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DEL.ICIO.USSaving faith in Santa Claus
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS COLUMN IS NOT FOR KIDS! IT REVEALS SOME IMPORTANT CHRISTMAS DETAILS YOU MAY NOT WANT YOUR KIDS TO KNOW!
It takes a lot of commitment from parents to maintain the illusion that a fat man in a red suit circles the globe with a team of flying reindeer to deliver presents to children all over the world in just one night.
It’s not an easy story to sell, especially as your kids get older. But is it worth going the extra mile to keep your children believing just a little longer?
My mother sure thought so. She was hard-core about keeping Santa alive for us. She did the normal stuff like eat all the cookies and drink the milk, take us to see Santa and talk about him coming a lot.
But her finest, most committed move, came when my brother was about 8 and starting to doubt. She stamped big work boots in the soot in the fireplace and tracked ash footprints all over her family room carpet to prove that Santa Claus had come.
It worked, and my brother believed until the fifth grade when a very mean nun told him outright in Sunday School that there was NO Santa Claus.
My mom remembers he came home sat in her lap and just cried his eyes out.
He asked her “If there’s not a Santa Claus does that mean there’s not an Easter Bunny and not a Tooth Fairy.” His whole little world just crashed in that one day.
My brother’s daughter is 7 and has been questioning this flying reindeer and fat man story for the last few years. My brother and sister-in-law are crafty about convincing her to believe.
When my niece was doubting the flying reindeer my sister-in-law looked up stories and evidence of them online and showed her. This seemed to reassure her.
Last year my sister-in-law “found” a jingle bell left behind by Santa’s sleigh as further evidence that he exists. My niece has the bell by the mantle ready for Santa to “pick up.”
However, my niece has put her foot down about that Elf on the Shelf story. She said she’ll believe in Santa Claus, but she’s not buying that the elf comes to life and reports back to Santa. My sister-in-law had to give in on that one. She said OK, you’re right but please don’t tell your brother. He’s going to bed so nicely.
The NORAD site that tracks Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve has helped in our both our houses. My 7-year-old daughter was having some doubts last year but showing her that radar site cinched the deal for a little bit longer.
And just this week, I received an e-mail from a company called Santa Speaking. The company provides live calls from Santa Claus. They pitch it as a way to avoid going to the mall Santa who probably doesn’t know if your child has been naughty or nice. (You provide “safe” amounts of info to the company beforehand so the call is personalized.) But I think parents might want to use this more when their kids are starting to doubt.
Despite many parents’ best efforts to preserve their child’s innocent belief in Santa, there is always at least one big mouth in a class trying to blow the lid off the cover-up.
My husband was just that kid in a kindergarten class in Augusta in 1975.
Michael says his mother told him when he was 4 there was no Santa Claus. They were in a store and he pointed to something he liked. She said it was too much and he said that was OK because it wasn’t like birthdays where parents had to pay. Santa Claus would buy it for him. He claims his mother looked him in the eye and told him right there at 4 years old there was NO Santa Claus.
From that point out he saw it as his duty to shed light on this terrible scam. He says in kindergarten he was a muckraker working to expose this racket that made poor kids feel bad about themselves.
He would tell children: “Do you think Santa Claus didn’t like the poor kids as much as the rich and that’s why they got fewer presents? No, your parents just couldn’t afford to buy as much.”
As a first-grade teacher, my sister in law deals with kids like my husband all the time. She has the greatest reply to children who ask her if parents are actually Santa Claus.
She tells them “When children do not believe, Santa Claus does not come. Parents have to give presents to those who don’t believe. But if children do believe, then Santa Claus comes.”
For parents who are wondering if preserving their children’s faith in Santa is worth the effort, I offer this comparison.
My brother, who didn’t find out until the fifth grade, absolutely adores Christmas and is joyful from Halloween until after New Year. He loves the holiday and makes it extremely special for his children.
My husband on the other hand who found out at age 4 pretty much hates Christmas and is Grinch-like the entire season. His mom ruined it for him so he’s still trying to ruin it for others.
How much effort do you make to preserve your child’s faith in Santa Claus? When did you find out and how? How and when did your kids find out? Do you think a belief in Santa Claus adds to the Christmas spirit?
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By motherjanegoose
December 15, 2008 7:08 AM | Link to this
Love the story and YES the wonder of Santa was alive at our house.
