Welcome
You've been struck by the phantom...the phantom santa!
We are Joyful. We are Intentional. We are Anonymous Gift-Givers.
History of Santa Claus
Mostly everyone is familiar with the term Santa or Santa Claus. Most know him as the elusive, jolly big guy that resides in the North Pole, making his presence known during the holidays, sliding down chimneys and bearing gifts on his reindeer-drawn sleigh to all the boys and girls of the world. Santa Claus personifies an ideal that is endearing to adults and brings joy and hope to children’s lives. He is indeed at the heart of the reason why the holiday season is coined as “The most wonderful time of the year.” What some people may be unaware of, however, is that this mythical, magical character is inspired by the real-life of a man named Saint Nikólaos of Myra. A man who we refer to in modern times as St. Nicholas or Santa Claus.
St. Nicholas is documented as a benevolent, kind, generous, and compassionate saintly man. He earned this reputation by taking his family inheritance and generously endowing it towards people that needed it the most, all while preferring anonymity. He answered the cries of mercy during his time on Earth and has gone down in history as one of the world's greatest gift-givers. His gifts were intentional as he discreetly sought to fulfill the specific needs of the people he bestowed. And St. Nicholas' approach towards giving is appropriately summed up in the book written about him by Adam C. English, "...we see all the raw materials for the magical Santa Claus tale: a mysterious night visitor who silently enters the home to bestow wonderful gifts to children. As the story was told and retold, new details were added." Whether we're aware of it or not, parents and guardians alike have the opportunity to experience the joy and saintliness of anonymous gift-giving in the name of Saint Nikólaos of Myra every year by experiencing the smiles on the faces of children during the holidays.
About Us
What is The Phantom Santa?
The Phantom Santa was created in honor of how Saint Nikólaos of Myra chose to spend his time and resources here on Earth, and in an effort to restore the true virtues of gift-giving by bringing happiness in people's lives, particularly to those who need it the most. The Phantom Santa is an anonymous gift-giving source that targets individuals in need who are identified by schools, social workers, guidance counselors, etc.; organizations that dedicate their time and resources towards helping others; people that may have a story to share about someone else in need; and simply having a listening ear and watchful eye of people's needs when it appears that no one is paying attention.
We call ourselves 'Phantom' because we choose to remain elusive and prefer to focus on the work itself. 'Santa' is a modern-day familiar term that pays tribute to the lesser-known man behind the name, that is Saint Nikólaos of Myra. The Phantom Santa targets all demographic locations and serves all of those in need.
Our Principles
The Phantom Santa operates on 3 basic principles:
- Joyful - We receive no federal or state funding, hold no fundraisers and do not ask for any gifts. Like the heart of St. Nicholas, it simply comes out of our own pocket. By doing this, we experience the sheer delight that comes from assisting our fellow brothers and sisters of humanity. We believe that true happiness doesn't just come in the form of fulfilling one's own desires and ambitions, but comes from helping others. If you think about it, how nice does it feel when you know that you've helped someone, or put a smile on someone's face? Now imagine how joyous you will feel all the time when this act is constantly demonstrated. We are all connected in the circle of life and you help yourself when you help others.
- Intentional - The true intent behind St. Nicholas' gift-giving was to help those who needed it the most. We would like to restore the original purpose by specifically understanding people's needs and helping them function at the highest level from a physical, spiritual, and emotional standpoint. We do this either through our own discreet observation or by anonymously reaching out to those who can provide more insight. Therefore our gift-giving is deliberate by targeting a specific need at any given time.
- Anonymous - St. Nicholas strived to be anonymous with his generosity and his purpose was to humbly fulfill the need of another without acknowledgment. His kindness simply came from the heart. Operating in this spirit, we seek no personal recognition for what we do. We're not interested in likes, followers, photo ops or praise. Our compensation comes from the joy of knowing that we did something to help another human being and therefore operate behind the name Phantom Santa. This allows us to truly experience the joy of giving in its purest form without any distractions.
If you've been struck by The Phantom Santa and happen to be reading this, we encourage you to be a Phantom Santa in your own right. Joy is contagious and we hope that you continue to spread it around. Whether it is anonymously sending a gift, or anonymously sending a note with words of encouragement to someone who may need it, all you have to do is take your Phantom Santa card that came with your package, and include it in your gift to someone else. Everyone knows someone who may need a little joy in their lives. Let the joy be you. May you operate with intention. And strive to remain anonymous.
And remember…
🎜 You better watch out, you better not cry...The Phantom Santa is here to bring joy to your life! 🎝
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