Is Santa Claus Real? A Common Question For Many Kids

The grown-ups create the myth of the chubby, red-dressed old man with a huge white beard, and the children are eager. But what happens when the myth is debunked? How does the kid feel when they learn that the guy who brought them the gift was none other than their dad in uniform? And how do we explain to our little ones that what we have told them so far is a lie?
In their quest to create a magical world for their children, most parents retell the story of Santa Claus and try in every way to convince them of its existence. Ever since Coca-Cola turned the true story of Saint Basil (Bill) into its current version and created its present image, we are all happy to see this weird image everywhere. Movies, games, commercials, Christmas villages, uniforms, and so much more are now part of the New Year. And indeed, it is such a beautiful fairy tale. For kids, curiosity grows day by day. After the advent of the New Year and the adventurous gift, the c+hild sails into a sea of happiness. The Legend of Santa Claus has a lot to offer the child. Preschool age is the age when the child lives between the imaginary and the real world. Fairy tales nourish their soul and spirit. Games are an important stage of development for the child and promote their creativity and imagination. Thus, the child starts imagining Santa while learning about solidarity, togetherness, and sharing, values that prevail on these festive days.
Sometimes, the family does not reinforce the myth of Santa Claus as a real person. The joy and magic of the days continue and exist without Santa Claus being “real”. But when everything around us has its image, it is difficult for the child to forget about it. Especially when the child goes to kindergarten, it seems almost utopian not to be aware of its existence. Still, the family can talk to the child about the fat old man just as they read a fairy tale without trying to convince it of its authenticity. There is no need for the unnecessary creation of false evidence of the non-existent man coming up the chimney. The gift under the tree is enough. Nor do we need to convince them that the bearded gentleman is Santa Claus: he’s the dad who dressed up as Santa Claus for us to play with!
A good idea to avoid all the drama in the first place is to talk to our children about Santa Clauss but not refer to him as a magician who only comes to bring gifts. The real story of Santa Clauss talks about a poor person who used to live with very little. This is a good opportunity to open the conversation with the young ones about the real values in life. The game will be lost if we insist on following the trend. The best thing to do is turn kids’ attention to the things we care to teach them.
So, what happens if the mistake has already been made? What if we have already lied to the kids? The first step is to accept their feelings. In their mind, the loss is great. Ask them how they feel. Do they want Santa Claus to want to be real? Let them express themselves freely. Next, remember to apologize to them for lying. When the child wants to explain in simple words why you spoke to them about Santa Claus and their legend, be open. The child needs to see you admit your mistakes. You can refer to the real history of St. Basil and explain parallelism. You can suggest that you and the child become this year’s Santa Claus for some children and give them some gifts. The holiday season is a joyful, magical period filled with smells, lights, colors. The selflessness of the days, the family meals, and the warmth of Christmas give you the opportunity to create your own festive fairy tale with your children.

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