Who are we to claim the right to break family traditions, and to shatter whatever is left of young imaginations? That's a terrible thing to do. Regardless what one believes, there should be no need to impose that on, as she said, impressionable children.
I know many people who believed in santa claus as children, and upon growing up, realized that santa claus was moreso a symbol of christmas--they all seemed fine, even if they believed 'the lie' when they were younger. Why just not allow the children to have hopes and dreams for cryin out loud.
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The hardest thing is to be honest with yourself, especially if that means completely redefining the world you've come to know.
Don't look too hard, I'm right in front of you.
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