Evening all, I'm getting a bit ahead of myself but I have an 18-month old DS who is soon going to celebrate his second Christmas with us. He's obviously still not very aware of what this is all about, we're more at the stage where each bauble, tinsel and garland make him clap with excitement (!), but as I'm busy preparing for the festive season I started to question how other parents manage Christmas and charity. My DH and I donate toys to a Christmas present appeal each year, we buy one a month so we have a few to give and it remains manageable as we buy during the year. We would very much like DS to believe in Santa if he wants to, but how do you explain to him that you give toys for less fortunate children at this time of year? I'd ultimately like to get him involved once he's a bit older and teach him compassion but don't want to ruin the whole Santa thing for him if he chooses to believe. Any good tips from parents who are in a similar situation?