Ok, so, we don’t do Santa.
It’s not for any religious reason.
We don’t think families who participate in the Santa gig are horrible people who lie to their children.
We just don’t, and it works for us.
And, our kids have been threatened within an inch of their life not to spill the beans to any believing child.
This creates interesting dynamics with other children during the Christmas season, and voicing the nuances of Santa can be difficult at times.
For instance, Tempest had a Zoom Christmas party with her American Heritage Girls (scouts) group a few weeks ago.
Prior to this gathering, she had a small piece of homework.
She had to list 3 things that describe Santa.
And, because I’m so amazing, and always have everything completed in a timely manner, we finished this list minutes prior to her party.
She’s standing next to me, and I ask, “how would you describe Santa?”
Tempest replies with her hand on her hip, and a Valley girl neck tilt, “Why? Santa isn’t real. He’s fake.”
*snicker*
“Well, you’re not wrong, but I would guess the other girls in your group (usually Kindergarteners) will believe Santa is real. So, you will have to play along.”
“But, that’s not the truth.”
“That’s true. But, remember what we talked about with Santa. It’s up to the parents to tell their child about Santa not being real.”
Following this short conversation, I left with Sprite for our AHG movie adventure.
Upon our return I inquired about her party.
“I had a great time. We sang songs, decorated a cookie, put together an ornament. It was fun. Oh, and, Mom, all the other girls believed in Santa. But, I didn’t tell them he wasn’t real!”
*inner chuckling* “Thank you. I appreciate that.”
Now, if I could just keep her opinions from showing on her face, I’d be good to go.
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