Every year I come across this question, "Is Santa real?" My standard answer is, "Legend has it..."
This year we did the collection for the children in need and when we were taking them to the lady distributing them Becca said,
"We are going to give these toys to those who may not get toys on Christmas. Why don't they get toys from Santa mom?"
Really what do you say to that! I said that we were going to help Santa out.
Then in a very pensive, quiet voice she said almost to herself, "Santa' s not real."
Sad. I don't think she has quite given up, but really when does it end?
3 comments:
Does Sarah still believe?
Funny thing is yes I think she does. She is not so questioning as Becca, she may not believe, but keeping it to herself for fear of going against the grain. I think they both WANT to believe. who wouldn't. I love the concept of someone bringing me presents and treats!
My girls both still believe. I think they have doubts every once in awhile, but in our house "if you don't believe, you don't receive." I love that they both believe (of course, Ash still believes in the Easter bunny, too. She's nine!).
The spirit of Santa is definitely real, isn't it?
There is a book called I Believe in Santa (I think)that connects the symbolism of Santa (even down to the colors he wears) to Christ. We read it at my parent's house. It's great.
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