I actually collect Santas and have 50 or so…it is lots of fun!
Last week, while dressed in my Mother Goose Christmas costume, a child said to me, “You must be Santa’s Mother….” Yep…I must be REALLY OLD….LOL! Have a great day!
By pulitzer committee
December 15, 2008 7:14 AM | Link to this
um, that was….uh, not written in latin? and it, uh… wow! speechless
By JJ
December 15, 2008 7:58 AM | Link to this
Oh yea, Santa is alive and well and living at my house!!! I love Santa!!!
Sidebar: NewMom I made your Super Bad Triple Chocolate Cake last night. HOLY CRAP!!!! My daughter thought she died and went to heaven. Thank you so much for that recipe. It’s definately going on a nice recipe card in the recipe box.
WOW!!! is all I can say. That cake is delicious. A tall glass of milk is required!!!!
By cb
December 15, 2008 7:59 AM | Link to this
It would be much easier to tell the truth. There is no one who watches you while you’re sleeping & awake, except God. Start with a lie, and the lie grows into a monster. Bunnies, fairies… just tell the truth. Your kids won’t mind knowing that all their favorite gifts are from Mom & Dad.
By DB
December 15, 2008 8:16 AM | Link to this
As far as I know, my 20 year old son still believes — at least, he has never confronted me, and I never inquired! :-) The 17 year old daughter, on the other hand, had it figured out by the time she was 7, thanks to a homeschooling, Halloween-hating next-door neighbor who didn’t believe in “lying” to her kids, and whose kids gleefully spread “the truth”. Sheesh! I didn’t go to great lengths to perserve the illusion. When my daughter and I discussed it, her first reaction was stunned disbelief that her (cheap) parents were the source of all those wonderful goodies!!! “Wow, you mean, you and Daddy are really Santa Claus? And you’ve been doing that for us all these years?! Wow!”
PS: Michael’s mom sounds like the Grinch!
By Atheist
December 15, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this
cbIt’s a lie about Santa Claus, but you still tell your kids about GOD? That’s the biggest MYTH there is. But I digress…
Tell your kids what you want. They will figure it out on their own. No biggie.
By deidre_NC
December 15, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this
i pretty much agree with cb—i have always wondered what the poor kids think-the one who dont get anything or not much..and their classmates get tons..do they worry because that they are bad and thats why they didnt get much of anything? i always told my kids that i had to pay santa and what they got depended on how financially ok we were at the time. they have never been hurt by this knowledge as they would have been by thiking that they werent good enough to get all they wanted. and they never told other kids either as fas as i know.i think there will be lots of kids dissapointed this year..ones who are used to getting tons of stuff and now maybe their parents are fighting to keep their home.. i let mine believe in santa and all the rest as long as they wanted to…they just knew who really paid the bill.
merry christmas!!
By My3Kids
December 15, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this
Santa is alive in my house. Especially with a 6 year old and a 22 month old. He will be there for a long time.
My nephews found out before my oldest found out. I had to beg them not to tell her. 5 years worth of begging. She found out when she was 10 there was no Santa and that it was me and daddy by listening through the door. We explained to that Santa lives in your heart and that the most important thing to remember is the true meaning of Christmas than to receive gifts. She took it well and has done everything she can to help me make sure her sisters don’t find out. Last Christmas Eve I was up all night wrapping gifts as usual and was extremely tired when she came got up in middle of the night to see if I needed any help wrapping the gifts. She will even go to extremes of telling stories about Santa and his reindeer to her sisters. Well it started out with just the middle one but this year she is including the baby into story time. She thinks that her sisters will keep believing longer if they think she beleives. And she maybe right.
She can be the most loving sister in the world at times.
By motherjanegoose
December 15, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this
atheist…if you do not believe in Santa, when it is all said and done…it will be no big deal.
I respect your right not to believe in God but if there is a 5% chance you could be wrong and those that believe in God are right…whew.
Not to change the subject … there are many things ( to me) that could not have happened by chance but especially when I have had the chance to go snorkeling ( love it) and see the wonders of the deep with the intricacies and detail on each creature….I cannot imagine that happening by chance…nope, God gave us that beauty.
By My3Kids
December 15, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this
@ deidre_NC
I have always told my daughters the same thing. I told them that at one time Santa gave things for free away however, there are just to many children in this world now and toys are very expensive so parents have to chip in.
