For the first time in 16 years, I don't have a DC in the house who believes in FC

[cheezncrackers]

I wasn't sure if DS2 believed or not, but he said today 'By the way, I know you're Father Christmas'.

So that's it. I no longer have a DC who believes. I knew it was coming and tbh we had a bloody good run of it (DS2 is 12), but it does make me a bit sad.

Same here, DD is 11 and pretty sure she knows, has asked a few awkward questions. Hasn’t written to or seen Santa this year for the first time and I haven’t discussed it with her 😞 I feel really sad but it has to happen eventually. But it is the end of an era.

As long as YOU still believe @cheezncrackers

Ok so the thing I always wondered is, do you still do Santa? Are you still leaving out milk with them playing along that Santa left something?

Mine are 7 and 9 so I think we have another couple of years with youngest at least, but what happens after? Do you not do a ‘Santa gift’ or still all just play along for fun?

Well, we’re into the second year of having no believers in the house and it’s awesome. The stress of Christmas has evaporated leaving all of the good bits, imo.

Aww I think it's sad. First time here in 16 years too! Takes away some of the magic for me as well.

My adult children 25 and 30 still 'believe' in Santa. They were told years ago if they didn't believe there would be nothing in their stockings.😂

Dd and l had the chat in february but we agreed to carry on believing - new stage but def less pressure now!!

I have believers and honestly find the pressure so intense

Of course I believe @FreshWinterMorning!

Yeah, I suppose I don't have to creep about any more. The days of waiting until they were both asleep and then trying not to rustle too much as I took the bags of presents downstairs

Same! Youngest is 10, eldest is 16. I’ve tried to keep doing the same traditions but honestly I feel the magic is gone. The pressure has if anything increased as I haven’t worked out how to make it a magical Christmas present it out the magic!