Is Santa Real???? - Phoenix,AZ

Watch the Polar Express.

Then explain...Santa WAS a real person. The world was so touched by his generosity, that parents everywhere have kept the tradition going, helping Santa's spirit to stay alive.

It wasn't nice for that kid to ruin the magic for him. I would tell him that and let him know that now that he knows, he needs to help you and Dad keep the magic alive for other children.

I will tell my kids that Santa is real until the day I die ;)

Even if they're 50 and have kids of their own, Santa is real!!

My 23 year old daughter still hasn't asked!! ;) However, that boy... when he asked if there was a Santa, I asked "what do you think"? He sort of hemmed and hawed and wasn't real sure. I told him that as long as you believe, Santa will always come. Now, they are 23 and 19. They know its us but when I asked if they would like to have their gifts wrapped and put under the tree they both were like "what about Santa?"

I don't think you are ever too old to believe!!!

I'm 32 and I believe in Santa, so I got the easy out.

You see... when he was born, I made a contract WITH him. For as long as I am able to, I provide the footwork, he provides the magic. When I'm not able to, then he'll step in.

What my son believes (also 9) he came up with as a toddler (to try and work out all the different Santas at malls, tv, how he can know if you've been naughty or nice all year, what you really want, etc.), and I've co-opted it. He believes that Santa is a spirit. As a spirit he can break pieces off of himself (like sparkles) and send them all over the world. The Santas you give your list to? Well, they have a piece of Santa's spirit in them. At night, when they go home, the sparkle heads back to the real Santa. The spirit also sends out pieces of himself all year long. When you do something nice for someone, or vice versa, it MAY be that the spirit of xmas was there giving you the nudge. Or it may be that someone else has a sparkle in them and is watching you do something nice. Or is watching you do something mean. Obviously, as parents who have contracted with Santa, I probably have a piece of his spirit in me when I'm hanging stockings.

Also, family tradition, EVERYONE sneaks a present into everyone else's stocking at some point. You're not allowed to say it's from you, because it's not. Also helps with the whole humility thing.

Merry Christmas!

I told my oldest, Santa is as real as you want him to be. Santa is the reason, when mom is not sure how she is going to buy your presents, an unexpected check will show up in the mail. He is the reason we pull an Angel off the Angel Tree. He's a Christmas morning snowfall for kids that have never seen snow. He's the sun that thaws the snow just in time for dads flight to land. Santa is the holiday magic that allows families to find a way to be together when they thought thier was no way. Santa is Christmas Magic and you can see his handywork everywhere you look.

She was also told that as soon as she stopped believing in Santa, he would be so offeneded that she wouldn't get any more presents! She's 19 and still believes deeply!

Santa IS real.

He lives in everyone of us. When you donate a gift to an underprivileged child - YOU ARE SANTA.

When you buy that perfect gift for your little one and just watch their face light up in joy - YOU ARE SANTA.

When you reach out in kindness to others without any expectation of something in return - YOU ARE SANTA.

It's all about the spirit - not the person. I love Santa - and intend to keep the spirit alive within my family long after the question of his reality is relevant.

Q- Is Santa real?
A- Yes.

If by some chance the answer is "But SoNSo said that Santa isn't real" then my response is, "What a shame SoNSo won't be visited this year, huh? Good thing everyone in THIS house is smart enough to know the truth!"

End of discussion. Do not waver or hem & haw. A very simple "yes" is all that should be needed.

Oh, he's real.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

My son is 8 and the end is definitely in sight.... :(

Santa IS real! He's the spirit of Christmas!

Here is a wonderful letter from a mom to her son.

http://www.cozi.com/live-simply/truth-about-santa

You don't receive if you don't believe.

My 8 year old daughter saw that on TMZ they stated Santa isn't real. Her retort was "'of course he is real, he was real at one time a long time ago and he died; Santa is real because I believe in him, it's just like me believing in God, not everyone believes and that's okay but Santa's real to me.'"

My 14 yo just told me she believed until 2 yrs ago. She didn't say anything last year because I enjoy it so much. I go all out. I take a boot and make foot prints coming out of the fireplace, drop jingle bells all over, put stickers on doors and windows. SO much fun! I just assumed she knew but kept doing the fun stuff anyway.
She is my youngest so the gig is up. :o( Sad!
Good luck!!
D.

This is why I didn't teach my kids to believe in Santa (among other reasons -- including things like, "Why does Santa give rich kids more than poor kids?"). My parents didn't raise us to believe in Santa either, and believe me, both me and my kids had/have *plenty* of fun and excitement without Santa. We were beside ourselves with excitement, as we watched our mom come out of the store with her arms loaded down with bags, which she put in the trunk and we were not allowed to look at. We camped outside her bedroom door as she wrapped present after present, and could barely contain ourselves when she finally opened the door and started bringing out the presents to put under the tree.

