Morning all,
This almost feels like an anti-Christmas thread but I couldn't think of an appropriate place to post!
DH was brought up in a religion that doesn't celebrate Christmas. He left when he was about 14 but has never until he met me celebrated Christmas.
For me, the important things about Christmas are family, food, having a stocking and a couple of prezzies under the tree, a tree, crackers, etc. Nothing expensive or extravagant - Christmas is always low key when it comes to expenses.
DH is pretty happy with this and enjoys celebrating Christmas with my family. He's obviously been having a think now though. Our first baby is due just after new year and he mentioned yesterday that he doesn't think we should "do Santa". He said he's happy with everything else but isn't comfortable telling our children that Father Christmas exists and will bring them presents.
I'm as of yet unsure how I feel so have told him I'll think for a few days and discuss with him later.
My thoughts - how can we do stockings if there is no Santa? Both me and DH still get stockings from "Santa." How do we broach it with family members, especially those with kids? Will our baby be the one four year old in school who ruins it for everyone else?
How do we come up with something that isn't telling our child that Santa exists but will match with my traditions also?
Is anyone able to share what they do if they've never done Santa?
Thankyou!
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DH doesn't want to 'do Santa'
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DoubleCarrick · 18/11/2016 11:30
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