The hidden power of children in Christmas traditions: Unveiling the role of secrecy and agency

IF 1.5 Q2 ANTHROPOLOGY

Anthropology Today Pub Date : 2023-12-19 DOI:10.1111/1467-8322.12845

Martí Torra-Merin

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Abstract

The standard narrative surrounding Christmas figures like Santa Claus and the Three Wise Men often portrays children as passive recipients of adult-orchestrated illusions. This perspective overlooks the active role that children play in sustaining these traditions. Drawing on a study conducted in Catalonia, Spain, and existing literature, this article challenges the conventional wisdom by using the lens of secrecy theory to explore how children exercise their agency. It argues that children are not just passive actors but essential participants whose understanding of secrecy contributes to the perpetuation of these cultural figures.

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圣诞节传统中隐藏的儿童力量：揭示秘密和代理的作用

围绕圣诞老人和三智者等圣诞人物的标准叙事往往将儿童描绘成成人精心策划的幻象的被动接受者。这种观点忽视了儿童在维持这些传统中扮演的积极角色。本文利用在西班牙加泰罗尼亚进行的一项研究和现有文献，从保密理论的角度探讨了儿童如何行使其代理权，从而对传统观点提出了挑战。文章认为，儿童不仅是被动的行动者，而且是重要的参与者，他们对保密的理解有助于这些文化人物的延续。

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2.30

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