2006-12-22 16:02:35 · 4 answers · asked by ish 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
I just told my kids, "There is NO Santa! I buy the presents... etc; etc". Don't do it like that. "Christmas" is the celabration of the birth of Christ. Of course we all know that it is not the actual date, and that December 25th was originally some pagan day of worship. Whether you believe in Christ or not (I do), it's still the celabration of his birth. Thats what you say.It is really about the childs age also. But if you mean the "No Santa thing, I now believe that would be best handled somewhere in the summer. While on trip to Disney. Or on his/her birthday. But do it a good while AFTER Christmas, not before, and while they are doing something exciting to cushion any shock that they may feel.
2006-12-22 16:20:25 · answer #1 · answered by hudson_floridamale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't. Please show her instead. Find a child or family that needs a Christmas and give it to them, thus showing her how the spirit of Christmas works. Or, take her to volunteer in a soup kitchen. If you live in the north, deliver blankets to the homeless. There are all kinds of ways to show her the real deal without losing the magic of Christmas. I am 46 and believe me when I tell you, the spirit of Christmas is alive and well in this small northern community. I am proud to be Santa's elf and, God willing, will continue to be for another 46 years!
2006-12-24 00:48:52 · answer #2 · answered by swarr2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Ish, I don't know what you mean by the real deal but
I managed to keep my daughter believing in Santa up to her 13th birthday. She had serious doubts but I just
explained that there were so many children living around
the world today Santa can't make it to every house in one
night any more so he sends the gifts ahead of time for the
parents to hide until Christmas Day. Now I tell her I believe in the magic of Christmas and I believe that
Santa represents that magic. Santa is the symbol for goodwill toward mankind, caring and compassion for
our fellow man. Gifts are our way of showing our
love for one another. They are kindness wrapped in
pretty paper and shimmering bows that we give to one
another to help get us through another year. Why doesn't your child believe in Christmas? That sounds sad.
Hope this helps.
2006-12-23 00:17:01 · answer #3 · answered by Precious Gem 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you mean by "doesn't believe in Christmas," and how you define "the real deal."
2006-12-23 00:09:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