So, Christmas can be -- and is -- fun and exciting even without Santa. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

I believed in Santa until I was around that age. I actually use to argue with other kids that said he wasn’t real. I distinctly remember the day that I realized Santa wasn’t real and then of course the tooth fairy and Easter bunny as well. I don’t remember what my mom said to me but I do remember that it was really fun keeping Santa alive for my younger sister who is five years younger than me. I agree with talking about how Santa is the spirit of Christmas and even talking about the history of Saint Nicholas and how it started. I’m not sure what your religious beliefs are but I had gotten my oldest a custom book about Christmas and Santa. It’s called Santa’s Story by John B. Hefty. It’s to the same rhythm as the Night Before Christmas, and one of my favorite lines in the book is “ Now onward and upward I’ll sail through the night. I’m still the tradition of what’s good and what’s right. And because you’ll get presents, I know Christmas day will not be forgotten as you laugh and you play. But remember the reason for peace and great joy, it comes from our Christ, and not just from a toy.” I just really think that’s a great way to sum it all up! Good luck!

I was the same way. I didn't want the magic to go away. So I told my older son that Santa is the magic of Christmas. And there once was a st nick and the parents now help carry on the tradition. But I believe in Santa because its the magic of Christmas. And I told him he can't sau anything to anybody else. My younger one now 10 is having doubts but I still ask for a Christmas list to give to Santa. They know I love Christmas, and that I enjoy the magic. So we never say Santa is not real even my older son. If you don't believe you won't receive.

I still believe in the magic of Santa. I have such fond Christmas memories even after I found out Santa wasn't real. When I look back on my Christmas memories it is the fun traditions our family had that made it so special for me and my brothers. Even after we all figured out Santa wasn't real, there was still the excitement of decorating, baking, watching movies, opening packages and being together. My parents divorced when I was in second grade, but they always came together and gave us the most amazing Christmases. It was truly magical. To me, that is the magic of Santa-being of good cheer and enjoying each other.
I think most kids find out the truth around 10-11 years old. Just pull him aside and tell him after the North Pole experience, but also have him think about all the other parts of Christmas that is wonderful for him too. It isn't and shouldn't be all about the gifts received. It is such a special time of year for so many reasons, so really have him think about that part of it too. Be sure to ask him help you keep the secret for his younger sibling for as long as possible. I bet he will think that would be fun.
HTH,
A.

My 6 year old has asked me several times about santa and the tooth fairy and how other kids in his class say they arent real and its just me. The latest one was actually last night my son said that this boy in his class told him that I will take his teeth and put money under his pillow. I asked him what in the earth would I want his teeth for? He knows I hate pulling teeth and want to vomit everytime one starts to get "that" wigglyl so i told him I def wouldnt give him money for almost making me throw up for pulling it out. He giggled. I said some kids believe and some kids dont and its all about the magic of believing. I think he knows, which is sad but I think he knows not to say he doesnt believe or it will stop :) I still had santa gifts after i knew and they were still just as special. if you are worried about him ruining it for the littest one tell him that if he does ruin it for the little one "Santa" will stop coming for him.

I think it depends on each child as to when they stop believing. He's nine so he's in what 4th grade? He's definately approaching the age to be told (some can go almost to their teens but not many these days). When my son asked me, I said "What do you think?" and went with it. Then elaborated that Santa is based on a real person from many years ago and if you believe in Santa, he is still very real. I then started being very cautious that he didn't see the wrapping paper that I wrapped "santa" presents in. Then a few years later, his teacher told the whole class! On Christmas Eve, on my way to my inlaws, he told me he knew. I swore him to secrecy as far as little cousins and her newborn half-sister (his dad's side). He's been absolutely great about it but he's 20 now! He helps me set gifts for his sister out now.

It is the "most wonderful time of the year"!!! To this day I still fill out names tags and say from"Santa" to my kids...they are almost 30 and 39. My grandson is 9 and still believes...for there is nothing to disbelieve...it is an encouraging spirit for mankind to strive to be better and kinder to each other...a time of loving and giving and time for families to come together...it is indeed wonderful.

my kids are 21, 20, 15, and 3 - that said, How can someone that doesn't exist bring you a gift?? So whether or not they actually believe (they've helped "Santa" wrap gifts before.... they will always tell me (and especially the little one) that they know Santa is real.

You are not lying about whether or not Santa is real, you're just not telling your 9 year old "who" Santa actually is! Good luck with this!!!

My daughter is 9.
She asked me the other week if Santa is real and that her friend said that "its your parents... he's not real..." etc.
I told my daughter "Santa is what is in your heart. I believe in him. He comes to our house. Santa, Or St. Nick, if you look online, has a LONG history of tradition from a very long time ago.... but as people get older, they may not believe in him anymore... and then the adults help Santa. But even if you get older and don't believe, do not... spoil it for your younger brother...."

So, for my daughter, that was satisfactory for her.
And she told me that she still believes in Santa.

My daughter's 1st grade Teacher, when kids asked her if Santa is real, she tells them "Well, he comes to my house!"

We went thru this last year with my daughter. I printed out the story of the "real Santa" and gave it to her to read and told her that his spirit lives on thru all of us. I am 37 and I still believe in Santa. :)

Yes ,the magic and spirit of Santa is real.. read him the story, A Special Place for Santa: A Legend for Our Time.

http://www.amazon.com/Special-Place-Santa-Legend-Time/dp/...

He is old enough to know the truth, and to help play Santa and spread the miracle to the 6 year old.