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| Of course, didn't you believe in Santa? I sure remember believing in it, and it awesome to see the excitement and imagination of my 3year old. Soon enough, they won't believe in it, so why not have excitement and belief for a short time? |
| posted by Roxanne on 12/12/2007 02:10 PM |
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| Believe??? You mean Santa's not real? |
| posted by Renata on 12/13/2007 08:34 PM |
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| Kids have so little chances to be kids nowadays. I want to give mine every little bit that I can, and Santa is a fun way to bring a little magic into their lives! |
| posted by Erin on 12/20/2007 03:41 PM |
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| This christmas, I got my kids dressed up and took them to the mall to see santa. What a disappointment... He made my 3 year old cry, because she was so happy to see him she jumped on his lap and hugged him. He told her not to hug him. RUDE!! But no matter, it is our duty as a parent to protect our childrens illusions because they only have them for a short time. So I told her he wasn't the real Santa, just a fat ugly fake, and I took her to another mall where the REAL Santa was, and he made it all better. He told her he likes lots of hugs, and she kissed him smack on the mouth!! Well, it was all about rejection to begin with, so I couldn't actually say, hey don't kiss the old man, but he was appropriate and quickly pulled her back in for another hug. Then gave her a prancer ring. I think he really was the real Santa, cause it doesn't get more real than that. |
| posted by Shaundria on 01/03/2008 10:20 PM |
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| i totally agree...my husband played santa christmas eve and my three year old was in heaven...santa gave him a call right before he came and omg his eyes lit up and he got all excited that santa knew his name......i tried so hard not to cry but my eyes got a little watery....just seeing my son that happy really hit me.....the way the world is these days that little bit of joy gives you hope for the future..and its a memory i will treasure |
| posted by Bobbi on 01/21/2008 11:47 PM |
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| Absolutely! I can remember the magic of Santa when I was a kid and to see that in my children is a blessing. But they are also learning about the true meaning of Christmas. I take my older daughter every year to pick out a toy to donate to Toys for Tots and will do the same for my younger daughter when she can understand. |
| posted by Lindsey on 02/27/2008 05:20 PM |
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| of course, there is nothing better then to see a child who believes in santa. |
| posted by on 04/02/2008 08:00 PM |
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| Santa is what makes Christmas so magical. The whole season is just so enchanting. |
| posted by jen on 04/10/2008 12:05 PM |
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| Christmas is not about Santa Claus. It is about the birth of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. That is the real reason for the season. I do not teach my kids about Santa Claus. There is no Santa Claus. Why would I lie to my children. |
| posted by Gail on 04/21/2008 10:34 AM |
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| I teach my kids Santa, but have mixed feelings. I don't want them to be confused about God and caterogize him as "make believe" I agree that the focus should be on Jesus. |
| posted by natasha on 07/27/2008 09:12 AM |
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i am not sure
when i was growing up we didn't get much wrap present or surprise or if
my mom will just ask what we wanted and buy and take it..
So i am not sure.. |
| posted by selina on 07/31/2008 09:22 PM |
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My family is not religious and we never went to any church to celebrate Christmas. I will tell my daughter about Santa and I know it's ok because so much of what children do involves make-believe.
Once you learn life's truthes, you cannot unlearn them and it becomes very hard to make-believe any more. And I'm not going to take that enjoyment away from my daughter. How many times have you wished you could be a kid again? And what did you picture doing as a kid?
Christmas was one of the most exciting times of year for me, not because of the presents, but because of the mystique of the whole season. I also believed New Years day was magical too, in some ways. |
| posted by Lisa on 08/14/2008 05:47 PM |
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I'm going to tell my daughter the real reason for Christmas and that is Jesus's birth. When I was a kid we made a cake and sang happy birthday to Jesus and then read the Christmas story out of the bible before we got to open presents. We had a lot of fun but we also did the santa thing with a few presents under the tree that said from santa and when we got up Christmas morning santa had filled our stockings so we got to open them before breakfast.
