do as he was told then he would not get the (same)material reward of a gift. The work ethic is at being taught even with Santa in America. The Europeans follow the principle that all are equal in love and all shall receive the same. The lazy boy shall receive the same gift as the hard working boy for they are loved equally by the parents, Jesus and God. And some would say the bad boy is loved more - because he has strayed the furthest and it is the love and charity that shall bring him back.

I dont want to debate whether American or European Santa is right but hope we can agree they are different and follow different principles when it comes to giving and who is deserving.