Bryan HanselDec 26, 2022

With our 7yo, we never pretended that Santa was real. We just told the truth.

People told us that we'd regret that decision. They told us that our kid wouldn't get as much joy or magic.

I've never regretted it.

He is so appreciative of the gifts. He shows us more love over the gifts than I did to my parents who did the Santa thing. He is joyous and experiences magic.

This year he got in on the fun. He got my wife & I to buy each other the exact same gift. We had no idea and he loved it.

Show threadLamontDec 26, 2022
@bryanhansel I think the dead giveaway as a kid was that all the presents were wrapped in the same paper. Also “from Santa” was in the same handwriting as “from Mom and Dad.” I didn’t need therapy when I figured it out. Whatever anyone decides is just fine. All anyone needs is a loving home.
Show threadBryan Hansel
@lminn I'm glad you are able to share your story. It sounds so lovely.
Dec 26, 2022 at 11:09pmWeb
Show threadLamontDec 26, 2022
@bryanhansel sounds like u have an amazing family. Merry Christmas to you mastodon neighbor!!🎄 I wish Christmas lasted longer.