![]() His adopted family accepts his wishes and encourages him to pursue his passion. Thus will the memory of the loving nymph Necile be planted within the hearts of thousands of my race for many years to come, and her kindly act be recounted in song and in story while the world shall last.” “I must devote myself to the care of the children of mankind, and try to make them happy…Since your own tender care of a babe brought to me happiness and strength, it is just and right that I devote my life to the pleasure of other babes. He approaches the king of the fairyland and requests a blessing from his fairy family to leave the forest. Nearing adulthood Santa discovers that his purpose in life is to enter the outside world and bring joy to the children of the world. This compassion would develop and mature over time, with Santa first bringing toys just to poor children and then deciding that even the rich deserve extra pleasantries around Christmas. ![]() He thus begins to develop both curiosity and compassion for all of them. ![]() Santa notices that some children live in opulence and others in squalor, but that their hearts are all pure. ![]() He does eventually come to learn of other humans and how they live, thanks to trips he would take with “Master Woodsman,” who appears to be a mentor of sorts to the young boy. For many years he lived happily in the magical forest among the fairies, knowing nothing of the outside world. ![]()
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