when and how you told the truth about Santa Claus to your children?
By Alebelt
@Alebelt (86)
Italy
December 28, 2011 10:08am CST
This year, Christmas night, my 10 year old daughter asked me "THE QUESTION": is it true that Santa Claus passed to our house, or it was you who put the gifts under the tree?
After a few seconds of hesitation I told her the thruth! She really surprised me saying "I knew it" with a smirk on her mouth, but I'm a bit sad because I will not more see that dreamy look upon her face the Christmas night.
What about your children? Are they still excited waiting Santa Claus?
7 responses
@shiesse (306)
• Canada
28 Dec 11
We told my oldest son the truth this year, we came to the decision to be honest with him because he is at the age where children at school discuss that santa is not real. He is such a sensitive child and cries so easily that I rather him hear the truth from us and be able to help him with the discovery than to be teased and insulted at school. At first he was so upset, it truely was heartbreaking and I regretted the decision. Then when told him that this year he could be santa and he became excited and proud. We made him promise not to tell his younger sibilings and he has kept his promise wonderfully
@Alebelt (86)
• Italy
28 Dec 11
My daughter is proud to keep it secret with the younger sister and this has worked to "sweeten the pill" too.
Thanks for the response, but if I have well understood, your son will be masked as santa next time? Not too small for not be recognized by the younger "sibilings"?
And sorry for my bad english, but what does it means "sibilings"? I think you are talking about a younger brother?
@shiesse (306)
• Canada
28 Dec 11
He got to put the presents under the tree when his youger brothers and sisters were sleeping, that is how he got to play santa, not dressing up as santa. He would of course of been recognized if he did that. Yes siblings does indeed mean his brothers and sisters.
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
28 Dec 11
Thank goodness my children are still young and they do still believe! When I was younger I finally asked at 13 years old. I think I was older because I still wanted to believe so bad. But my mom said do you really want to know? I said yes and she told me. I was heart broken. Christmas was never the same again for me. I kind of wish I didn't ask but I would have found out eventually I guess.
I am hoping my children are older than 10 when they ask me because so much of the magic will be gone for them...
@Alebelt (86)
• Italy
28 Dec 11
I know there's something inside childs (and inside us adult too) that wants continue to believe, though they know it's not true. My daughter say that she wants to "continue to believe". This could be positive if she finds an aware way to feel the magic of Christmas.
Thanks for your response. I advise you to not to exaggerate hiding the true. The trust in you could be damaged.
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
28 Dec 11
I will tell them as soon as they ask me I am just hoping they will not ask for a while. I know how upset I was when I found out and I don't want them to be so disappointed but I will not lie to them if they ask.
@longbangod (1785)
• Philippines
29 Dec 11
Up to this time, my kids still believe about the existence of Santa Claus, though of course those who are older knows the truth already. It's still nice to see your kids looking forward to gifts coming from Santa which in reality are only being bought by parents or other people who love them.
I think we don't need to tell them about the truth with regard to Santa Claus, when they grow older they will know, by themselves. At least when they are still kids, they will enjoy the thrill and the excitement waiting for gifts coming from Santa Claus, this will add to the joy and happiness everyone should feel in celebration to the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
@madteaparty (2748)
• Japan
29 Dec 11
Actually, I have never believed in Santa Claus, as it's not a tradition in my home country.
There is a different tradition there, but I won't talk about it as it is out of the topic that you're asking everyone.
I think when they stop believing in things like Santa Claus, the Tooth fairy and other things that adults make up for kids, it's a step into adulthood. Your kids are turning little by little into fine adults, so you can see a good point to it too, I think.
@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
29 Dec 11
My daughter is only a 11 month old so she still has a thing for Santa. My parents never told me and even though they knew I didn't believe in Santa we get unknown presents under the tree from santa. We still do it at my parents house when all the grandkids are there.
@krasiiva73 (36)
• Bulgaria
28 Dec 11
My daugther is 8 years old and she said me : mam i know that nont have a Santa Claus . i say - yes. And she i happy that spended gifts
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
28 Dec 11
I really don't remember even believing in Santa Claus! If I did I was really young! I know I always knew who Santa Claus was. I don't remember going to meet him at a mall or department store when I was a kid. If I did my mom would of had a picture taken! I know must kids find out Santa Clause doesn't exixt on their own by 8 or 9. I have a friends who's step-daughter didn't figure out a Santa Calus existed until she was 12! When you think it is time to tell your kids alot of them have figured it out allready on their own!
