The Santa Claus Syndrome

Author : Michael M. Faniel Sr.
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-17
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781644266618

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The Santa Claus Syndrome by Michael M. Faniel Sr. Pdf

The Santa Claus Syndrome By: Michael M. Faniel Sr. Santa Claus: also known as Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, or simply Santa, is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts to the homes of well-behaved (“good” or “nice”) children on Christmas Eve (December 24) and the early morning hours of Christmas Day (December 25). The Santa Claus Syndrome explores the impact on children of being lied to about the non-existence of Santa Claus. Through a discussion of the psychological impact, Michael M. Faniel Sr. asserts that there is no reason to lie to young children. With impressionable young minds, lies can negatively affect the human psychic physical development. Faniel suggests these lies contribute to the growing number of people with depression, anxiety, and countless other mental and emotional disorders. Faniel’s motivation for this book is his personal experience with sociocultural accepted practices. The book explores the traumatic effects of lies on a person’s world views. While all experiences can affect human behavior patterns, it is the traumatic ones that create trust issues, antisocial patterns, and a reliance on these learned patterns as lifelong practices. The Santa Claus Syndrome is a theoretical examination of these experiences and subsequent possible problems associated with mental and emotional degenerate conditions.

Author : Ethan Indigo Smith
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-17
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1500862916

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A Holiday Hazing Santa Clause Syndrome by Ethan Indigo Smith Pdf

A Holiday Hazing, Santa Clause Syndrome is a presentation of one of the most devastating psychological afflictions in the postmodern era, Santa Clause Syndrome. The book explores the history of and relationship between Passover and Christmas. If you don't think Santa Clause Syndrome exists, it's possible you have it. No one has dissected the results of the history of Passover and Christmas like this in two thousand years. Please read the first part of introduction and decide if you're ready for the rest. It is a unique exploration of history and psychology, complete with a laugh or two. Ethan Indigo believes this piece might best be described by others because of its provocative subject matter. Please share a review or your thoughts, feelings and perhaps your own experiences with Santa Clause Syndrome.

Author : Gerry Bowler
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781551996080

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Santa Claus by Gerry Bowler Pdf

An entertaining, often surprising look at the life of the world’s most influential fictional character. He is the embodiment of charity and generosity, a creation of mythology, a tool of clever capitalists. The very idea of him is enduring and powerful. Santa Claus was born in early-nineteenth-century America, but his family tree goes back seven hundred years to Saint Nicholas, patron saint of children. Intervening generations were shaggy and strange — whip-wielding menaces to naughty boys and girls. Yet as the raucous, outdoor, alcohol-fuelled holiday gave way to a more domestic, sentimental model, a new kind of gift-bringer was called for — a loveable elf, still judgmental but far less threatening. In this engaging social and cultural history, Gerry Bowler examines the place of Santa Claus in history, literature, advertising, and art. He traces his metamorphosis from a beardless youth into a red-suited peddler. He reveals the lesser-known aspects of the gift-bringer’s life — Santa’s involvement with social and political causes of all stripes (he enlisted on the Union side in the American Civil War), his starring role in the movies and as adman for gun-makers and insurance companies. And he demolishes the myths surrounding Santa Claus and Coca-Cola. Santa Claus: A Biography will stand as the classic work on the long-lived and multifarious Mr. Claus.

Author : Len Drayton
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781524527693

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A Tangible Theory on God by Len Drayton Pdf

Unfortunately, this story is not for everyone because it describes God. Historical and recent events are examined, and many theories are presented to help those who realize that mankind cannot live on bread alone. It explains the extent of God in our lives, and examples are given on what he is capable of. In some theories, the meaning will fly over the readers head momentarily, but the connection will be made once the dots connect. This story gives an unorthodox explanation of mankinds vision compared to Gods vision.

Author : Rob Myers
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781770900769

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The Woman Who Swallowed Her Cat by Rob Myers Pdf

A collection of fifty unbelievable and often disturbing strange-but-true medical stories.

Author : Gary Tim Collins
Publisher : Tate Publishing
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781617397417

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The Light That Illuminates the Flame by Gary Tim Collins Pdf

