How old were you when you learned that Santa Claus wasn’t real?
How old were you when you learned that Santa Claus wasn’t real?
Follow-up: For those with children, do you continue the ruse with your own children, or simply tell them it’s you who gives the gifts? Why or why not?
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When I was 6 or 7, I realized the neighbors (who were absolutely AWFUL) received more presents than my family did and the only difference was that their family made more money.
I started thinking about all the kids in my class, and the ones that got the most presents weren't the nicest kids, they were the ones with the richest parents. Then it clicked.
That’s a pretty depressing conclusion of your deductive reasoning for a six or seven year-old.
Do you celebrate Christmas now?
Lol, no.
My husband and I agree that it's just a marketing ploy and don't typically exchange high-cost gifts. We'll make food and enjoy the lazy day with a new videogame or puzzle, but rarely anything more than that.