It is the magical time of the year again–Christmas! For some people, it is a holiday of celebration, and for some it reinforces religious traditions. Something that is questionable for many people, especially for parents, is: “Should children always know that Santa Claus isn't real?”
Some parents believe it is mindless and unfair to their children, but in my opinion, it onlymatters when they discover the truth. While children believe and experience the feeling of waiting for Santa the anticipation of good food, toys, and presents they've wished for the whole year, the sensation itself is exciting and refreshing.
However, some kids can overreact and feel devastated by the news that Santa isn’t real. Many children do, and that's fine.We have to be mindful that they waited the whole year for those gifts and the feeling of unwrapping the toys with the magic smell of a new item, but most importantly, for the possibility of catching Santa leaving them a present.
From my lived experience, the magic of Christmas evaporates when you figure out the truth about Santa Claus. It is not only a sign of growing up, but it is also the end of a tradition you kept for your childhood. If you don't follow a religion, it may seem and probably is a useless waste of time. Even if you strictly follow one, it is not the same. From that point on, you will always know that it wasn't Santa who put the gifts at the bottom of the Christmas tree.
So, in a thoughtful conclusion, I believe that the moments in your life where you can still experience Christmas magic and write letters to Santa asking for what you have been wishing for a long time are cute, enthusiastic, and become unforgettable memories to cherish with dear friends and family.
In my point of view, having this experience is important for creating a great childhood. Although this is important, the feeling of anger, sadness, and anguish that you feel when the truth is told can be very painful and stressful. However, it is also a good way to prepare children for the future— frustration is something that they will have to deal with throughout their lives. Sadly, you can't and shouldn't create your child in a nontoxic bubble because the world is not a magical place where everyone is nice. In the end, the things that should be more significant and noticeable than the heartbreaking moments are the memorable ones, and from the bottom of my heart, I hope Christmas is memorable for every single one of us.
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