Many children through many generations simply accept this information as a part of growing up, and, in fact, some will collude with parents to keep the myth going by not letting their parents in on the fact that they know the truth about santa claus. Ill be looking forward to a midnight snack when i fly through county. Your mom thinks you do not believe in santa anymore so she starts telling you the story of how she found out and you start bawling your eyes out. I feel nowadays there isnt much innocence left in the world because of society but you as the. These books assist parents in the difficult task of answering lifes tough questions. Written from a christian perspective, this story, when read to a child, will enable any parent to. With the current american culture constantly undermining the reality of christmas as a christian celebration in favor of a secularize holiday children need this book. When judy blume told my kids theres no santa brain. Do yourself and your kids a favour and drop the santa charade, writes ben pobjie. The sweetest way to tell your kids the truth about santa.
How to tell kids about santa explaining the truth about. Why i kept santa claus real for my kids to learn who they. Rather, that he is being used as a vehicle for different factions to promote their own political agendas. To be read with your child, this wonderful book not only answers the dreaded santa question with honesty but it also answers the questions of why santa comes at christmas and who was the first santa. I may be santas grumpy elf, but that question always makes me grumpier. Should i tell my 7yearold child that santa isnt real. Author harold myra was ceo of christianity today international for 32 years, and his christian perspective informs the storytelling. Were about to share five unique facts you may not know about christmas traditions. Wouldnt trees still grow even if we dont accept them as trees. The science behind kids belief in santa science news. I am the person who fills your stockings with presents, though. Twas days before christmas the world was a mess children were doubting mine too must confess. This letter from santa is available in two versions. Dear child, i know youre going through a time right now when youre not sure if i am real or not.
However, if a week or two has passed, dont let that be an excuse not to send one. Have a merry christmas with all your loved ones and ill see you soon. Telling kids the truth about santa popsugar smart living uk. Miraculously, this book tells the real truth about santa claus in a way that makes it even more joyous and beautiful. But i know you want to believe for yourself, and for that little sister and brother youve got. While we at today know that santa is absolutely real, we would not want to end up on the naughty list by divulging any. I know most of your friends no longer believe in me. Through colorful illustrations and a heartwarming story, children and parents will learn who the real saint nick was, when he lived, and why he gave gifts. Have you seen the letter that will help teach the truth to. If youd rather not deceive your children about the reality of santa, you can begin reading this book to them now. This can be an uncomfortable time for any parent, having to decide whether or not to lie to your. Reading the book in the santa is coming series that is most relevant to them, wilkens says, provides both parent and child with an opportunity to learn a little bit about their region or city. If you remember, midge and moo are constant companions.
Her book and site help parents gain more patience by responding instead of reacting as they deal with. Jonathan ryan vassallo wrote a short story, daddy, is santa claus real. Maybe the debate over the relevance of santa has little to do with santa himself. You dont have to be a grinch about it just tell them the truth. There are so many unbelievers, but im telling you that santa is real. Beautifully presented and illustrated, the book stresses in a very unique way that children must consider themselves ready to handle the reality of santa claus before reading the book, and even so, that it should be done with guidance from a parent or guardian. I asked them if they wanted to go see santa at the mall. A forwarded email with the story of a shopping mall santa who hears about a little girl named sarah who has leukemia and is not expected to live to see christmas. Open letter to my kids about santa claus wellthereyougo. Funny letters to santa written by real kids readers digest. For ten years, i have watched you enjoy all the gifts, notes, and stocking stuffers from santa. For geek parents like us, santas gift is unfiltered data about who our kids are and how they see themselves and the world. Essay about santa claus does exist 890 words bartleby. They came home from the hospital together and have been best friends ever since midge was two days old.
I am not a single man who makes millions of toys each year, and gives them all out in one long night on a sled pulled by 8 or 9 magical reindeer. If you have young children and celebrate this aspect of christmas, you need this book at some point. More often, youll be trying to be good, but not always succeeding, and youll get a mix of good and bad things in your life. Telling kids the truth about santa popsugar family. Now, it may seem silly to think of a tree as not being real. From many a child i often hear a question one would think id fear. We are having an especially beautiful christmas up here this year. Why would christians let their kids believe in santa. Every child who has ever been introduced to santa wonders, at some point, if he is real. When they are 6 or 7, whenever you see that dawning suspicion that santa may not be a material being, that means the child is ready. Christmas has become so commercialized over the years that the true meaning has so easily been forgotten. Santas husband shows a side of santa that has never been seen before. How to write a thoughtful thank you note the spruce. Mom has brilliant idea for telling your kid santa isnt.
He is now sharing his tales in a new book, being santa claus. How do christian parents tell children santa isnt real. Whether youre celebrating christmas for the 20th time or learning about it for the first, heres what you need to know. When they suspect santa may not be a material being, transition. This new book reminds us of family traditions, the warmth and comfort of friends and family, and those around us needing a lift. Please answer me once and for all answer now, for christmas sake.
The truth about santa claus is the first in a series entitled when your child is ready to hear. Here are the most painful ways to learn that santa doesnt. Featuring beautiful watercolor pictures drawn by artist ap quach, santas husband is a. Her book and site help parents gain more patience by responding instead of reacting as they deal with the. Science news was founded in 1921 as an independent, nonprofit source of accurate information on the latest news of science, medicine and technology.
As this charming book reminds us, santa claus can come in all shapes and colors and sizesjust like the children and families he visits all over the world each christmas eve. Santa claus is coming to almost every town, thanks to. Some asshole writes an article on the worst ways to find out santa isnt real. The short answer, in every way that matters, is yes, santa claus is real. Midge and moo are back to charm your child and you. You might be too old to believe in santa, brennan, i said. Mom has brilliant idea for telling your kid santa isnt real without breaking their hearts. Bell, never really answered his sons question, he got him to think and make his own decision on whether or not he wants to believe, and just what it means to believe. Here are the most painful ways to learn that santa doesnt exist. You spot a mall santa smoking a cigarette outside macys. To personalize your letter, please fill in the green fields throughout the form.
Nicholas and the holiday traditions, such as giftgiving, inspired by him. What a wonderful way to teach children the truth about santa when they are ready to understand. You must be proud of yourself for doing so well this year. Sometimes you will be good, and bad things will happen anyway. I sure have been thinking of you a lot this season. The miracle of christmas is not in what we get, and it is not in what we see.
The santa club is the delightful little book that explains the serious question, is santa claus real. Believing in santa and the story of christmasnew bookthe. A naturallybearded professional santa claus shares 20 years of heartwarming stories. When a child is away from home during the holidays, he or she might worry that santa claus wont be able to find him or her on christmas eve. This story includes a frank discussion about santa claus. With santa believes in christmas you can keeping the focus on jesus.