Recently, a psychologist has claimed that Father Christmas is “the perfect fantasy” for children. According to Professor Anthony Clare, children love the character of Father Christmas because he is like an ideal father: he loves children and gives them presents, but he never criticizes them, is never angry, and children do not even need to thank him for the presents. Other writers, however, point out that Father Christmas can be a frightening character to some children. Jane Bidder says that some children are terrified of this fat, bearded old man. It can certainly confuse many children. As parents, we warn our children to be careful of strangers and never to let them into the house, and yet we tell children that a strange man will come into their bedroom at night! Some children can become very worried about this idea and fear that he is a kind of burglar.

　　Most children, however, understand from their parents and from the media that Father Christmas is basically a benign character, and look forward to his annual visit with joy and excitement.

　　The main point of the first paragraph is that ___________.

　　Father Christmas is an important part of Christmas

　　The tradition of Father Christmas is a modern idea

　　Father Christmas is a magical figure who can fly

　　The legends about Father Christmas are not true

　　The writer mentions details such as Father Christmas’s sledge, the reindeer and the way he climbs down chimneys because he/she ___________.

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