I asked "But where does that leave you Santa?" The tears gone now from his eyes, a smile broke over Santa's face. "Why bless you my dear," he laughed. "I'm only a symbol myself. I represent the spirit of family fun and the joy of giving and receiving. If the children are taught these other things, there is no danger that I will ever be forgotten."
"I think I am beginning to understand."
"that's why I come," said Santa. "you're an adult. If you don;t teach the children these things who will?"