I started that mostly because of my sister’s kids and because of my parents. My sister’s kids got everything and anything. And when my mom was alive she would absolutly buy my oldest anything and everything so she would never feel left out when she saw what my nephews received.
She never really said anything about them receiving more because she is a child that never asked for a lot. Everytime we took her to see Santa she only asked for a few items. She told me one year that she thought her cousins were greedy asking Santa for everything. That is when I explained to her that depending on parents can pay Santa is what they get.
By MILF Hunter
December 15, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this
How many of you MILFs have been naughty this year? Come sit on Santa’s lap and tell me all about it.
By Lauren
December 15, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this
One of the greatest parts of childhood is imagination and for the life of me I don’t know why some parents, like Michael’s, want to rob kids of that. My oldest will be 10 this month and she has bigtime doubts about Santa but she is still holding onto him. I think deep down she knows but she has two smaller siblings and she loves the fun of it all so she is continuing to play along. Every year we “adopt” a child in foster care at Christmas and we buy gifts so that child will have a great Christmas morning. We have done this every year for many years. This year my oldest said to one of her sisters, “see Santa does exist. We are Santa this year, too!” That thrilled my 5 year-old and I thought it was so sweet. She said she would be thinking of the little boy we bought for and that she wished she could see his face when he woke up and found his Christmas presents. It just brought tears to my eyes. Santa can still exist even when we get too old to believe the fat man in a red suit story.
By new mom
December 15, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this
Quick story: I found out about Santa when my cousin told me that her mom was Santa, when I was about 6. For years later, I thought my aunt was Santa! I pictured her in the sleigh, going from house to house…I sound really stupid, telling that story on myself! But my aunt always thought it was hysterical, she still refers to herself as Santa and signs her name that way for things to me.
I plan to tell our daughter that story, once she finds out…but hopefully that won’t be for a long time. Like my parents always said, as long as you believe, he will still come.
I’d write more, but I have a ton to do today. Y’all have a great one! :)
Oh, JJ, glad you liked the cake, hope you saved me a slice!
By Mr. Nice Guy
December 15, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this
Santa is one of the joys of having children to see their faces and expressions - Santa is wonderful!!!
By steve-o
December 15, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this
I respect everyone’s beliefs and your right to believe but just because we don’t understand something (nature, the formation of the earth, etc…) does not mean god did it. It just means we don’t understand yet. Ancient people used to think the sun was a god that showed up every day and lit the earth. We learned that was not the case later. I appreciate religious beliefs but I do not accept that just because we don’t know something yet means that some wizard in the sky did it. I just can’t swallow that one. Sorry.
By Numbers Guy
December 15, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this
I suspect the boy (at 7) has figured it out, but he isn’t letting on. One of his buddies was told at school. When he lost it, his 11 YO brother asked what the problem was. His dad, figuring the kid already knew, told him. Two boys in tears.
Anyway, I don’t see this kid suffering in silence. Like your hubby, he’s more the type to spread the pain, so I suspect the boy has been informed. He’s a smart little bugger, though, and I think he fears the present loss if he just up and asks. We haven’t been approached on the topic.
By MILF Hunter
December 15, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this
@steve-o
I agree with you but I also know that it is human nature to want to understand everything that we can and humans use religion to explain that which cannot yet be explained.
What’s going to be funny is once we finally prove that God doesn’t exist what lame excuse the church gives….
You have to also remember that back in the time of Jesus and all that people ate a lot of mushrooms…..mushroom have hallucinogenic effects on people…Jesus walking on water could basically just have been a bad mushroom trip…LOL
By Stacey
December 15, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this
I think my son (7) is suspicious and this will probably be his last year believing. If he asks me outright, I will fess up but ask him not to ruin it for other kids. Like DB, I think we will actually gain major “cool points” when he finds out Mommy and Daddy buys his gifts. He knows we “pay” Santa for the gifts and that’s why his friends may get more/better/more expensive gifts or visa versa.
Santa is a fantasy and although I am 38 years old, I still get excited to see someone who looks like I pictured “the real” Santa looking.
