Why Jesus is Better than Santa Claus

I got sent this a few days ago and thought I'd share. Bear with me and my questionable translation skills!

God Bless
-AMR ;-)

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Why Jesus is better than Santa Claus

Sent (and possibly written) by Arturo Quiros Lepiz
http://www.mensajesvida.cjb.net/

Santa lives in the North Pole....
Jesus is everywhere.

Santa travels in a sleigh...
Jesus walks on water and

Santa comes once a year...
Jesus is always there to help us.

Santa fills your stockings with trinkets...
Jesus supplies everything you need.

Santa comes down your chimney uninvited...
Jesus waits at the door and knocks, and then enters your heart when you invite him in.

To see Santa, you have to wait in line...
Jesus is as close as a simple mention of his name.

Santa lets you sit on his lap....
Jesus lets you rest in his arms.

Santa doesn't know your name, the only thing he can say is "Hey there little one, what's your name?"....
Jesus knew your name before you were even born. He not only knows your name, but also your address. He knows your past and your future.

Santa has a belly that seems to be full of jam...
Jesus has a heart filled with love.

All that Santa can offer is "Ho Ho Ho"...
Jesus offers health, help, and hope.

Santa says "you better not cry"...
Jesus says "put your burdens on me, and I will take care of you."

Santa's elves make toys....
Jesus makes new lives, repairs broken hearts, and fixes broken homes.

Santa can make you smile...
Jesus gives you happiness that sustains you.

Santa leaves presents under the tree....
Jesus was our gift in the manger who died on a tree.

Santa appeared many years ago (the story of Santa)...
Jesus has always been.

It's obvious that we can't really compare the two, but we need to remember who Christmas is really about. We need to put Jesus back into Christmas. He is the real reason to celebrate this time of year. The saying "Christmas is the time to give an receive", doesn't refer to Santa's gifts, but rather to the delivery that Jesus made to save us and to give us a path to follow. Remember that one act of love is worth thousands of gifts....