As an elementary school teacher I often heard the debate about the truth about Santa Claus. For myself, I believe he is a wonderful symbol of Christmas. He wears red, the first color of Christmas, which reminds us of the atoning blood of our Savior, Jesus Christ. He wears white, a sign of purity and of being washed clean through the atonement of our Savior. He gives gifts freely, asking nothing in return. He finds happiness and joy wherever he goes. He encourages goodness, charity, and love. The commercial world can make of him what they will, but for me he will always be a charming symbol of what Christmas was ever meant to be.