Okay true story about Christmas 4 years ago

[rebecca100]

Reading the posts about Christmas has got me in the Christmas mood, so i just have to tell you my favorite Christmas story.

Well, my dh refuses to tell the kids that there is a Santa. He still will not say there is a Santa. Well my oldest was in kindergarten and he got to sit in Santa's lap. that's what got it started. He asked if Santa was real and my dh told him no that Santa was not real and parents actually buy presents. My ds refused to believe him. he said Santa WAS REAL AND HE MET HIM AND HE WAS BRINGING HIM AN X-BOX AND SOME TOYS! Well Christmas came and my dh was not going to put from Santa on anything(he said to do so would be lying-yes he had issues with Santa as a child and was devistated when he found out the truth) and that he would not do that to his child. So Christmas morning finally came. David-5- and Jessica-4 were excited to open their presents. David who could read a little by then looked excitedly for the words "from Santa" on every present- he was determined to prove to his dad that Santa was real. Of course it was not on any of the presents. He left his presents and cried his heart out because Santa didn't leave him anything-just us and it broke his heart. Well, by then, of course his dad realized how important it really was to him to get something from Santa. Well he went to his grandmas that morning for Christmas there. We dropped them off and headed to town. Of course the stores were closed. We had to drive over 60 miles to the nearest big town that had stores open on Christmas. There my Dh bought David and Jessica all new toys and different wrapping paper. Of course we couldn't afford an X-box game console which is what David REALLY wanted. We got him a game thingy that pugged into the tv instead. We went back home and wrapped there new gifts-all of which were from you-know-who Santa of course! Well we hid them in the shed outside with a note from Santa.


Santa wrote:
Dear David and Jessica
I had to leave your presents out in the shed because your mommy and daddy locked the doors last night and you don't have a chimney. I hope you find them in time for Christmas.
Love,
Santa

P.S.
David I got you an X-box, but Rudolf stepped on it it! He is so clumsy! So I had to get you a different game instead. I hope you like it.


They both still remember when Santa left their presents in the shed. They were both excited that Santa came after all. Part of the Magic of Christmas for a child. Of course my dh still tells them there is no Santa and David still says that there is. Although he is nine now and I think starting to come around.

 

[FarmerChick]

That is a great story! I enjoyed reading it!!!!!

I believe a kid should have the "magic" for as long as they can.

So glad your DH realized it was "David's Christmas" and acted to the best for him......so COOL of your hubby!

I bet David LOVES debating Santa with his daddy...LOL...and he swears he is right!

 

[rebecca100]

Oh yes! There is no convincing him otherwise now! his sis on the other hand isn't quite so believing. She's just happy to get stuff and really doesn't care who it came from!

 

[big brown horse]

Ok that was too cute!

I love the Winter Hollidays for so many reasons. During the winter months there are so many religious and multicultural traditions going on! (I love St. Nicholas Day when the children can leave their shoes outside filled with snacks for the Christmas man's reindeer, he in turn leaves a tiny prize for the children in their shoes!)

This is such a magical time for children in so many ways. So many different cultures and religions are celebrating their special events at this time, it makes for a wonderful, rich holliday season! I have a great book that describes in detail every religion's traditions and I read it with my daughter every season.

Since I was raised as a Christian, our "santa" tradition is that all gifts from Santa have to look like they were made from elves, so no electronics etc. I told her (my 13 year old daughter!) that when she stopped believing the gifts stopped coming. I don't "lie" to her really.... Since she is my only child, I am drawing this out far too long perhaps, but she doesn't mind and I love it!

I love making Christmas special by leaving a corn cob pipe out on Christmas day (we have actually mailed it back to Santa a couple of times!), glitter, half eaten cookies... I am getting excited already!!

 

[FarmerChick]

Oh yes! There is no convincing him otherwise now! his sis on the other hand isn't quite so believing. She's just happy to get stuff and really doesn't care who it came from!

Smart gal!

 

[big brown horse]

 

[FarmerChick]

good post BBH
it is magic--if we make it magic--set in deep traditions. And that magic brings generousity, goodness, caring etc.

I love the "feel" of Christmas most for me. The air is charged and I love that.

Key is--not to make it commercial. That sucks the "charge" from the season. I won't let that happen any more. I got into the Christmas rut and decided to take back the "old holiday spirit" and enjoy. Keep the old magic and enjoy the simplicity! Works for me!

 

[Quail_Antwerp]

We weren't allowed to believe in Santa when I was a kid. Mom was firmly against anything Santa related, and told us kids it was a fairy tale made up for fun. Some people believed it, but that it was just made up and for pretend.

My husband was raised believing in Santa. He thinks it's what made Christmas so magical when he was a kid.

We really had to work together on a compromise on the whole Santa thing. Especially since money is tight sometimes, so here's how our Christmases normally work...

We told our kids that Santa doesn't give gifts to boys and girls just for being good, that Mom's and Dad's buy the gifts from Santa.

So, the kids are allowed to make a Christmas list, and they are limited to asking for 5 things-three of those things must be clothing items.

We tell the kids we'll shop for them off their lists, and if we can afford "Santa's" prices, they may (or may not) get what they have on their lists. They also know we reserve the right to substitute for something else, or not get them anything at all if we feel they behaved badly.

It's worked out well so far.

Except keeping it to five gifts. We've done well with only getting 5 gifts per child, but some people in our area seem to think that if you kids don't get a million gazillion presents each year they didn't have Christmas.

 

[enjoy the ride]

Sniffle sniffle- a great story. Yes- there is a Santa- he lives in the hearts of all loving parents.

 

[justusnak]

I agree with enjoy the ride....."Santa" lives in the hearts of everyone. When our children were growing up, they got one gift from Santa. Usually a toy...never electronics. For our daughter it was either a doll....or a doll crib, wooden, not painted. The boys usually would get wooden cars, or something similar. Never battery operated.
Now...the kids are grown, and have kids of thier own. A few years back, our grandkids from OK were here for Christmas. Hubby donned the santa suite..and came through the door with a stocking of candy, nuts, fruits and a small gift for each child. Each grandson sat on "santa's" lap, and whispered thier desires for Christmas morning. One grandson pulled me aside and said..." Grandma, I know thats not Santa, and that it is grandpa, but I wont tell the others." :/ It sure made great memories.