Parents can begin this narrative early on when children are very small, to enforce the concept of Santa being steeped in real legend and history. When questions about his existence arise, children can ...

What to say if your child asks if Santa is real. Generally, children begin to question the existence of Santa and his helpers ...

No matter their own traditions, every member of society is expected to abet the ruse in public, lest children who celebrate ...

If Santa lives in your heart, he’s real enough and nobody here will try to tell you different. Yet for many kids, the belief in Santa comes to an end at some point, and when it does, sometimes the ...

This is a story about the “real Santa” that happened years ago when our grandchildren were little. As anyone with children or grandchildren know, they start wondering if Santa is real, but at the same ...

My kids have the enduring knowledge that my love for them goes well beyond just one day ‒ and that magic, wonder and awe can happen any time of year.

It started with a boy in her class—some kid with a loose tooth and loose lips—who told her Santa wasn’t real. “It’s just your ...

In 1897, a young Virginia O'Hanlon in New York City sent a letter to The Sun in New York, asking whether Santa Claus was real. Their response made holiday history.

When my kids were growing up, Christmas was so busy and costly. This year, they now know Santa isn't real, so I'm approaching the holiday differently. I'm talking with my kids about the budget and ...

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