Jack’s Winning Words 12/22/21

“God put Santa Claus on earth to remind us that Christmas is ‘sposed to be a happy time.” (Bil Keane)  In the Family Circle cartoon Jeffey is explaining to his dad, the meaning of Christmas.  Sometimes we adults can learn from the children.  …and I tried, at the right time, to explain to my children the meaning of Santa Claus by telling them the story of St Nicholas and the gifts that he gave.   Learning can be a two-way street  ;-)  Jack

FROM FACEBOOK LIOZ:  i like this! the family circus guy, right?===JACK:  Cartoonist Bil Keane actually had a son, Jeffey.  It's one of those strips have aged, but not lost its humor.

FROM BLAZING OAKS:  As long as Santa isn't the whole meaning of Christmas, I guess it's OK. bu;t I hope they know the Christmas Bible story is the "reason for the season". We certainly had "Santa" come to our house on Christmas Eve after our little ones were fast asleep. It added to the merriment of the season. But we also had a Birthday cake for Jesus, and shared gifts to the less fortunate, as well!  At Bill's urging, our church rented a home for 5 men  who couldn't live alone but needed a group home with a caretaker. They came to our home either Christmas eve or Day, for dinner with  the family, and received a gift  which they were  delighted to open. I think it made an impression on our boys.===JACK:  But Santa is part of Christmas...Santa Nicholas who gave gifts to the needy as you did in   appreciation for the gift of Jesus, God in human form.  The original idea of gift giving wasn't bad.  It's when there's a transformation of a good idea, that it becomes bad.

FROM LK IN OH:  May you have a wonderful Christmas, Jack! Thank you again for who you are and what you do for all of us!===JACK:  Dear Santa:  I want one more win for the Maize and Blue!

FROM SALON SUZY:  Sadly it so painful for some. Merry Christmas to you and your family!🎄===JACDK:  Because some have so little, and me have more than enough....Christmas is a time for sharing. 

FROM SR IN SJ:  "Family circle" is one of my two favorite "cartoons"! I learn from it daily. . .===JACK:  Some strips are message strips...other are for pure enjoyment.