"Santa Claus doesn't exist." According to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported on the 12th, a bishop in Sicily, Italy, angered the parents of the children because of the above remarks and had to apologize.
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At a recent religious event, Bishop Stagono tried to convey to the children the "true meaning of Christmas", he mentioned that the "red version" of Santa Claus now originated from the propaganda of the Coca-Cola company, and its real prototype was a bishop in ancient Rome, St. Nicholas, who was praised by posterity for often giving gifts to the poor anonymously.
In response to Staggliano's remarks, the head of the local diocese apologized: "I am sorry that these words have disappointed some people. His good intention is that children will 'reflect on the meaning of Christmas', because Christmas has become a trap for consumerism. We should consume less and share more. Bishop Staggliano himself said that he simply told the children that it was necessary to think about the meaning of Christmas, "Christmas is no longer Christian." The atmosphere created by consumerism has long since replaced the real Christmas. (Luc)
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