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My husband and I decided not to play Santa Claus for our two boys (6 and 2). We believe there is more to Christmas that we want our children to learn. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and spending this special time with family. I do not see the point of "lying" something to try to make Christmas more exciting for them - I mean, is not it why we do it? Are we all not completely shattered when we discover that it was all a big "fib"? I can not see a reason why we should play Santa Claus. They always get this! My father in particular think that we are saying not to play Santa Claus. What do you think ppl?

I agree. My wife and I have always told our children the truth about Christmas and gifts. We do not believe in lying to them about Santa either. We tell them the idea or the concept of Santa is about people giving of themselves to others as Jesus wants us to do. We all share the spirit of Christmas, when we give to each other. We said from the outset that Mom and Dad are Santa for them. They may turn to other Santa because they give gifts to their friends and family. It is good and appropriate to tell them the whole story from the start. We also tell them to be discreet and not spoil the myth of their friends if they want to believe for some time. Keep up the good work.

thats horrible thats not only hurt your child, but many children suffer cuz your kids will say other children Flag

seriously. you're a terrible parent. I am a teenager and yes I know that Santa does exsist. but when I was small, the Christmas season was so magical. it is still almost because I did not want to let go of Santa. Jesus is cool, but Jesus does not give Xbox 360. Report Abuse

Oh, but it's fun, just you at least admit it. It is a fun idea to think that there is a real magic happens at Christmas time.

I understand what you say, but my 6 years still believes there is a Santa Claus. I thought there was a Santa Claus when I was a kid too.

It is important for them to really know why we celebrate so, and my child knows and I explain, but it's still a fun Santa.

I think it is important that children be children. The most important thing we have as children is the imagination. You've never heard of a child having a bad life, when they hear the truth about Santa Claus. Heck, we all have within us alittle Santa. As your children grow, they will also grow to understand the true meaning of Christmas. No matter what I am sure you will make the right choice!

your cruel. children need to be kids and if you tell them they will tell the children their age whos parents have decided to be decent parents and to give their children a good time.

I think you should. With Santa, I've always tried to look under the tree to see what I got from Santa. You can not tell me you couldnt wait until Christmas ever for Santa Claus to come. You can always teach them that it is better to give than to receive. By taking them to a store to get something for the whole family. Just take them to the Dollar Tree. My mother did the same with us almost every year. It really works!

Well, I think the boys are only 6 & understand.They 2.Also I do not take such issue of.I think you mean they do not get all that you tell them presents.Or Santa is not real.Please DONT tell them that Santa is not real.The.