December 2, 2004, started out like any other day for Gary Tim Collins. As a University of Toledo alumnus, Gary was looking forward to the Mid-American Conference championship game at Ford Field against the University of Miami with his friends. But he wouldn't see or remember the game. Just as he was about to sit down to enjoy the game, he was struck with seizures that landed him in Henry Ford's Intensive Care Unit in a coma for two weeks. It was the prayers of friends and loved ones that helped bring him back. This traumatic experience brought Gary closer to God, when he had previously struggled with finding his purpose and really felt God had something else in mind for him. That something else turned out to be this book, The Light That Illuminates the Flame. In this book, Gary explores common themes of Christianity, like who God is, what he does in our lives, the importance of his Word, the life of Jesus Christ, and, in turn, the way we should live our lives as his faithful followers to draw near to him. It is a thank you to the Almighty God who gave all and saved a man from losing it all. Marty Pennington Lead Pastor Mainstreet Church Walbridge, Ohio. Gary Tim Collins taught for over twenty-four years in the Toledo public school system, working with handicapped and disadvantaged high school students. He lives in Ohio and is actively involved in his church. This is his first book. This is a book that would be good for any growing Christian to read. Gary takes much of his personal life experiences and puts them into layman's terms so that all can learn and grow. As you, like all of us, struggle with life's issues, this book will certainly help you work with your own struggles as well as prepare you to help others on their journey of life. Terry R. Smith Congregational Care Pastor, Mainstreet Church

Author : Qadoshyah Fish
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 591 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-11
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780979496233

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Down Syndrome by Qadoshyah Fish Pdf

People with Down syndrome can do a lot; this is the reality. We will share with you, in this book, stories from people with Down syndrome who have excelled in many areas and live lives like many other people who do not have Down syndrome. We will also share with you stories about those with Down syndrome who have had medical problems and issues to deal with, yet give joy to those they come in contact with. -- Preface.

Author : Peace Corps (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Peace Corps (U.S.)
ISBN : IND:30000089085116

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Peace Corps Times by Peace Corps (U.S.) Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105113705458

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Peace Corps Times by Anonim Pdf

Author : Marcy Bryan
Publisher : Standard Publishing
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0784720673

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Scared Silly by Marcy Bryan Pdf

Worried about something? You don’t have to stay that way. Scared Silly goes after the nasties of anxiety, hopelessness, and constant chocolate cravings with tips and tricks, pithy sayings, and Spirit-given insight—all punctuated with laugh-out-loud humor. Questions for personal reflection or group discussion included.

Author : Joshua Fan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136879623

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China's Homeless Generation by Joshua Fan Pdf

China's Homeless Generation is a study of nearly two million Chinese who were displaced from home in Mainland China to the island of Taiwan. A result of the Chinese civil war between the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), this massive migration began around 1948 and continued for more than a decade. The displacement officially lasted until November 1987, when they were legally allowed to return for the first time in nearly forty years. Collectively, referred to as the ‘Homeless Generation’, this unique study makes extensive use of these survivors’ own voices to formulate a truly fascinating story of a generation of Chinese who found themselves outsiders not just in Taiwan, but in the places they called home. Joshua Fan provides a detailed picture of the exodus, the struggle to find a new home in Taiwan, both physically and psychologically, and ultimately the experiences and effects of returning to the mainland decades later. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of Chinese history, the Chinese civil war, Chinese Diasporas, and China Studies in general.

Author : Hugh Montgomery,Neil Goldsack,Richard Marshall
Publisher : Remedica
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781901346503

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My First MRCP Book by Hugh Montgomery,Neil Goldsack,Richard Marshall Pdf

Annotation Students sitting the MRCP examination You can't pass the MRCP without knowing a good deal of medicine. But, there are two main problems with learning medicine: there is a vast amount to learn and much of it is terribly dull. Most texts designed to help aspiring students adhere to this philosophy of dullness. This Book Is Different Every piece of educational theory available has been applied to make the learning experience as easy as possible: there are charts and tables, pictures and puzzles, limericks and poems, and even word searches - all complemented by a clear text. The authors are well trained in medicine. They are also old hands at the MRCP - in some cases, enjoying it so much that they had several goes at all. The results of their hard work? This book - the first structured course in not just what to learn, but how to learn it.

Author : Bill Maher
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1997-05-20
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780345412812

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Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? by Bill Maher Pdf

WITH BILL MAHER, ITS NEVER POLITICS AS USUAL! Conservatives know what they want and they never forget it. Except for the time Reagan went to the Vietnam Memorial and shouted, Gorbachev, tear down this wall! Heidi Fleiss and Dr. Kevorkian [are] two visionaries of American social life, the queen and king of coming and going. The Packwood diaries must be pretty racy, because most of the people who read them apparently cannot wait to get to the bottom of the next page. Which, of course, was Packwoods problem, too. "Politically Incorrect is almost single-handedly reviving political satire. . . . [It] has pulled off the rare trick of being irreverent without being irrelevant." The New York Times "A funny collection of jibes, jokes and tidbits from his hilarious late-night show." Playboy

Author : Duane S. Nickell
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Chemistry
ISBN : 9780813549187

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Guidebook for the Scientific Traveler by Duane S. Nickell Pdf

Author : Herb Goldberg,Robert T. Lewis
Publisher : Wellness Institute, Inc.
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Money
ISBN : 1587410184

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Money Madness by Herb Goldberg,Robert T. Lewis Pdf