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I Believe
Monday, December 19, 2011 by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford
I believe. Yes, I'm staring the big 4-0 in the face, but I still believe in Santa.
Yes, I am totally sane.
You see, for me Santa is about magic. He is about traditions. He is about love, joy, and celebrations. He is about all that is good. He is about having faith and believing in things that you cannot see. He is about the wonder of childhood.
Are you believing in Santa Claus this year? How about your children?
Recently, my four-year old noticed that the Santas around town all looked different. She began asking questions. As she watched one Santa drive away in his beat-up pick up truck, she pondered why didn't he have his sleigh? Where were the reindeer? How long would it take him to get back to the North Pole? Why isn't he there building toys? And then list went on.
It was then that I spilled the beans. I explained that all these Santas are not the real deal. They are "Santa's helpers." Ah-ha. Yes, afterall, how could one man possibly do all of this work in one night? She asked if I have ever seen the real Santa. "No, I have not," I replied.
Other families I know have decided that in their household Santa isn't coming. Oh yes, they celebrate Christmas and their children are showered with presents from the family on Christmas morning. But, there is no Santa.
Why no Santa? For most, it is about the fear of "lying" to their child. It's about there really being no Santa. It's about the "what-ifs" when and if their children question them about Santa.
Really?
Again, I believe.
For me, Santa is and will always be about the magic that is Christmas. Though I may never see a big jolly old elf who comes down my chimney with a sack on his back, there will always be a special gift that arrives from Santa.
When it comes to our children, their imaginations and their creativity are amazing. It's one of the wonderful gifts they give to us. The ability to see life through their eyes. To experience the magic and wonder of Santa, of the first snowfall, or simply to see the stars on a clear night. Some things are bigger than life. Some things need no explanation. Some things are simply magical. Such is my family's relationship with Santa.
How about you? Does Santa come to your home? Are you worried about how or when you or child may decide there isn't a Santa?
Wishing you and yours a magical holiday.
I believe.
Do you?