By Kate
December 15, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this
I will probably tell my kids what my parents told me and my siblings when we asked— When you stop believing in Santa then Santa stops coming. We’re all in the 20-23 age range and Santa still comes to our house, even though some years we “help” Santa pick out presents and shop for them :-)
By steve-o
December 15, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this
Thanks, MILF. I agree with you; however, I still don’t think it is right because these same people who use religion to explain how the earth was formed or why the fish have pretty colors also use religion to bash minorities, start wars in hate, in general. Religion has, in many ways, been a great civilizing force in the world so I don’t regret its existance I am just tired of hearing stupid things like “I hate gays ‘cause the Bible says I should” or “Look how beautiful the stars are, that can’t be an accident, god must have done that”. I have no interest in cherry-picking from some ancient text the things I like and ignoring the things I don’t and that’s basically what modern Christianity amounts to. Oh, the Bible says homosexuality is an abomination. Well, I hate gays so I’ll take that one, it makes me feel good about my hatred. The Bible also says eating shellfish is an abomination but my preacher says to ignore that one. Besides it’s all you can eat shrimp night at Red Lobster so let’s go! Yikes! Really? Okay.
By Theresa
December 15, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this
I love when MILF Hunter gets pulled into an actual conversation. I am willing to tolerate his silly hitting on the mothers because I appreciate his thoughtfulness on other topics. Nice job MILF Hunter!
By Name Game
December 15, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this
I’m confused. 7 is a perfectly appropriate age to find out the truth about Santa, IMO. Why would you want to keep up the scam if you kid has serious doubts or asks to know the truth? Introducing fantasy is one thing, keeping up a charade and lying is another all together.
I remember asking my grandmother when I was 7 and she told me the truth. It made me feel good that I figured it out and was in on the same story the adults were. Since I had younger sisters who still believed, I was asked to not spoil it for them and I didn’t. It felt good to be a “big girl.”
By motherjanegoose
December 15, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this
steve-o you are absolutely correct about those who cherry pick.
I call this buffet believers. It is kind of like going to Ryan’s or Golden Corral ( where I never go because it seems too much like a cattle call to me) and selecting only what you want from the buffet line. Buffet believers open the Bible and choose only what they want and/or what they can agree to understand or practice.
Too many do not realize that it is not up to us to decide if we are against ( say) stealing but not worried about taking care of our neighbors in need or respecting those who are not exactly like us. Since ( after all) not many of us here in Ga are truly like those who walked the streets when Jesus walked.
I am always on my college son about wearing flip flops when it is freezing outside…hello…they probably did not wear real shoes in the Bible and for those Texans …I am pretty sure they did not wear cowboy boots…LOL.
I am no where near perfect in accepting and portraying all the points in the Bible but I do know that if I am wrong and the atheists are correct…nothing after this life… no big deal for me.
If my faith in God is the truth and the atheists are wrong…then that could be a big problem for them.
There are too many things I cannot explain…just have to trust…it is too mind boggling for me!
I respect everyone’s right to decide for themselves…but some who are facing death do have a change of heart.
By Lauren
December 15, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this
Name Game, I agree with you if the child seems to know and feels good about it. Last year my oldest came to me in tears about Santa. We talked about it for a while and it was obvious to me that she wanted Santa to be real and she was worried that he was not and that she was going to be very sad to have to let go if he was not real. So I asked her “What do you think?” and she smiled through her tears and said “I think he’s real!” It would have been cruel of me to then say “Well, guess what? He’s not!” at that moment. Every situation is different and every child is different.
By Penguinmom
December 15, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this
We still believe in Santa at our house. When someone wants to ruin it for my kids, I tell my kids, believing in Santa is a choice you make and that believing in Santa makes Christmas more fun.
My oldest son, 12, decided to test Santa one year. He asked for something but wouldn’t tell us. Fortunately, his grandmother found out and she purchased it for us to put it out from Santa. Cemented the deal for him.
This year I did have to tell my 8-year-old daughter the truth. She’s a realist and asked me outright if we were Santa Claus. I asked if she really, really wanted to know and she said yes. I told her we were but that there had been a real person named Saint Nicholas who started the tradition. Then I cautioned her that if I ever found out that she had ruined it for anyone else, she would lose a present. As in, I would pull the present out, let her see what it was and then take her with me to donate it. No chance she’ll risk that.
I also told her that her father still believes so she should keep it quiet around him. When my husband was young, he asked his mother if the Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy and Santa Claus were real. She said ‘The Easter Bunny isn’t do you really want to know about the rest?’ He decided no and still ‘believes’ to this day.
