Christmas Cartoons That Remind Us Not to Take the Holiday Season Too Seriously

I’m not sure where the trope about mothers kissing Santas all started. Was there one particular mall Santa who was known for his Mom affairs and received a lot of publicity in some community newsletter? How did it become pretty much a part of the national consensus in Christmas myths?

The therapist’s deadpan acknowledgment adds an ironic twist, suggesting that witnessing a momentary lapse in festive fidelity could indeed be the cause of life-long relational complexities. It’s a playful commentary on the ways our childhood perceptions shape our adult experiences, even when those perceptions involve a festive figure and a parental peck.