But I admit to having minimal sympathy for the kids who are "scared for santa". We didn't tell our child the silly lie, and if our neighbor had such a display I would explain to my kid that it's one guy's stupid idea of a joke. People need to grow some skin.
I don't think thy're scared of Santa, they're scared that some bozo is lynching Santa.
About the spirit of giving and St. Nicholas you mean?
I bet you shoot dogs and knock old ladies over too, dontcha?