We are so fortunate to have a youngster in our home this year. Age three is the year when the magic of Christmas and the allure of Santa Claus really comes to life.
“Shunting trains. Shunting trains. Here we go. I hope Santa is done with my toys.” – The Boy while playing with his trains this afternoon
As you can see from his conversation while at play, The Boy has been told that Santa Claus makes toys. This is an interesting concept, one that I’m surprised that I’m teaching him. Many of the toys that are on his {lengthy} wish list, come from catalogs and store shelves. Last night, when he mentioned that he wanted a Bruder Crane, I explained that Santa was very busy making toys for many good boys and girls around the world. That maybe Santa wouldn’t be able to make the Bruder Crane, too.
Is it wrong to tell him that Santa makes toys, but can’t make everything. I don’t think so. Is it wrong to tell him that Santa will bring presents on Christmas Eve because Bernard, our elf, has been reporting his good behavior and acts of kindness? I don’t think so.
Christmas is a magical time of year, one that I hope we’ll be able to keep alive for many years to come.
What do you tell your children about Santa Claus?
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I try to instill the spirit of Santa Claus. My daughter said she had friends that don’t believe in Santa Claus. I told her it was a shame because he only gives presents to those who believe. I think she believes a bit still, maybe more so because her little brother still believes.
My son doesn’t believe in Santa anymore. I have to tell you, I miss the days that he did. Those Christmas mornings when he’d see his stocking full of treats from Santa were some of the happiest times of my life. I don’t think it’s wrong to tell children that Santa brings them toys. Enjoy it while it lasts.
My son is 5 and I also tell him that Santa makes his toys. I like to keep Christmas as magical as possible for as long as I can. There will come a time when we will look back on these times and the memories will warm our hearts.
It’s a hard decision whether or not to tell your kiddos about Santa. In the end, I don’t feel like kids are warped either way. 🙂 Found you through Bloggy Moms.
They don’t believe in Santa for very long so I think we should try to make it last as long as possible.
Well, I really can’t answer that, maybe never? My son is 8 and I have a feeling he doesn’t believe but is perfectly willing to pretend, so am I 🙂
my kids believed in Santa. Actually our youngest daughter always thought Daddy was the “REAL” Santa Claus. Hummm little did they know Mommy bought, wrapped, paid for almost all the presents. Anyway, this is the first year all our kids know the truth about Santa. I can tell you I’m a bit bummed out. The magic just doesn’t seem to be there this year and even my girls have said something is missing this year. I keep telling them that the only thing missing is snow. We haven’t gotten any snow yet this year. I truely hope we get snow before Christmas and I hope it brings the magic back. Santa will still be coming to our house this year but I will miss the magic….soooo saddddd
We are just telling our son that santa is just a nice old man.
I tell my daughter about Santa, but also tell her that he’s fiction and doesn’t exist.
This is an interesting topic, a coworker of mine specifically told his young kids that Santa doesn’t exist. I think its okay to let you kid believe in Santa, I don’t force it or over promote it though.
We always told our kids that Santa makes some toys and companies give him a bunch to giveaway. He is so busy he can’t make enough for everyone, so they give him some. It was the companies way of paying it forward.
That is a great idea!