So what do you do when a child asks the dreaded question, “Is there really a Santa Claus?”
One approach is to just tell them the truth. Tell them the history of Saint Nick, and the origins of the traditions surrounding him. Read “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas” which dates back to 1823 and explain how we get a lot of our modern ideas about Santa Claus from that poem. You can go on to explain that some grownups pretend to be Santa Claus, like an actor on a TV show, to keep the tradition alive as a fun part of the holidays.
Another approach is to answer their question about Santa with your own question. Ask them, “Well, what do you think?” Let them go through the process of deciding for themselves if Santa is real or not. Many kids will surprise you with their thought process of figuring out Santa. Children as young as four can figure out that reindeer can’t fly.
To learn more, check out the Mom’s Talk Guide to Starting a Santa Letter Business.
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