We received this book as a gift, and while it is a warm and fuzzy story, I would not recommend it for Christian families who want to explain the true meaning of Christmas to their children.This book partners Santa and Jesus as equals and does nothing but confuse the young reader about why we celebrate Christmas. The story is silly and preposterous. One day my children will find out that Santa is make believe, and I don't want them also questioning the existence of Jesus.If you want to read a story to your children about "How Christmas Began", why not go to Luke 2 in the Bible and get the official story. This one we can all do without.