Do you tell your little kids that Santa Claus and the easter bunny exist?
348592
I circumvent the problem with the Easter Bunny because I own a pet rabbit and I named him Easter just for this reason.  Therefore I can say to them THAT BUNNY IS THE EASTER BUNNY and it's not a lie and I hide the bunny in the dresser drawers on easter with some candy and then when the kids find him I say that he has been hiding candy and they caught him in the act!  Well I guess the second part is a little lie.  But they love it.  Ignorance is bliss and the dumber you are the happier you are, it's true.  We'll have to go back to our bible quotes and remember that:\n\n"And yea I gave my heart to no wisdom\nand to no science or folly\nAnd I perceived that all is vanity \nand vexation of spirit\nFor in much wisdom,\nis much grief\nAnd he that increaseth knowledge\nincreaseth sorrow."\n\nTherefore I say if it brings them joy lie away.  You wouldn't tell your 5 year old they were adopted would you?
1110990
i was around 5 when my parents told me about santa, i actually found it out on my own during christmas dinner.  santa came to drop off gifts and i noticed that santa's shoes looked alot like my uncle jonny's so i blurted out "why is santa wearing uncle jonny's shoes?!)   my parents being mortified took me in another room and had the "talk" with me.\ni don't really remember this too well but my parents make sure they bring it up every year at christmas time!
430352
Not sure what you're asking, exactly, but if you mean "tell the child that Santa Claus is not real", I'd say don't set up the elaborate lie of "Santa Claus" to begin with. Why deliberately deceive children and set them up for disappointment?
253879
I am not an attorney, but based upon the change from "Easter Vacation" to "Spring Break" and "Christmas Vacation" to "Winter Break" I would think it ill-advised to have much discussion about Easter in a publicly-funded school.  Because Easter is a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ I don't know how that could be discussed in a school setting without offending non-Christian parents, atheists, and so on. \n\nPerhaps the Easter Bunny is a safe topic. The Easter bunny has its origin in pre-Christian fertility lore. The Hare and the Rabbit were the most fertile animals known and they served as symbols of the new life during the Spring season.\n \nThe bunny as an Easter symbol seems to have it's origins in Germany, where it was first mentioned in German writings in the 1500s. The first edible Easter bunnies were made in Germany during the early 1800s. And were made of pastry and sugar.  http://www.holidays.net/easter/bunny1.htm\n\nThe Easter Bunny is not a religious figure so I would think you could discuss him. I do not think, however, that you can discuss the Easter egg, as it seems to have ties to Christianity.\nSee http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/8149/egg.html\n\nAltough, it depends upon which website you look at regarding colored eggs.  This site says, "Egyptians and Persians used to dye eggs in spring colors and give them to friends as a symbol of renewed life long before Christ was born." http://info.detnews.com/history/story/index.cfm?id=102&category=life\n\nI think I'd play it safe and have a celebration of the return of spring.  :-)
714050
I spacifically remember in grade school that I would argue with the other kids about how obsurd santa was. I don't ever remember thinking that he was real. And my parents say that I never did. even when I was little they said I argued with them about it. I think it's disgusting that we spend so much effort lying to our children and convincing them that such a great holiday is all about free toys. . . But it is funny to tell them he's not real and watch them cry!
827789
Yes, i do.   I grow up in the 70's, i believed in Santa Claus's until i was 8, that's when my parents went their own way, after that i don't remember seeing Santa an less it was in the mall.  But now that i have a daughter i should her that there was a Santa Claus's, until she was 11 years old, and all the other Holiday's like Easter etc....
900804
Do my teddy bears and bunnies and stuffed snakes and whatnot have souls?  Um, no, I don't believe so.  But I don't care, I love them anyways and I'll most likely still have them well into my elder years. Even if they don't HAVE souls, they are surprisingly therapeutic FOR the soul!\n\n~Morg~
359932
Yeah, I prefer the "perfect rest" of Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny.  I like those imaginary creatures better than the baby-killing "God."
1164746
Used to work for a charity that regularly sent kids to Lapland.  \n\nHaving regularly had to deal with the elves in his press office, I can assure any children reading this that Santa is very definitely real.
29463
i wish they would have openly talked to me about God.  Maybe I wouldn't have heard it you know, but now that I have kids, I make sure they know it's not a Santa Claus thing
841820
My son is almost 11 and he still believes. As long as your son believes and you keep that alive then why should have you have to tell him. Yeah, kids will probably tell him there is no such thing, just like they have done with my son, but he has never not believed and he tells them that they should open their hearts and minds. Good luck and remember let him be a kid as long as you can. They grow up too fast as it is. Happy holidays!
890933
Because thought the easter bunny looks real good and chocolaty, we have found it is only a hollow shell.  \n\nJesus, one the other hand is what fills the hollow shell that was once me.
376731
Traditionally, no matter the country, it is Easter Sunday.  The bunny is supposed to come on Sat night and the kids wake up to Easter Eggs and baskets on Sunday.
1105987
Of course he exists. Everyone knows this in their heart. They just lie about it because they are evil. I also agree that Santa is the Easter Bunny's disciple. \nWe have all the evidence on our side: If there is no Santa, why is it freezing at the North Pole? If there is no Santa, where do all the presents come from? Most people believe in Santa and there are lots of songs and books about him, so he must be real. \nI think that Santa skeptics close their hearts and minds to the evidence that makes it obvious that HE is with us. They will be sorry when we are opening our presents and they get nasty lumps of coal.\n\n'The fool says in his heart, There is no Santa'
882198
What?!? The tooth fairy isn't real! Whatever next, soon you'll be saying Santa Claus and the Easter bunny don't exist!
928155
It's not a big deal - believe what you want and remind them that if they are mean to you their Santa will only give them coal. Hey it's their belief and you should at least have something to say when they get annoying about it. BTW-Santa was based on an actual saint and the values he was modeled on of generosity, kindness, caring for children and good will are still valuable even if his character is a bit out dated.
11656
To consciously Astral Project so I could see my friends, and for them to see me, aside from the physical reality. Thats what I'm going to ask Santa Clause for. I do belive in his existance  very much so, even dough I believe the majority of people think its only a child thing, and the christmas presents are put under the tree by the parents.. It may be so, but I believe in infinite possibilities. Take Care, Love and Light