I’m worried.

Worried that my sons will come home from school and tell me what I dread to hear.

That Santa isn’t real.

No not because I don’t want to hear the truth, silly.

But because it will mean that the fantasy is truly over.

That line of childhood innocence to the harsh reality of the world is no longer fine.

The discovery that Santa isn’t real is a sign that your children are growing up.  And of course, like every parent, we don’t want our kids to grow up so fast.

We want to see their eyes light up when they hear the bells, or a “ho ho ho”.

After all, we are lucky enough to re-live our childhood along with them but through their eyes.

So when this reality happens, it’s a like a piece of childhood is gone forever.

A piece that will never come back again – you are only a child just once.

This year, with just a few more days away until Christmas, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that we will make it through this season without the truth coming out…

That Santa IS really real – in our hearts and our spirit!

What you can tell your kids when they find out that Santa isn’t real: 

Saint Nicholas, also called Nikolaos of Myra, was a historic 4th-century Christian saint and Greek Bishop of Myra. His wealthy parents died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. A devout Christian, he lived his life obeying Jesus’ words to “sell what you own and give the money to the poor.”

Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God while still a young man, and became Bishop. He became known throughout the land for his generosity to those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.

“The real Saint Nicolas had a reputation for giving gifts and secret gift-giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him, and thus became the model for Santa Claus – that is true fact!”

“Santa Claus is a magical spirit that lives inside of everyone who believes in him. He is real only for as long as you believe he is real! You can keep Santa alive in your heart for as long as you want.”