“Hey! A Liberal lives here. Look at me!”
I ‘got’ that Santa represents our needy commercialization of Christmas - most of us buy into it literally - in a generous and I think innocent way.
If Christianity can’t take a bit of humor - we’re lost - and a message which people might understand must of necessity include the symbol of Christmas commercialization... dear ole Santa.
For the believers and celebrants, the devout reason for the day - continues and always will - throughout the ages in spite of those who seek to destroy it.
The core message of Christmas has survived many onslaughts throughout countless generations. It will survive many more.