Deion Sanders' Unique Take on Christmas

Deion Sanders has never been a fan of Santa Claus. When his son Shedeur was just 11, Deion and his ex-wife Pilar divorced. This divorce had a big impact on the Sanders family holidays. Deion's kids didn't grow up with the traditional Christmas experience. Instead of wrapped presents, they got Amazon boxes. Deion frankly admits that he doesn't like giving credit to "some dude in a little outfit" who doesn't do anything, like Santa. Shedeur and his siblings remember waking up to unwrapped gifts. One year, Coach Prime gave Buffs' oldest fan, Peggy Coppom, a special gift: a deal where she got $1 for every custom sleeve sold by Blenders' eyewear. For Shedeur himself, Deion ensure he had the best experience, like getting to work with NFL coach Pat Shurmur.

Deion's tough stance on Santa might not be popular with his kids. His daughter Shelomi is particularly concerned about who her favorite parent is. She even made an ultimatum: "Parent rankings coming out soon. . . It's not looking good for you, primetime. " Deion responds with humor, saying his daughter is just mad about his candy bar. The Sanders' kids are still waiting to see who their favorite parent is. With Pilar treating Shelomi like a VIP and making homemade popcorn for Shedeur, it might be tough for Deion to win the "favorite parent" title.

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