I'm in need of some suggestions. Please be serious, do not tell me to stick to the story, or just tell her it's all just a big fib.
My 4 and a half yr old just asked me a bit ago (after seeing a real reindeer on the Rachael Ray show, and I told her it could not fly) if Santa was real. I was stumped, fumbled over my words, reminded her that Christmas is Jesus' birthday and he shares his gifts with us, and told her we would talk about it more later.
Can anyone help me explain the spirit of Santa w/out crushing the fantasy completely?
2007-12-13 02:43:26 · 8 answers · asked by Tanya 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Catholic Crusader... thank you so much!! we're Catholic too, and I didn't even think to go that route!! - I actually have some friends who don't do any Christmas gifts... just filled stockings on St. Nick's feast day and the 3 gifts from the Wise Men on Epiphany. I'm calling her right now to ask her more about St. Nick!!!
2007-12-13 02:49:16 · update #1
I understand you dilemma
My child wanted to believe in santa, but me and my husband did not teach it. So it was really awkward with school and tv shows and such, we let her believe what she wanted and did not persuade her, but if she had a question, we did not step on our toes, we just told her the truth.
She however decided that we where wrong and still believed, until about 2 yrs ago.
Now we have a 3 yr old who wants to see santa, so we will take her, but we will not lie to her about it either
2007-12-13 02:49:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was about six when I started asking if Santa was real. My Mom and brother said "Of course he is real." I asked my Dad and he said no. I was crushed. I think four years old is too young to find out the truth. You could say, "Yes, because Santa's spirit lives in our hearts at Christmas time!"
2007-12-13 02:49:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Saint Nicholas of Myra was a 4th century Catholic (i.e. Christian) bishop of Myra in Lycia, a province of the Byzantine Anatolia, now in Turkey. Nicholas was famous for his generous gifts to the poor, in particular presenting the three impoverished daughters of a pious Christian with dowries so that they would not have to become prostitutes. He was very religious from an early age and devoted his life entirely to Christianity. In Europe (more precisely the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and Germany) he is still portrayed as a bearded bishop in canonical robes. Long after his death, the relics of St. Nicholas were transported to Bari in southern Italy.
He is alive, as are all who die in God's friendship.
I believe in Santa Claus, because he is real. He lives in heaven, as do all who have died in God's frienship.
2007-12-13 02:46:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
never ! i do no longer think there's a 2000 web site e book of history of the international inclusive interior the tale of Santa. even nevertheless i understand that there grew to become into as quickly as a guy in Germany why did precisely what the tale claims; aside from the flying section with reindeers. is this what disappoints you so badly? Or are you basically making excuses like all of us else to condone and proceed your sinful techniques?
2016-11-26 19:40:09 · answer #4 · answered by domingo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to be honest ...
I think when they start asking if Santa is real , it means they are able to accept a yes or no answer
your daughter sounds quite mature for her age
you could explain to her about St Nicholas and that there was a real person who would give things to the children ( maybe find a book about him )
and that ever since he did that ... people keep his memory alive
I am sure you know what words would be suitable for your daughter to understand
good luck xx
p.s
even when you tell them he isnt real .... they still pretend for a while that they didnt hear you lol
2007-12-13 02:49:28 · answer #5 · answered by ☮ Pangel ☮ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
just tell her the truth. When I was 4ish all I was concerned about was what i was gonna get (what can I say I was a greedy little bastard), be sure and point out that she's not going to lose out because of it. point out again that christmas is Jesus's birthday like you already have.
2007-12-13 02:50:40 · answer #6 · answered by Rob M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be careful because your kids might think you a liar when they find out the truth, i think the truth is best.
2007-12-13 02:49:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell her the TRUTH. and remember, Santa is an anagram for Satan.
2007-12-13 02:52:12 · answer #8 · answered by Alan S 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