Saturday, October 19, 2013

Who knows how did the custom of giving our kids toys start if the wise men never presented toys to Jesus?

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Q. Why do we give our kids toys,games,bikes,dollies and all of that good stuff when the wise men never presented gifts that were toys to Jesus,
Jesus was never given a baby doll,Nintendo Wiis,books, or a Krusty the clown doll, do you think baby Jesus would approve of the custom of exchanging gifts?
what do you think?


Answer
It's a pagan custom that Christians integrated.

Legacies of Saturnalia in contemporary holiday celebrations

Religious Rituals -- joining in spiritual community to honor the Divine.

Honored Figures -- Santa and Father Time -- Saturn; Holy Mother -- Ops.

Sacred Flames -- candles lit and new fires kindled to represent new Solar year.

Greens -- Holly given with gifts, homes decorated with wreaths and garlands.

Time Off from Work -- government, schools, businesses closed; multiple days off.

Peace -- dispensing of punishments suspended and courts closed; wars ceased.

Relaxing with Family and Friends -- renewing bonds, sharing celebration.


*****Gift Giving -- dolls to children, candles to friends; fruit symbols representing increase. ********


Feasting -- sharing food with family and friends; on-going eating and drinking.

Helping Less Fortunate -- class distinctions suspended; food for all; masters waiting on servants.

Exhuberant Play -- masquerades, gaming, gambling, mock king, jokes, partying, letting loose.

Paper Hats -- soft hats (pilei) worn at Saturnalia banquets to signify informality.

Dancing in the New Solar Year -- music and dancing.


http://www.circlesanctuary.org/pholidays/SaturnaliaInfo.html

How often do you buy kids toys?




derek


I know a lady who buys her kids toys every month. how often do you think kids should be brought toys?


Answer
Birthdays and Christmas.

EDIT: Just read some of the other answers. What a bunch of spoiled children!! If my son wants something new to play with we usually just make it. eg cardboard box cars, paper cup phones, shoebox guitars etc. Much more fun and rewarding. :)




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