RE: Santa, The Tooth Fairy and the Fantabulous Fabularium of Innocent Myths
October 20, 2011 at 7:55 am
I was just having this discussion with a friend at dinner last night... too ironic. We both discussed how we feel a little bit guilty in the whole Santa Claus bit but, I think I would feel more guilty not letting my kids experience the fun of it. The look on their faces when they come downstairs on Christmas morning to see the unwrapped Santa gift and full stockings is just priceless and they are so excited.
I found out when I was 6 that he was not real. I had an older brother and stepbrother and they took me into my dad/stepmom's room, lifted the mattress, and showed me all of the pictures I had drawn and left out for Santa. I have to admit, that hurt. I was very upset. I actually said because of that, I wouldn't teach my kiddos about Santa but the peer pressure is too great. They have "Santa Share Day" at school so I think the disappointment from having no Santa experience would be greater than when they realize he doesn't exist.
I found out when I was 6 that he was not real. I had an older brother and stepbrother and they took me into my dad/stepmom's room, lifted the mattress, and showed me all of the pictures I had drawn and left out for Santa. I have to admit, that hurt. I was very upset. I actually said because of that, I wouldn't teach my kiddos about Santa but the peer pressure is too great. They have "Santa Share Day" at school so I think the disappointment from having no Santa experience would be greater than when they realize he doesn't exist.
