The Importance of Mrs. Claus
Dear Readers,
I know that Christmas is over, but since I still have my tree up and my Michael Bublé Christmas Vinyl still sits on my record player, I think it is safe to proceed.
I will admit the last couple of Christmases have been a little lackluster, but in a good way, somehow. I think it is only because I have gotten to the point and age when all my friends and family are old enough to get something they want whenever they want it, so maybe there just isn’t as much to anticipate. Also, Chloe hates this, but I don’t like surprises, so I like not feeling as anxious around the holidays.
Three things in the McCartney House are a must, and always put Liam and me in the Christmas Spirit: Christmas Crooners/Jazz, Gingerbread House Decorating, and Christmas Movies!
If you were following Chloe and me on Instagram you saw our Christmas Movie Journey. This year, I got fixated on a particular theme of some of my favorite Christmas movies: The Importance of Mrs. Claus.
When I spent time with my mother this holiday season, we stumbled across a new addition to Tim Allen’s The Santa Clause collection: The Santa Clauses. These follow Scott and Carol as they try to raise two teenagers in the North Pole.
I won’t give too much away because it is a worthwhile watch… just be careful with episode 3 of the first season, especially if you are staying away from the song Last Christmas throughout the Christmas season… if you know, you know ;)
Early in the series, Carol is confronted with the realization that the figure, Mrs. Claus, doesn’t have a first name.
Carol from The Santa Clauses
It is a legitimate question, right? Who is Mrs. Claus?
There are quite a few Christmas Movies that are based on the idea of Santa needing and finding his Mrs. Claus.
The ones shown above are my favorites and the ones that I am going to allude to.
The Santa Clause 2 —
In The Santa Clause 2, we are told that to continue being Santa, Scott has to find a Mrs. Claus by Christmas Eve or Christmas, and the North Pole would stop existing. Soooooo, no pressure…
As much as I love Carol, I am glad Scott had to go on a blind date, or we would never have this amazing performance from Molly Shannon. I am sorry, I have to!
Again, I am so glad that Carol is the one he ends up with. She has the right amount of authority that curbs Scott’s childish unruly side, and is classy enough to fill the matronly boots that are the idea of Mrs. Claus with grace.
Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus—
In Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus, Nick’s dad is about to retire the Santa gig and hand it down the line, but there is one stipulation. I am sure you guessed it; Nick HAS to get married.
“Your wife will play a vital role in this organization…”
“Santa Claus without Mrs. Clause is like…”
“… try to make the sleigh ride without reindeer.”
I pulled out these two quotes for two reasons. First, I couldn’t find a good enough clip. Second, I needed you to see the language they are using to force this decision. They are putting so much emphasis on the marriage and partnership that The Clauses represent.
Snow and Snow 2—
In Snow, this is Nick’s first Christmas, and he loses reign when one of his reindeer wanders off and is poached. The quest that ensues brings Nick to the doorstep of the beautiful Sandy. Though the trip is supposed to be about retrieving the reindeer, Nick realizes it may have been more about finding Sandy.
The need for a Mrs. Claus in this movie is more about relieving the loneliness associated with being Santa. Sandy fills this role with a love that is so perfect for Nick. The world that Nick comes from is cold and lonely. His parents are gone, which is why it is his first Christmas, and his Santa didn’t have any elves… In his words, “Pure 19th Century Invention, and for my money actually a little bit creepy.”
Sandy adapted to life in the North Pole well, but when it is just you and your husband, tensions can get a little high. In Snow 2, Nick suffers a head injury and loses his memory when he goes to blow off steam. Sandy notices he is missing and finds him without any recognition of her and their life, but he does feel the instant chemistry between them. Sandy wants her man back, but her patience is wearing thin.
So, from these movies, I realize that Mrs. Claus is a pivotal character to the Christmas lore. God saw Adam in the Garden without a partner and created Eve, so man created Mrs. Claus for Santa. I would even argue that she is an excellent example of the Proverbs 31 woman.
Santa knows that she is completely capable of holding down the fort and has his back. (Proverbs 31:11-12)
As Santa’s wife, she is portrayed to be generous and kind to all that she knows. I think these movies show wonderful examples of this. Carol loves kids, Sandy loves animals, and Beth loves her neighbors. (Proverbs 31:20)
She and Santa are already clothed in scarlet ;) (Proverbs 31:21)
The main reason I think this is she is a Proverbs 31 woman, because she is portrayed as a lady that exudes grace and dignity. She is a key accent to the Christmas lore, which fits Proverbs 31:25-27.
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.”
I know this is all a bit of a stretch, but there is something biblical about the need for Santa to find his Mrs. Claus. I continue to think about Christmas and all of the fantastic things that come with it: God sent his son to us to die and save, but he also gave us the gift of creativity, and whether we know it or not, he is glorified through it.
She is Mrs. Claus, the perfect partner and gracious matron of Christmas. Let not forget… she is a total badass!
Until Next Time,
Peace out, Lovers!
