It’s the CV-19 Blues’ The rhythm picks up whenever someone recognizes another tradition that will be either changed or lost because of health related strictures. The times they are a-changin’.
This is the 2020 version of unforseen life changes, like those who set off from Europe and sailed west to perceived freedom; or those forced into slave ships and taken from their lands, tribes, and families to totally foreign languages, customs, and lifestyle; or pioneers exploring continents, oceans, and outer space, not knowing what they’d find, if they’d survive, or when they’d ever be home again. Not all made it. It was not without major stress but it challenged their will to live and awakened their ability to survive by using their mental and physical strengths.
My family moved to Australia when I was very young. I was worried about what Santa would do since it was summer at Christmas. My parents told me that Santa trades his sleigh for a dune buggy when he crosses the equator. Worked for me!
It seems that every year people wonder how to explain to kids that Santa Claus is on multiple street corners simultaneously. I’ve never understood why they don’t just explain that those are Santa’s helpers, that they dress like him to honor his spirit of giving (or whatever terms you want to put it into for the little ones).
In that spirit, in the hope of forestalling the raising of the Santa-and-the-virus issue this year, I offer the following: Tell the kids that Santa and the elves (and all magical beings, such as the Tooth Fairy) can neither catch nor spread the virus, so Christmas Eve deliveries are safe. Problem solved.
AllishaDawn about 4 years ago
Put hand wipes next to the milk and cookies.
wiatr about 4 years ago
That’s probably who spread it last year.
Wilde Bill about 4 years ago
Not to worry. Santa has contracted out all of his deliveries to Amazon,
uniquename about 4 years ago
This might have an interesting effect on Halloween costumes too. If Halloween happens at all.
sandpiper about 4 years ago
It’s the CV-19 Blues’ The rhythm picks up whenever someone recognizes another tradition that will be either changed or lost because of health related strictures. The times they are a-changin’.
Thechildinme about 4 years ago
This is the 2020 version of unforseen life changes, like those who set off from Europe and sailed west to perceived freedom; or those forced into slave ships and taken from their lands, tribes, and families to totally foreign languages, customs, and lifestyle; or pioneers exploring continents, oceans, and outer space, not knowing what they’d find, if they’d survive, or when they’d ever be home again. Not all made it. It was not without major stress but it challenged their will to live and awakened their ability to survive by using their mental and physical strengths.
Zen-of-Zinfandel about 4 years ago
Yes, this issue is near and deer to our hearts.
lbhorton about 4 years ago
The next challenge! But I have faith in Santa. Been through rough times but he always comes through.
Homerville Premium Member about 4 years ago
The big question.
Tentoes about 4 years ago
It’s a good thing Doc and Marty didn’t go to 2020.
Nala the Great about 4 years ago
Kid’s got a real point!
mi_sbs about 4 years ago
Contactless delivery. He’s just gonna throw the presents down the chimney as he flies over.
Nuke Road Warrior about 4 years ago
Actually, Santa’s beard functions as a mask, all that reindeer exhaust.
mistercatworks about 4 years ago
That big beard makes a mask less effective.
ChukLitl Premium Member about 4 years ago
Elves neither catch nor carry most human maladies.
Madzdad the bard about 4 years ago
My family moved to Australia when I was very young. I was worried about what Santa would do since it was summer at Christmas. My parents told me that Santa trades his sleigh for a dune buggy when he crosses the equator. Worked for me!
paranormal about 4 years ago
Black Friday will be all online!
paullp Premium Member about 4 years ago
It seems that every year people wonder how to explain to kids that Santa Claus is on multiple street corners simultaneously. I’ve never understood why they don’t just explain that those are Santa’s helpers, that they dress like him to honor his spirit of giving (or whatever terms you want to put it into for the little ones).
In that spirit, in the hope of forestalling the raising of the Santa-and-the-virus issue this year, I offer the following: Tell the kids that Santa and the elves (and all magical beings, such as the Tooth Fairy) can neither catch nor spread the virus, so Christmas Eve deliveries are safe. Problem solved.