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The lessons of a Mother A mother is something that gives rise to or exercises protective care over something else. (Webster's Universal College Dictionary; 1997) A mother is not only the borer of a child but she is someone who takes care of someone else. In the story "The Night Santa Claus Came" by Benjamin Capps, Mama plays the perfect role of a mother. The role that she fulfills is love. Mama is described by her …

…Through this story, I have come to realize that without my mother my hopes and my dreams may not have come true. The challenge is to realize what your mother has done for you, by her actions, words, or even her soft touch. Mama loved her children and she let them know that. A mother is something that does something for something else. This is exactly what Mama from "The night Santa Claus Came" did.