I didn’t say a word to both kids until they ask me if Santa was real, or are you doing the presents?.. Ect
Then responded with something like “well dunno, what do you think?”
Couple of times they smiled and said " well I think he is real" so I smiled back and said “ok cool!”
When they responded with something like “I think you do it” I responded with “yup! Its a fun game huh? Helps make the season a bit more magical”
My logic was I dont want to ever really lie to my kids about mystical beings. If they are old enough to really ask me the question they know what the real answer is anyways.
Had to chat with my oldest then about keeping the fun for younger kids, and had him be part of the Santa/elf traditions. He loved it!
Edit: I was raised without the fun of santa, parents very Christian said it was a sin to take the focus off Jesus
I didn’t say a word to both kids until they ask me if Santa was real, or are you doing the presents?.. Ect Then responded with something like “well dunno, what do you think?”
Couple of times they smiled and said " well I think he is real" so I smiled back and said “ok cool!”
When they responded with something like “I think you do it” I responded with “yup! Its a fun game huh? Helps make the season a bit more magical”
My logic was I dont want to ever really lie to my kids about mystical beings. If they are old enough to really ask me the question they know what the real answer is anyways.
Had to chat with my oldest then about keeping the fun for younger kids, and had him be part of the Santa/elf traditions. He loved it!
Edit: I was raised without the fun of santa, parents very Christian said it was a sin to take the focus off Jesus