End Of The Magic?
I am concerned that I am facing the last year of Christmas magic with my children.
At this point, my sons BELIEVE. They believe with all of their little hearts.
But there are some that are close to them who do not. These children are constantly filling their heads with doubt. And, yes, their faith is wavering. It makes my heart ache for them. Mostly because I remember how I felt when I found out “the truth.” The same thing happened to me… other kids mouthing off. I remember the feeling I had when my parents took me aside and explained.
I can honestly say that it took me a year to get over it. But eventually, I recaptured the wonder of Christmas.
Because I realized what it was truly all about.
So we are savoring every single moment with our boys this holiday. Every Christmas cookie. Every holiday song. Every Christmas wish list.
And then when the time comes, we will sit them down and teach them about how the wonder of Christmas has nothing to do with presents. How it has nothing to do with hot cocoa or snowmen or toys. That it is about something deeper… LOVE and HOPE.
And how THAT will never fade.
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all year.” -Charles Dickens
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I’m so glad you wrote this post. This is the first year we are at school and on “The Bus”, so we are getting questions about Santa as well. I’m not ready for this at 5 years old. Why do other kids feel the need to ruin the spirit of Christmas?
Enjoy the magic with your kids this year. I will be clinging to it as long as I can too.
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December 8th, 2009 at 9:00 AM
Yes! It is EXACTLY about those bus peeps that I was writing! Unfortunate that I can’t do a damn thing about it!
What a wonderful sentiment, Jen. I’m sure you’re kids will keep some of that magic going forward and will in turn pass it on to their kids and families. My nephew is lucky enough to believe in Santa because of our uncle, and he got to prove his uncle was santa to the kids on the bus by having him greet them at the bus stop. Now he must be the most popular kid in school. LOL. So cute!
Jennifer you are scaring me.. My two are now 4 and a year before the dreaded bus.. This is the first year they REALLY understand what is going on and were REALLY excited about meeting Santa and bringing him their lists. I would hate to think that my wife and I only got one year with them like this and it will be over..
I was able to drag it out for another year after the oldest started doubting. But last year he wanted to be cool and let me know that he didn’t believe in Santa anymore. So I filled him in on the real magic. He was so upset that he really tried to believe and said he did and made a list and everything. He fought tooth and nail on it. It hurt me to have to tell him. A bit of his childhood was lost that day. Enjoy it now – the more magic we create as a family, the more they will carry it on in their lives.
I am pretty sure mine no longer believes. He puts up the good front for the gifts of course. I wonder how long I can take this.
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I’m approaching the same stage with my boys as well. I dread the day they find out and I have to admit I’ve been lying all these years. This Santa thing really sucks when you’re on the parent side of it!
If it makes you feel any better, my youngest sister (who is 16 yrs younger than me) fought to believe for a few more years after “The Bus”.
I dread this day coming. I’m kinda glad my kid is in an ultra conservative school where Santa isn’t supposed to be mentioned.
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I really love this post. It’s so amazing as a parent as we question where we stand on these experiences our children are having. Do we agree that there is no magic in Christmas, or do we help them find the magic that REALLY IS THERE… which is like you said, the love and the hope.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Merry SITSmas……and here’s to at least one more year of believing!
My baby is 7. He is the only believer I have left. I am certain the kids are going to ruin it for him soon too!
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I ruined it for my little brother all in one night. I caught my mother placing money under his pillow for the “Tooth Fairy,” and I balled my eyes out screaming with declaration that the Easter Bunny and Santa Clause weren’t real either. Talk about practical reasoning. I killed them all with one cry.
I wouldn’t worry. My brother and I believed until we were too old to buy it anymore. I am 25 and my parents still refuse to acknowledge that there isn’t a Santa. Which, I love. My mom winks when I thank her for Santa’s gifts, but my dad has never EVER caved to giving Santa up. We still sit out cookies and milk. I love that they kept it alive for me, and still do.
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Oh I love that Windsor! I think that is a wonderful idea… might be stealing it. Actually, I will be stealing it.
Very good article! My oldest is starting to wonder if she believes in Santa. I know she doesn’t but she so wants to!
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