By steve-o
December 15, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this
MotherJaneGoose, I hear you and I respect your opinion. I don’t think religion should be about hedging your bets, though. Only believing because you are afraid of of some metaphysical punishment after you die? If you believe that then fine, but have you ever thought that that’s one way people in ancient times were pressured into following religion? The threat of hell as punishment keeps you in line on earth as does the promise of heaven if you mind. Heaven also helped us not to fear death so much. I myself try to help others and be a good person not because of fear of some afterlife punishment or promise of reward but because I am civilized and caring and it is the right thing to do. I am not trying to disrespect you or argue. Just friendly debate.
By Penguinmom
December 15, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this
I’m not sure I really agree with your sister-in-law’s approach. It still sounds like that could be taken as ‘those kids who are poor just didn’t believe in Santa enough so it’s their own fault they didn’t get presents’.
By JJ
December 15, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this
I just hate these dicussions. If you feel that telling your kids about Santa, the Tooth Fairy, Easter bunny, etc, is a lie, then so be it. That’s how you chose to raise your children.
If you want to tell your kids God is a lie, then so be it. Again, it’s your decision.
I am a 49 year old adult and I CHOOSE to believe in Santa.
I also choose NOT to believe in God or Jesus as I think that is a lie.
I shall not rag on anyone who believes any different than I do. That’s the beauty of FREEDOM.
And NO ONE can take that away.
By steve-o
December 15, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this
JJ- if you are referring to me then I beg to differ. I don’t think I was “ragging” on anyone. I am simply pointing out things that I think don’t add up but I said over and over again that I respect different opinions and everyone’s right to believe as they see fit.
By JJ
December 15, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this
Steve-o NO, I wasn’t referring to you at all, or anyone else here for that matter.
I was stating MY opinion and the fact that I don’t rag on anyone who believes any different that I do.
I have been on this blog for about 2 years now, and this discussion came up last year too. It turned into a religious discussion and believers were ragging on non-believers, and vice- versa.
I firmly believe “To each his own”.
So, No I wasn’t referring to you or anyone else. I guess I should have found better a better word….ha ha.
Peace!
By HB
December 15, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this
I think it’s awful to work hard at convincing kids 7 and older to still believe. As kids grow, they should be allowed to figure it out. Of course a fifth grader is upset to find out the truth! At that age, he is well past believing in most fairy tales and had to be convinced to believe even though logic (and likely other kids) told him otherwise (I mean, really, at that point you’re making Santa into a religion!). When you’re talking about younger kids who still play make-believe and don’t always quite know where fantasy ends and reality begins, I think it’s all innocent enough. But as they grow and learn and begin to ask point blank “is Santa real?” as opposed to investigative questions like “how does he get all around the world in one night?”, you shouldn’t lie to them. A 7 to 9 year old who gradually figures out the truth on his own will be ok with you gently confirming it when asked. A kid being strong-armed into believing for an extra few years will naturally feel duped.
By Kathy
December 15, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
Okay….enough about all the lies we tell our kids (and ourselves, for that matter). I want the recipe for the Superbad Triple Chocolate cake!
JJ…can you give it to me since newmom has checked out for the day? I am in charge of something chocolate for the family gathering this weekend.
By JJ
December 15, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this
Kathy Simple, simple……
1 box devils food cake mix.
1 small box chocolate instant pudding
1 12oz bag choc. chips
1-3/4 C milk
2 eggs
Mix all ingredients together. Add the choc chips last, easier to stir (I stirred by hand).
Pour the mixture into a bundt cake pan, bake at 350. (Does anyone remember the Bundt Cake in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”?, I keep hearing that as I was making this cake).
I ended up baking it 65 minutes. newMom said to cook for 55minutes to an hour, but I ended up putting it back in for 10 minutes.
Also, her recipe did not add any veg. oil. I ALWAYS thought you had to have oil in ALL cake recipes. I added about 1 tablespoon after it was all mixed up and in the pan. That may be why it took longer to cook.
Be sure to have plenty of COLD MILK to go with the cake…..if you serve it warm, the choc chips will be mushy. I prefer mine in the fridge for a couple of hours for the chips to harden up.
This is now written on a recipe card and in my file. YUMMY!!!!
By SavingGrace
December 15, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this
Ditto on that cake recipe. Give it!
