DEAR SANTA: Why Can't You Be Black?

Megyn Kelly of Fox News caused quite a stir recently when she stated that, “Santa just is white…Santa is what he is" and that "Jesus is white too."

The controversial comment sent people aghast, as social media blew up displaying comments of disgust. After the vociferous backlash Megyn Kelly, backtracked her comments saying "I was just joking, don't take me seriously."

In defense, Kelly took it further stating "I acknowledged — as Harris did — that the most commonly depicted image of Santa does in fact have white skin. By the way I also did say Jesus was white. As I learned in the last two days, that is far from settled. For me, the fact that an offhand jest I made during a segment about whether Santa should be replaced by a penguin has now become a national firestorm says two things. Race is still an incredibly volatile issue in this country, and Fox News, and yours truly are big targets for many people."

Kelly's Fox News colleague Bill O'Reilly backed his co-worker commenting that, “Miss Kelly is correct. Santa was a white person. Does it matter? No, it doesn’t matter.”

Radio host Neal Boortz also defended Ms. Kelly's comments on the "Herman Cain Show" December 16, "I'm sorry, Santa Claus is white, ok, deal with it." I'm going to scream and complain because Martin Luther King is always portrayed as black."

Does it really matter if Santa Claus is white?

No, it doesn't, however, human opinion if made public will always be criticized and/or ridiculed especially by those who may differ in opinion. Moreover, this entire situation was blown completely out of proportion because someone opposed Megyn Kellys' view of Santa Claus, as a result of their personal childhood memories.

When you think of Santa Claus, doesn't it stir up old childhood memories? 

Like when you first learned that every year you would receive gifts on a holiday called Christmas, and the bringer of your gifts was this mysterious guy named Santa Claus, who got the privilege of judging whether you were bad or good for the year. Of course parents will go along with this holiday tradition, as it could indirectly affect their child's behavior in a good way for the upcoming new year. And regarding the children all they know is, if they're not good gifts won't be a plenty and that practicing good behavior, could result in more amazing gifts the next holiday. When you become older you comprehend the story of Jesus' birth, the Three Wise Men that bring him gifts, and how it all coincides with Christmas, Santa Claus and gifts.

When you discovered your gifts under the tree was Santa in sight? Ever? Who was there? Every time?

Of course! Your mom and dad? Your grandparents? Your momma's? Your poppa's? Extended family? 

What was the color of your relatives on Christmas day?

Black? White? Brown? Yellow? Red? Blue? Purple? Pink? Green?

And on Christmas day, when you're surrounded by those that love you, support you and thought enough of you to give you something in remembrance of Jesus Christ; at the end of the day does it really matter what color Santa Claus is? Santa Claus is everywhere and everyone -- and is every color of the rainbow, it'd be small-minded to try and fit Santa into a small box titled "exclusive to a few" especially when Santa is a fictitious character.

And to Mr. Neal Boortz, "I'm sorry sir, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., actually was a real live, breathing, black person. Sorry to disappoint you."

2013 LA