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Does Father Christmas exist?

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prettyone · 18/12/2010 00:10

I am having problems with this one, I have always encouraged my children to tell the truth, but have lied to them about this man that delivers gifts on xmas eve. My kids believe in him, and now they have started asking, "Is he real?" Any suggestions!!!

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ABudafulSightWereHappyTonight · 18/12/2010 00:13

Of course he exists. Sheesh.

bobs · 18/12/2010 00:15

I always told my kids that he exists for those who believe in him...and wouldn'r elaborate - I hate lying too!

mrsfollowill · 18/12/2010 00:39

mmmm - it's a tough one- my DS is 8 - he asked me outright last week- i'm afraid I bottled it and said 'well if you don't believe he comes will you get any presents?" and he immediately decided he did still believe! But- he has voiced the same concerns to both grandmothers!
in fact he has said to them santa is not real beacuase he could not possibly get around the world in the time allowed. (He's v hot on Geography) - It's a bit sad though

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walkinginaWUKTERwonderland · 18/12/2010 00:49

Mrsfollowill never mind Geography what about quantum physics? Wormholes, time travel, parallel universes etc. He has access to technology such as we can only dream of.
(Or something along those lines)

MissMiniEggs · 18/12/2010 07:43

yes he exists in our house too but mummy & daddy get most of the pressies and santa brings a few. That way the santa thing isnt too big. When they ask if hes real we will tell the truth.

Mummynumber2 · 18/12/2010 08:00

I tend to say the same as when they ask if god exists. Something along the lines of 'well, lots of people believe he's real but it's up to everyone to decide what they believe for themselves'.

onimolap · 18/12/2010 08:08

Useful idea, for the child who is beginning to suspect, I picked up from a book:

"Father Christmas can only come to those who believe in him. If children stop believing in him, their parents usually take over, so no-one's too disappointed".

bacon · 18/12/2010 08:54

Its such a wonderful time of their life - why spoil it?

Lying - sometimes in life its necessary, its not a horrible nasty lie is it?

I have such wonderful memories!

togarama · 18/12/2010 08:54

My parents never pretended and I don't feel we missed out. I think we'll put presents in a stocking for DD (nearly 2) but will neither confirm nor deny the involvement of a fat old man in a red suit.

zafrostypee · 18/12/2010 09:21

when my DS1 asked if he was real, I said "what do you think?" with a twinkle in my eye. He didn't answer but I expect that at 5, he knows.

ninjinglebells · 18/12/2010 09:28

DD1 asked me yesterday and told me she wanted the truth . I'm not a big believer in lying and I just avoided it (you're always awake after me on Christmas eve do you REALLY think I bring your stocking and you know dad always falls asleep on the sofa ......)

I think that she knows but doesn't really want to ....

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