Avethle t1_j5iqtns wrote on January 23, 2023 at 7:45 AM

Reply to comment by brownsfan760 in Girl asks police to run DNA test on Christmas cookie for evidence of Santa Claus by koavf

Why the fuck do people think that finding out Santa Claus isn't real means a "ruined" childhood. Like seriously, most cultures throughout history never had a Santa Claus. Hell, I wasn't raised believing in Santa Claus. You guys are weird.

Bainshee t1_j5ix1vp wrote on January 23, 2023 at 9:10 AM

Childhood ruined is a bit of an exaggeration, but a lot of the christmas magic is gone. You can't understand it if you never had it. I think you can compare it to being heartbroken after a break up. If you never loved someone before, you wouldn't get how it feels.

RoboChrist t1_j5jkbe6 wrote on January 23, 2023 at 1:45 PM

Of course it's going to be a bit traumatic, Santa is an incarnation of the perfect father who isn't around to make mistakes.

He's the closest thing most children have to worshipping an actual deity and not just paying lip service. Santa gives presents, not vague promises of salvation, and these presents actually show up!

BooPointsIPunch t1_j5kq8en wrote on January 23, 2023 at 6:25 PM

We told our child Santa is make believe right away. He doesn’t seem to be complaining.

Solidsnakeerection t1_j5jwqt4 wrote on January 23, 2023 at 3:18 PM

My kid stooped believeing in Santa but never really announced it. I asked her about it and she said believing in Santa is more fun so thats what she goes with.

Im not entirely sure where she is with the tooth fairy.

Silicon_Knight t1_j5jxrim wrote on January 23, 2023 at 3:25 PM

My brother did this but because he thought he wouldn’t get gifts if he said he knew lol