Everyone has an opinion these days. Just think about it, though. Where would the media be today if there weren’t so many opinions? If you search, you can find interesting, challenging, innovative, and yes, even intelligent opinions among the many. But, once in awhile you find some opinions that are best left unspoken.

I’m referring to the opinion that Santa needs to go on a diet; that he is a bad example for children because he is overweight and eats too many cookies. How idiotic, this is Santa we’re talking about!

I don’t know exactly who came up with this idea, but I’d like to know if they ever had the imagination of a child? Santa’s physique is a symbol for warm, fuzzy, and jolly. The children relate to him as a grandparent, someone to comfort them, to spoil them. People think too much about too many unimportant things.

Can you imagine replacing Santa with a thinner type? Well, I understand it was tried. When the replacement went out to meet the children, it’s not surprising that no one wanted to sit on his lap. Have you ever seen a jolly, thin person in a red suit…or out of one…not a pretty sight…definitely not inviting to sit on a boney lap…can’t say that I’d want to if I were a child… Would you?

And the cookies…they say children should leave something healthier for Santa. I guess he could share the reindeers’ carrots. Ho, hum instead of Ho, ho! Really now, sometimes we need something sweet. I have personal knowledge that when Santa stops at our grandchildren’s home, it brings joy to him knowing the girls chose his snacks themselves. I say, leave it up to the young ones.

We all know that one night of over indulgent eating cannot harm us for life. What adult doesn’t do it at least once in a while, especially on a special occasion? Most of us do it on our birthday, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s, which makes it more than just one night…doesn’t it, critics? Here’s what I ask you: What do you eat for your holiday dinners? Do you measure your portions; is everything fat free and low in sugar? I’m sure not.

Don’t replace our beloved, jolly Santa! Let the real Santa keep his job, and his comfort food. He brings much joy to children, and adults, around the world. Let him enjoy his night. After all, he’s earned it.

Headline: Santa Goes On Atkins Diet!