But where does he come from? Over 1,700 years ago, a man named St. Nicholas was much beloved by the town in which he lived. Nicholas would leave gifts for the poor in his community; his kindness was so renowned that when he died he became the stuff of legend. Over time, the image and lore of Santa Claus has changed again and again, but one thing has remained the same: his care for people, especially children, through the acts of faithful parents. St. Nicholas' kindness has been kept alive.
The real Santa Claus died over 1,600 years ago, but yet he is not really gone. How does this man remain alive? There is a Santa Claus in every neighborhood, every city, every country. This does not mean that there are jolly, white-bearded men in every corner of the earth; in fact there is only one thing that makes a Santa Claus: kindness.
Every man has a chance to be Santa Claus no matter if he is young, old, tall, or short; the man only need kindness. Every man who practices kindness embodies what Santa was - a caring man who did everything he could for perfect strangers, giving, sacrificing self for others' happiness.
I commend the kind man. He is what fuels Santa's story, bringing the Christmas magic back every year. But slowly the story is fading; there is not enough kindness left in the world. I pray that our men are not afraid to show kindness; a real man cares for all who need it.
Every corner has seen a Santa - caring, loving, bringing Christmas. If you look hard enough, you can find them. Is there a Santa Claus in your neighborhood?
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