We don't do "Santa" at our house; rather we celebrate Saint Nicholas Day in the German tradition which started when we lived in Germany for a fair stretch. However, we do fill stockings on Christmas Eve, a tradition with both dh's and my family. The kids have always known who fills the stockings, though. We call it the "Santa Game" and we've seen to it that they know well enough not to spoil the "game" for the children whose parents teach that Santa is a real person rather than the spirit of generosity, love, and whatever. (Like their younger cousins, and the neighbor kids.) Somehow they still manage to capture the excitement and anticipation, without any disillusionment later. (I still remember the disappointment I felt when I found out...)
Sorry, very tired tonight and cranky with this nasty headcold. Am not casting any sort of opinion in the direction of Santa-lovers.
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We don't do "Santa" at our house; rather we celebrate Saint Nicholas Day in the German tradition which started when we lived in Germany for a fair stretch. However, we do fill stockings on Christmas Eve, a tradition with both dh's and my family. The kids have always known who fills the stockings, though. We call it the "Santa Game" and we've seen to it that they know well enough not to spoil the "game" for the children whose parents teach that Santa is a real person rather than the spirit of generosity, love, and whatever. (Like their younger cousins, and the neighbor kids.) Somehow they still manage to capture the excitement and anticipation, without any disillusionment later. (I still remember the disappointment I felt when I found out...)
Sorry, very tired tonight and cranky with this nasty headcold. Am not casting any sort of opinion in the direction of Santa-lovers.
A very merry Christmas to you and yours.