By motherjanegoose
December 15, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
kathy…the cake is on the blog a few topics back December 5th 1:43 p.m. That is my gift to you…research…hahaha!
Steve-o I am not hedging my bets or being pressured ….I simply believe and ( as JJ pointed out…) to each his own. We all make our own choices as adults.
By lakerat
December 15, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this
I think you are all crazy.
Everyone knows that Santa killed Jesus a long time ago and now the true meaning of Christmas comes from a store.
Duh, I’m so much better than all of you…..and Santa….and Jesus too.
By motherjanegoose
December 15, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this
jj…we had a version of the cake at a party on Saturday and I too was thinking of My Big Fat Greek Wedding. I went with my neighbors years ago and we laughed our heads off!
Some put in sour cream ( instead of oil) but I am not sure how much.
Hey…how about a blog where everyone shares their easiest and most popular ONE favorite recipe? Theresa….tuck this in your file:
WHAT IS ONE RECIPE THAT IS TRIED AND TRU IN YOUR HOUSE?
Newmom inspired us…hahaha!
By Kathy
December 15, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this
Thanks JJ!
MG….you know I am too busy with Little E for all that research!! hahahahaha! Thanks for doing it for me!
By JJ
December 15, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this
mommaJane GREAT IDEA.
We are also supposed to have a blog about our Christmas Traditions!!!
By lakerat
December 15, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this
How about a recipe for Shut the Hell Up motherjanegoose. You don’t own the blog, stop acting like you do.
And would the lakerat imposter please leave me alone?
By motherjanegoose
December 15, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this
lakerat…
don’t get your tinsel in a tangle!
please read the post by JJ ….I remember Theresa mentioning ( several times) that she is up for new topics and suggestions. She has also said that she keeps a file for future topics….that is why I mentioned it…readers…am I dreaming this or does anyone else remember her saying to share topics?
Theresa, if you want me to shut the #@(( up…please let me know on the blog…I will take your cue and excuse myself and close the door behind me quietly….waiting to hear from you….
Also, if you prefer for bloggers not to suggest ANY topics for discussion…I will abide by that rule too…please let me know. You are in charge here and not me…
Lakerat…let’s keep our eyes peeled…o.k.?
By JJ
December 15, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this
For some reason, I don’t believe that was the REAL MotherJaneGoose posting at 2:11.
By And I know...
December 15, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this
…that was not the real lakerat who posted asking MJGoose to be quiet, while at the same time asking the “lakerat imposter” to leave her alone.
And, I hve real doubts as to whether the real JJ has posted since early this morning.
By Numbers Guy
December 15, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this
JJ, that sounds like a veritable feast of death for the entire circulatory system.
I’ll have to make one.
By JJ
December 15, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this
It should be re-named “Death by Chocolate”….
By Some guy
December 15, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this
JJ check your email.
By Confused
December 15, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this
There’s no Santa?
By blue cole
December 15, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this
Santa is REAL!
He may not wear a red suit, or come down the chimney, but the presents are there each Christmas morning.
We photoshopped a picture one year when the kids were 8 & 10, so that added another year.
I told the kids when we told the truth, “It all goea downhill from here…this is your first TRUE step toward adulthood.”
B.
By Funny Man
December 15, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this
What do you call three hookers at the North Pole?
Hoe, Hoe, Hoe….
By Becky B
December 15, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this
When my sons were old enough to start questioning Santa, I juat went ahead and carefully explained that Santa was a myth that embodied the spirit of giving, etc. After my long explanation, the six year old said, “If that’s true, then how do the raindeer get up on the roof?” And the seven year old said, “He climbs a ladder, stupid.” So I just let them believe a couple more years.
By buckshot
December 16, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this
As a poor kid, I didn’t have much use for Santa. He only delivered presents to kids who already had everything. When I asked my mom how come we only got one small gift at christmas she told me you had to pay Santa for the toys. So that about did it for me for Santa. He’s just a guy doing his job, no big hero. As bad as that disillusioned me, it paved the way for me to grasp the REAL meaning of Christmas and it ain’t Santa, it is the birth of a Savior. Now that’s a hero I can worship! He did a lot more than come down a chimney and leave toys he was paid to deliver.
By LS
December 22, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this
Why do parents spend so much effort to lie to their children and justify spending money they don’t have on gifts they kids don’t need?