How to Tell Your Kids Santa Claus Isn't Real? Ways in Which Parents Can Have This Tough Conversation With Their Children

The festive celebration of Christmas is barely a week away and are you excited? The festive vibes are felt everywhere and those who ring in the celebrations would already be shopping for their Christmas gifts. The festival of Christmas is the most awaited one for the kids because their beloved Santa Claus is coming to town. The legend of St Nicholas or Santa Claus has been carried on since ages and Santa's gifts are one of the most exciting highlights for children all over. It is a tradition that beings in hope and joy to a child. But there is a time when you will have to bust the truth to the little one. It is a tricky conversation but you will have to have it, one day or the other. We tell you a few ways in which it will be easier. Why Santa Claus is Always Dressed in Red Suit? Know The Real Reason Ahead of Christmas 2019.

A very popular tradition of Christmas is the gifting. People decorate their trees and keep all the gifts for the family below the tree. For any child, receiving gifts is ultimate happiness and when you know its from Father Christmas, it is extra special. But of course, you cannot let the bubble stay with them throughout their life. They need to know before someone else, who has an idea about it, breaks it to them. It could be elder cousins or classmates and receiving the news can be traumatic. We simplify it a bit about how you can let your children know about the reality of Santa Claus. Is Santa Claus Real or Not? US President Donald Trump Gives Controversial Answer to 7-Year-Old Boy on Christmas.

Figure Out The Right Time

We cannot tell a certain age when you should break the news, but depending on your child's understanding, figure out when it would be the right time to let them know.

Understand the Emotions

Every child has a lot of emotional connection to the plumpy guy in a red fur coat with a bag full of presents. Try and understand their emotions, don't break the news immediately.

Go From Santa Claus to 'You' Being The Santa Claus

When you speak to your child, speak in a way that they believe in Santa Claus but only the person behind the red coat changes. Let them know that you are the one who has been gifting them. Don't completely bust it as a myth, but transfer their belief from a fictional character to your own self.

Assure About Gifts in Future

Once you tell them that you are the Santa Claus, reassure that they will still be receiving gifts every year. The surprise element may reduce a bit but the thought of receiving a special gift remains.

Put Practical Questions to Them

Another way of getting around this conversation with kids is asking them questions which are more practical in nature. For ex: Would a man be capable of knowing what is going on in every child's mind around the world? Would he be able to reach everyone in one night? How would he fly across? You could pose these questions differently, but the essence is to make them realise it is a beautiful traditional story.

These are some of the ways in which you can help your child to know the truth behind the myth of Santa Claus. The reason you should tell them is once they figure out you'd been lying to them all the while, it can create a trust issue which will be even more complicated to solve. So have that conversation and make them understand that the celebrations of Christmas won't change. Reassure them and eventually, they will come around all excited about the festival.

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