Santa Claus or Jesus? You decide

Most people know about Santa Claus, but even more know who Jesus is. They will compete about our affection and attention.

- Peter Kujala

One wants to pour material things over us, the other offers peace and salvation. Who will win your heart this Christmas? How do you justify your choice?

Darkness settles in the cold winter land, casting its shadows over anxious hearts that watch in fear as the world burns with disasters that threaten our everyday lives, our future. War, threats and hatred. Crime, misery and a fight for every penny. The planet itself in rebellion. That present you got from Santa Claus suddenly feels cold and hard, dull and unconcerned. You see a church shining in warm light, inviting. Maybe go there, try this Jesus instead, love and peace. A hope for a heavenly future in the midst of thickening darkness. No, maybe I'd rather polish my stuff, my presents more, sit on my material mountain where the cold wind blows and the inescapable and lonely emptiness reigns?