But I will also tell my daughter that santa was a real man named St. Nick who helped less fountiante people on Christmas eve. |
| posted by Anne on 08/21/2008 11:36 PM |
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| Of course , we have to mantain fantasy alive. |
| posted by Maria on 08/24/2008 02:08 PM |
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| I also have mixed feelings...The reason for Christmas is Jesus, but as a kid, hes going to see Santa Claus, hear other kids talking about him, etc...I also dont want my child to be the one to tell kids that DO believe him that hes not real...i know how devastated i was to find out like that. It makes childhood fun and just bc you teach him about Santa doesnt mean you CANT teach him the real reason for Christmas!!! |
| posted by Haley on 09/03/2008 01:19 PM |
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| I am like a big kid still, I get excited for Christmas MONTHS in advance. I can't imagine not teaching my son about Santa. The magic is so real for children. My nephew is now 10 and he just found out last year that Santa is Mommy and Daddy.. He was so amazed that his parents make Christmas so great for him. He is greatful!! |
| posted by Jamie on 09/09/2008 04:40 PM |
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| I will definately teach my girl about santa. He may not be a real person, but he is real in the hearts of all those who believed as a child. Besides, Santa also goes along with the spirit of the season, giving without needing anything in return. Isn't that what Christmas is all about? |
| posted by Katie on 10/15/2008 09:29 AM |
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| I KNOW CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT THE BIRTH OF JESUS, BUT PART OF BEING A KID IS.... WELL BEING A KID! DON'T YOU THINK WE MAKE OUR KIDS GROW UP TOO FAST NOWADAYS? LET THEM HAVE FUN AND ENJOY LIFE BEFORE THEY GET THAT BIG SLAP IN THE FACE FROM THE REAL ADULT WORLD! I'M TELLING MY GIRLS ALL ABOUT SANTA!!!!!!! MY GOAL IS TO LET MY KIDS ENJOY BEING KIDS AS LONG AS I POSSIABLE CAN! |
| posted by Stephanie on 10/15/2008 02:33 PM |
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| I don't ever want to lie to my kids. Even little white lies. I 'm not trying to open a big debate. But I will not teach my kids to "believe" in something that's not real. |
| posted by Ashley on 11/15/2008 10:17 AM |
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| I don't want to lie to my children. If they want to believe that santa is real, that is fine, but I will encourage the truth and teach them that Christ is the one we celebrate at Christmas. |
| posted by Elizabeth on 11/24/2008 01:31 PM |
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| Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Chirst. And what did Christ teach us. To give with open hearts not expecting nothing in return. There was a man name St.NIck who did just that. We just live on in his legacy with no fame. You know the thing called pay it forward. I teach my kids there is a Santa. And I also teach my child that we can be like Christ and Santa and give to those in need. So before Christmas every year we go through the toy box and donate a majority of his toys and he thinks of himself being Christ like and like Santa. Because Santa is doing what God said to do give with open hearts. |
| posted by Rena on 12/13/2008 04:31 PM |
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| I've always been bad at lying - which I always thought was a good reason for me to always be honest. It is certainly an American cultural tradition yet feels deceptive to promote - especially to a child - but how can one avoid it? Again, its a part of our culture, schools, and society. Who even constructed this diabolical story to commercialize Saint Nick and portray him in a "God-like" way that overshadowed the true meaning of Christmas? It was certainly a genius parent trying to keep their kid(s) on their best behavior throughout the year. Oh you better not pout about my comment, and you better not cry...or else. |
| posted by JC on 02/11/2009 09:23 AM |
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| I grew up with Santa, but my dh didn't. Since he is the leader of our home, we aren't going to teach our children about the fantasy Santa, but St. Nick. I don't think it is necessarily wrong to teach about Santa, but since my husband feels strongly about it, and now that I'm an adult and I see the commercialism of Christmas, I do see we need to emphasize Jesus more than what we can "get get get" from Santa (aka parents.) When we focus more on materialism, we lose the true meaning of Christmas, which was the birth of Christ. Too many times our culture equates God with Santa(or vice versa) and that is a red flag that our culture has lost sight of the true meaning of Christmas and life in general. |
| posted by Bonita on 02/19/2009 09:26 PM |
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| I agree with you ELIZABETH there are few people that will stand and teach the real reason for christmas |
| posted by Tanya on 02/22/2009 01:54 PM |
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I still believe in Santa! He represents the spirit of giving and charity. I'm not sure on the "naughty or nice thing". That seems a bit messed up to me. However I will tell her that where ever there is a kindness done "he" is there watching.
Since he is the "spirit" of giving I will try to hint towards this by using all his names from about the world. This year, though she was too young tot know it yet, all the present were marked from "Sinterklaas / Santa". Perhaps next year it will be Pere "Noel / Santa". She will always be told he is the spirit of giving and everywhere always.
I think, doing this, she will figure it out as her knowledge and maturity grows with her. I love Christmas! |
| posted by ted on 04/22/2009 02:15 PM |
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Oh, I seen some comments on "the birth of christ" above.
She will also be told of the birth of Jesus. Some try to prove his existance, some try to disprove it. Weather he be saint, son of god, or just a man; he had some magnificent teachings. For that he is in our hearts and thoughts at Christmas. I don't think Jesus and Santa have to compete for Christmas as long as balance is provided between the two. |
| posted by ted on 04/22/2009 02:20 PM |
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To quote Gail
"Christmas is not about Santa Claus. It is about the birth of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. That is the real reason for the season. I do not teach my kids about Santa Claus. There is no Santa Claus. Why would I lie to my children."
I couldn't have said it better myself |
| posted by Rachel on 11/14/2009 12:19 PM |
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| I never let my older kids believe in Santa. I wanted to make sure they knew and respected what Christmas was about. Christ. I am not going to let my 2 year old believe in santa either. They grew up just fine and are actually thankful. |
| posted by Bessie on 02/21/2012 07:45 PM |
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| I teach my older kids believe in Santa |
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