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How do other parents talk to their kids about Santa?

We decided not to say for sure he exists/doesn’t, but instead just say “what do you think?” and encourage the kids to imagine possible ways he could exist or not. 

Curious how others approach this.

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“He’s every bit as real as Jesus”

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That is sort of the logic behind the “what do you think” - Santa is basically a kids religion

Yes. And has the added bonus of getting all the disillusionment overwith all at once when they figure out none of this stuff is real. Saves them a crisis later in life.

But also, whether it is real or not isn’t exactly the point 

Ultimately you believe as a kid because you want to believe and because it brings you joy