For many children, the arrival of Santa Claus is the high point of the December festivities. But do they really believe that a man with magical powers travels the globe to bring them their gifts? If they believe it, isn’t that proof of their gullibility or their inability to distinguish between fiction and reality? To put things […] … learn more→
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What kids really think of Santa Claus
Since when do we offer toys to children at Christmas?
The return of the Christmas holidays has led many of us to start looking for toys to give to children, ours, or those of our family and friends. We have often heard it said that “in the old days” some people only received an orange at Christmas . So, toys at Christmas, would it be very recent, and reserved […] … learn more→
When the author of “Lord of the Rings” lent his quill to Santa Claus
Like so many other parents around the world, JRR Tolkien, the famous author of The Lord of the Rings , has devoted a lot of time and effort to making Christmas a joyful time for his children. Except that he is a man whose imagination gave life to a vast world , containing thousands of years of legends. He brought creatures […] … learn more→
When the author of the “Lord of the Rings” lent his pen to Santa
Like so many other parents around the world, JRR Tolkien, the famous author of The Lord of the Rings , has spent a lot of time and effort making Christmas a joy for his children. Except that it is about a man whose imagination has given life to a vast world , concealing thousands of years of legends. He has brought […] … learn more→