I am hearing that more and more these days and I don’t quite understand it. I mean, I get it – you aren’t telling your child the truth because technically you are telling them a lie – but I guess I don’t get it at the same time. When I found out that they were Santa, more like figured it out because my parents weren’t so sneaky with their Santa gifts and hiding, I don’t remember thinking oh-my-gosh-Mom-and-Dad-I-can’t-believe-you’ve-been-lying-to-me-all-these-years-and-now-I’m scarred-for life-I-can’t-handle-the-pain! I’m pretty sure it was more like sweet, now I know and the little girls don’t!
It was fun to think of Santa coming that night, waking up early to see he’d been there, looking for ski sleigh tracks in the snow, half eaten cookies and a note in scribbly writing. We had that one figured out though, pretty sure they either just shook like crazy or they had our dear old piano teacher write it for them! It’s a fantasy that is part of being a kid and something to get excited about every year.
I also heard someone saying that they don’t want their kids looking at Santa and Christmas as just a time for gifts. They should want to give to others and learn there is more to it than Santa. And I get that too, but isn’t it okay to want sometimes? I know we probably do it too much, and in my house I’m sure that’s true, but I’m okay if my children want things. In my mind, it’s another part of being a kid! Now wanting and expecting are a totally different topic that we won’t get into! 😉
I feel the exact same way. It’s the parents right but I just don’t understand those who say they’re lying so they tell their kids that Santa doesn’t exist. Talk about a party poopin’ buzzkiller.
I think as a parent there are quite a few things we tell our kids that aren’t true. But if one has ever dealt with a toddler, parents probably wouldn’t survive unless they do that. 😉
Christmas presents = awesome. Kids have plenty of time to learn about saving the world but for now they’re just kids. I know I’m preaching to the choir. 🙂