Stephanie Kostopoulos & Beth Demme
Steph & Beth
Why Steph Hates Santa
Why Steph Hates Santa
Why Steph Hates Santa
Friday 13th December 2019
Steph and Beth debate if Santa is a lie or a metaphor, sharing childhood memories and discussing its impact on kids in 'Discovering Our Scars'.
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Get the buttons here!Santa Claus: A Lie or a Metaphor? Steph and Beth Debate
I don t think it always has to be a gift, but the thing that really boils down to my really dislike of Santa is looking at Santa as a person, as I feel like kids are told from you know a very young age about Santa as if he is a real life person, and then at some age they either discover there s no Santa or they are told there s no Santa, and the thing that really just kind of bothers me about it is, in my opinion, it s a lie.
Ever wondered if telling kids about Santa is harmless fun or a misleading fib? In this episode of 'Discovering Our Scars', hosts Steph and Beth tackle the Santa Claus debate head-on. Steph is adamant that Santa is a lie that confuses children, while Beth sees him as a symbol of generosity and sharing.
They dive into their own childhood memories, like Steph's parents leaving a piece of Santa's suit in the fireplace to convince her he was real, and Beth's tradition of labeling gifts 'From Santa'. The discussion also touches on how these differing views impacted their lives. Steph shares how learning the truth about Santa made her question what else might be a lie, while Beth emphasizes the joy and care that come with maintaining the Santa tradition for her kids.
They even have a light-hearted debate on what dessert is holiest—should we be leaving Angel Food Cake for Santa instead of cookies? And if we were to leave a dessert for Jesus, what would it be? This episode promises to make you rethink your stance on Santa Claus and consider how it shapes children's understanding of truth and generosity. Tune in for a heartfelt, humorous, and thought-provoking conversation.