A personal reflection on the author's conflicting emotions towards Santa Claus during Christmas in Malaysia.
Christmas had always been a source of both joy and unease for me here in Malaysia . The festive atmosphere in the city, with malls adorned with shiny baubles and massive trees that could rival the Twin Towers, was one that I could never tire of. Hosting extravagant open houses and Christmas spreads with friends and family were highlights of the season. Still, amidst the festivities lurked a sense of discomfort, one that stemmed from my supposed ‘fear’ of Santa Claus .
That’s right – the bubbly, almost paternal figure, a fictional man known for his warm demeanour and gifting nature. There was just something unsettling behind his hefty white beard, his stout figure emphasised by tight clothing, his general appearanc
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