user20191: I'm a lay Buddhist and it's almost Christmas, and I would like to know if it is acceptable for Buddhists to celebrate Santa Claus. I have children and want them to be happy. Does anyone know the answer to this question? Thanks! P.S. My question is somewhat related to this one.

user20010: To quote the eminent Rev. Lovejoy - "Santa doesn't leave presents under the Bodhi Tree!"  ;-)
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Of course it's acceptable!  If Buddha isn't merriment, then what good is it?

20191: <p>I'm a lay Buddhist and it's almost Christmas, and I would like to know if it is acceptable for Buddhists to celebrate Santa Claus. I have children and want them to be happy. Does anyone know the answer to this question? Thanks! P.S. My question is somewhat related to <a href="https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/q/13248/20191">this one</a>.</p>
 20010: <p>To quote the eminent Rev. Lovejoy - &quot;Santa doesn't leave presents under the Bodhi Tree!&quot;  ;-)</p>
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<p>Of course it's acceptable!  If Buddha isn't merriment, then what good is it?</p>
