SaNtA cLaUs oR GraNdPaRenTs....???

Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, or simply "Santa", is the figure who, in most of Western cultures, is described as bringing gifts on Christmas Eve, December 24 or on his Feast Day, December 6 (Saint Nicholas Day). The legend may have part of its basis in hagiographical tales concerning the historical figure of Saint Nicholas.

The modern depiction of Santa Claus as a plump, jolly man wearing a red coat and trousers with white cuffs and collar, and black leather belt and boots, became popular in the United States in the 19th century due to the significant influence of caricaturist and political cartoonist Thomas Nast. This image has been maintained and reinforced through song, radio, television, and films. In the United Kingdom and Europe, his depiction is often identical to the American Santa, but he is commonly called Father Christmas.

One legend associated with Santa says that he lives in the far north, in a land of perpetual snow. The American version of Santa Claus lives at the North Pole, while Father Christmas is said to reside in Lapland. Other details include: that he is married and lives with Mrs. Claus; that he makes a list of children throughout the world, categorizing them according to their behavior; that he delivers presents, including toys, candy, and other presents to all of the good boys and girls in the world, and sometimes coal or sticks to the naughty children, in one night; and that he accomplishes this feat with the aid of magical elves who make the toys, and eight or nine flying reindeer who pull his sleigh.

There has long been opposition to teaching children to believe in Santa Claus. Some Christians say the Santa tradition detracts from the religious origins and purpose of Christmas. Other critics feel that Santa Claus is an elaborate lie, and that it is unethical for parents to teach their children to believe in his existence. Still others oppose Santa Claus as a symbol of the commercialization of the Christmas holiday, or as an intrusion upon their own national traditions.

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Dalam Al-Qur’an Allah telah memperingatkan manusia tentang kerusakan alam, lautan yang diakibatkan oleh perbuatan manusia sendiri.

"Telah nampak kerusakan di darat dan di laut disebabkan karena perbuatan tangan manusia, supaya Allah merasakan kepada mereka sebagian dari (akibat) perbuatan mereka, agar mereka kembali (ke jalan yang benar)". Katakanlah : "Adakan perjalanan di muka bumi dan perhatikanlah bagaimana kesudahan orang-orang dahulu. Kebanyakan dari mereka itu adalah orang-orang yang mempersekutukan (Allah)." (QS. 30 : 41-42).

Taukah kalian apa-apa saja dampak dari pemanasan global ini?

Diantaranya cuaca yang kian ekstrim, musim hujan yang tidak menentu, kemarau panjang, badai di mana-mana, angin putting beliung, banjir pasang, permukaan air laut yang naik karena es di kutub mencair , suhu udara yang kian memanas dan sebagainya.Berikhtiar untuk menyelamatkan alam kita bukan perkara yang mesti dikesampingkan.

Allah memerintahkan kita untuk tidak lagi berbuta kerusakan"Dan janganlah kamu membuat kerusakan di muka bumi, sesudah (Allah) memperbaikinya dan berdo'alah kepada-Nya dengan rasa takut dan harapan. Sesungguhnya Allah amat dekat kepada orang yang berbuat baik." (QS. 7 : 56).

Langkah - langkah apa yang bisa kita lakukan?

1. Ganti lampu pijar ke lampu TL (fuorescent) ato biasa dibilang neon.
2. Kurangi mengendarai kendaraan berbahan bakar bensin.
3. Kurangi mandi dengan air hangat.
4. Hemat penggunaan kertas dengan memakai kertas pada kedua sisinya.
5. Kurangi penggunaan barang yang memakai wadah sekali pakai.
6. Tanami banyak atau sebuah pohon.
7. Matikan barang elektronikmu jika sedang tidak digunakan.
8. Buanglah sampah pada tempatnya. Kalo bisa dipisah sesuai jenisnya untuk didaur ulang.
9. Jangan suka membakar barang apapun.