That would be Christmas (yes, it's early for some).
I am well aware there are many schools of thought on the subject of Father Christmas but we subscribed to the 'FC brings your stockings and one thing from your list' school of thought. But now; I have a 9 year old, 7 year old and 5 year old twins. The boys (7 and 5) are announcing loudly that mummy and daddy are filling their stockings and 'they just know'. The 9yo veers between agreeing with the boys and then telling me she believes in FC - she's hedging her bets right?
Since we are far enough away that it's not going to actually spoil it if I tell them the truth, does anyone have any suggestions as to how to tell them nicely without completely breaking their childhood bubble? I like the idea of being able to show them how we should see Xmas as a time of peace and kindness, to share and set the stage for how we should be for the rest of the year. But I also need them to promise not to spoil it for their friends who still wholeheartedly believe in FC.