Niemann: Yes, Virginia, Santa exists for everyone who needs love and acceptance

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The world’s most reprinted editorial was published in the New York Sun in 1897.

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Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon, a New Yorker, wrote a letter to her editor asking a very important question. she wrote: Daddy says, “You’ll see it on The Sun.” Please tell me; is there Santa? “

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The editor responded immediately. His famous letter began: They are influenced by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They don’t believe what they can’t see. Yes, Virginia, we have Santa Claus. He exists as surely as love and generosity and devotion exist and you know they are abundant and give your life the greatest beauty and joy.

My friend Israel Rachovsky has a close relationship with Santa. Last week Israel allowed me to interview Santa.It was an honor to dial the number in Israel and connect with Santa. My first question was about his beard. is that true? Santa assured me it was indeed real. A friend of mine told me that he had observed little children pulling on Santa’s beard. recommends exploring, so my beard has been yanked a few times.

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I asked Santa to tell me more about the little ones sitting on his lap. He told me he represented Christians, Muslims, Jews and many other religions. Every skin color was able to snuggle up and cuddle up to his big breasts that contained a loving heart.

Tears came to my eyes when Santa explained that adults with disabilities may also want to sit on your lap. They all give off a radiant smile when they feel noticed and loved. Apparently, everything just wants to be heard and noticed. Santa made them feel special. And after all these years of working tirelessly at her malls and private functions, Santa loves her job more than ever.

It was said that he once had to get to work very early. His CBC in Calgary wanted him there at 6am. Apparently, they needed some help releasing his drive figures for Christmas. When it was Santa’s turn to make the final announcement, he used his trademark voice. I am so happy that people help people in need! “

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I wanted to know more about the wishlist he gets. But his “sock was knocked off by a kid who told him he wanted to be a better giver”. Santa is not selfish and told the youngsters that they might be able to get together a gift for someone else instead of a gift for Santa. I was told that there is a crab gift bank.

I asked Santa if he had a sad request coming. his voice became quiet. After a long silence, he replied. “Sometimes, in lieu of gifts, children ask if it is possible to arrange for their divorced parents to live together again.”

He told me he doesn’t give or advise children. That’s what psychologists are for. You could say that Santa knows what “stay in your lane” means.

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As you can imagine, there is a lot of work to do when your family is getting ready for Christmas. Luckily, I learned that Santa has a cousin. Apparently a kid asked Santa at the mall. Is there such a thing? ” Santa told the child that it was one of his cousins. This is called teamwork and the child will not be disappointed. Laziness is not allowed!

I told Santa that the Dalai Lama said generosity is a delightful form of selfishness. Some people give for what they get in return after being generous: deep love, compassion, and warm feelings. Santa couldn’t agree more.

An editorial in the New York Sun, written on September 21, 1897, concludes: thank god! He lives and lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, no, a hundred thousand years from now, he will continue to delight the hearts of children. ”

A community pediatrician since 1987, Dr. Nieman continues to be interested in the emotional intelligence and imagination of young patients. For more information, please visit www.drnieman.com.