Santa vs. Jesus

It was interesting, the other day my mom was talking to me about Santa and comparing him to Jesus Christ. It's wierd when you think about it, that so many people are perfectly fine telling their children that a fake man in a suit delivers their presents, but they just cannot accept the story about Jesus. It is also wierd that people like Santa Claus for what "he stands for." But what does he stand for really? If you are good, you will get presents. If you are a nice person you will get rewarded. Compare that to Jesus and what he stood for. Love others, all people are equal, you will be rejected and struck down on account of me and my Name. No nice warm promises for a perfect future there. Jesus went a month without eating, he wandered around the countryside with no where to live, he dedicated his life to serving other people (especially the poor and unwanted) and was brutally murdered because of it. Santa on the other hand is fat, he's over indulgent, and gives to the rich. It's interesting how everyone likes to celebrate him at Christmas time.