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Judah with Santa at one year old
Last night my family visited the downtown Christmas preview. All of the shops are officially open for Christmas. On Saturday we took the kids to Costco for their Christmas party and to meet Santa. Oh, Santa.
When Judah was two months old (his first Christmas) Eric informed me that he did not want to tell our kids that Santa was real. He didn't feel right lying to them. So, after a little bit of disappointment, I agreed. Since, the most important thing about Christmas for us is Jesus. And, I don't want them to think that I lie to them.
Fast forward four years. The boys LOVE Santa. They ask about him all them time and, no matter how hard we try, still believe in him. They'll say, "Will Santa be here on Christmas?" I answer, "No, he's just pretend." "Oh, will his reindeers and his sleigh be here?"
I don't blame them for wanting to believe in Santa. It was so fun for me growing up, but was sad when I finally admitted to myself that he wasn't real.
Right now I'm just treating him like any other make believe character (Mickey Mouse, superman). He's fun, but not real.
What do you do? Do your kids believe in Santa?
that's what we do too. i didn't want santa to be on the same level as jesus. so we treat him as a holiday character too. its funny to watch everybody else in my family make a big deal about him, when elliana could really care less. we haven't said he's not real, we just talk about what IS real and why we celebrate christmas.
ReplyDeleteHi Morgan! =) Thank you. I Will keep you posted as soon as I know something more. Keep praying! God is faithful and I am resting in the fact that even though I can't be there, She is in His arms and in His care! Lord bless Morgan!
ReplyDeleteps. I enjoy reading your blog from time to time as well! It is super cute! I know exactly who you are and LOVE your Grandparents soo much! You little ones are getting so big! =) Lord bless you and your family this Thanksgiving! Again..THANK YOU.
We treat Santa like any other cartoon character. My kids love the Santa Claus movies (all of them including the classics) and for some strange reason Little Man decided leaving cookies out is important even though he know I eat them. I agree though not lying to the kids is so important.
ReplyDeleteWe don't do the whole santa thing either. The kids know about him (and are terrified of the Santa at the mall) but that's it. John seems to think that Santa is Jesus though, he wanted to know why Jesus was on all the Coke boxes at the grocery store.
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