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Slaying the New Year: A Battle Over Santa Claus

Published January 5, 2026, 07:20
Slaying the New Year: A Battle Over Santa Claus

The author describes her love for the tradition of Santa Claus, despite her age. This tradition, which began with her parents and continued in her own families, is a source of anticipation and joy for her. However, her ten-year-old daughter, influenced by critical thinking and the "woke agenda", questions the existence of Santa Claus and accuses him of injustices and outdated values. The conversation with her daughter reaches a critical point, with the author feeling disappointed by the loss of innocence and magic in childhood. The author wonders how her daughter came to this conclusion and how she will face the questioning of traditions in the future. The article is a honest and self-deprecating confrontation with changing values and the impact of modern society on the child's soul.