tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post328178211106913196..comments2024-01-11T18:39:50.665+00:00Comments on Painting With Shadows: Santa... *cough*Kim Ayreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-48532601660631421112011-01-21T09:33:17.183+00:002011-01-21T09:33:17.183+00:00hmmm...am sure it could be tough being a parent!hmmm...am sure it could be tough being a parent!Siddhartha Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05491032744023383158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-41753216198619678742011-01-04T14:30:10.691+00:002011-01-04T14:30:10.691+00:00Och! I thought everything you read on the internet...Och! I thought everything you read on the internet was true! Just goes to show.... :DChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03583225081178623677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-59473317156455221142011-01-04T14:24:18.387+00:002011-01-04T14:24:18.387+00:00Chris - although, apparently that isn't entire...Chris - although, apparently that isn't entirely true - see <a href="http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas/santa/cocacola.asp" rel="nofollow">Santa Coca Cola Myth</a> :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-20220874565333767742011-01-04T13:58:44.084+00:002011-01-04T13:58:44.084+00:00Apparently, the Santa that we all know and love to...Apparently, the Santa that we all know and love today, was actually engineered by the Coca-Cola company in the 1930's. Prior to that, he was portrayed as a skinny, gangly character - almost creepy in appearance!<br /><br />Gotta love those big corporations! :)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03583225081178623677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-27522955364674797092011-01-04T11:40:04.960+00:002011-01-04T11:40:04.960+00:00I've never been entirely sure whether the Sant...I've never been entirely sure whether the Santa story was a good idea or not. However, when I my son came along the tradition was already established with Maggie's older children so there was no point in doing anything other than carrying on the tradition.Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-18387879844216016412011-01-04T05:04:05.396+00:002011-01-04T05:04:05.396+00:00That is too sweet... : )
I found out there is no ...That is too sweet... : )<br /><br />I found out there is no Santa when I was 3. I can't help thinking that I'd be a better adjusted individual had I believed in him a little longer. lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-72824740721929277682010-12-26T10:51:31.367+00:002010-12-26T10:51:31.367+00:00We're not sure she's fully grasped the mat...We're not sure she's fully grasped the matter yet. On Christmas Eve she still wanted to put out a mince pie for Santa...Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-75757891921224792772010-12-26T10:41:54.005+00:002010-12-26T10:41:54.005+00:00Hi Kim, Pat just told me about this story.
Maybe ...Hi Kim, Pat just told me about this story.<br /><br />Maybe the solution is for parents to tell their children from the very beginning that Santa's not real, etc, etc, but he's fun anyway and the elves [who are real] are the ones who bring the gifts.neena maiya (guyana gyal)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01358313821005038118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-39718843384945885762010-12-23T14:43:20.470+00:002010-12-23T14:43:20.470+00:00Chris - I think it's one of the trickier parts...Chris - I think it's one of the trickier parts of parenthood, and I can fully understand why some parents decide not to do the Santa story at all.<br /><br />Jayne - true, true :)<br /><br />Eryl - more ogre than elf, I think... And Bob should learn more tact :)<br /><br />Mapstew - sounds like a good lass :)<br /><br />Pilgrimchick - one of my stepdaughters had the whole thing destroyed by a throwaway remark by her gran.<br /><br />Litzi - despite the apparent loveliness of the Santa story, Meg has shown concern in the past at the idea of a stranger letting themselves into our house...<br /><br />Brave Astronaut - fairy nuff :)<br /><br />Carole - possibly the wisest words I have ever read :)<br /><br />Debra - is this in a sort of Hindu, Atman-Brahman kind of way?<br /><br />Parsnip - Once the kids start having kids of their own, then the responsibility of stocking filling shifts to them. But until that time...<br /><br />Erika - *cough*<br /><br />Sandy - thank goodness indeed!<br /><br />Aoife - definitions can always be altered to assist the idea of the existence of something :)<br /><br />Pat - :)<br /><br />Litzi - I think you already said something similar. Been imbibing a bit too much Christmas spirit? ;)<br /><br />Stinkypaw - of course :)<br /><br />Falak - :)<br /><br />Mary - well, with Meg being the youngest, it's not down to us anymore to decide on who believes which myth. I can let go of the guilt and responsibility :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-10642898988225065512010-12-23T13:45:51.679+00:002010-12-23T13:45:51.679+00:00I like Meg's idea too: she already knows how m...I like Meg's idea too: she already knows how much you love her, but she isn't prepared to give up a beautiful fantasy. <br /><br />We told our kids way back when that Santa Claus was the spirit of love and generosity; that the original St Nicolas was a good man who helped poor people when they were desperate, and that there are still people like him around today. A lot of people got after us for ruining Christmas for our kids by telling them Santa Claus wasn't a real, flesh-and-blood guy, but our idea of Santa Claus has lasted a lot longer than the jolly ho-ho-ho version.Mary Witzlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06458299046574564155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-15664483113562763552010-12-22T14:19:36.341+00:002010-12-22T14:19:36.341+00:00Meg is the best! Santa and magic exist. And the el...Meg is the best! Santa and magic exist. And the elves have to. Who else can I blame for all those things I lose and never find?Falakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321524864693512771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-45809805941051881662010-12-22T03:38:06.975+00:002010-12-22T03:38:06.975+00:00Good answer from Meg!
And I'd like to add tha...Good answer from Meg!<br /><br />And I'd like to add that Santa and elves do exist, you just have to keep on believing, that's all. ;-)stinkypawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418558395508830375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-2331994294299916282010-12-21T22:41:29.883+00:002010-12-21T22:41:29.883+00:00I so agree with Whitney Lee's parents! But I p...I so agree with Whitney Lee's parents! But I personally never had that problem since I was brought up in Holland-there they celebrate St. Nicholas the 5th of December, which is of course based on the historical figure from Greece, so no lie to begin with. Not a bad idea, if you have to "twist the truth", give it some basis in reality.Eric Fischerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471331868560587898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-84913924541286875212010-12-21T15:07:42.654+00:002010-12-21T15:07:42.654+00:00Father Christmas is inside every one of us. He’s o...<i>Father Christmas</i> is inside every one of us. He’s our true, authentic self that is there when we can let go of our ego-centered needs.litzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716809746521516595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-3355376684368639392010-12-21T09:28:06.454+00:002010-12-21T09:28:06.454+00:00Thank you for that great chuckle. So Meg!Thank you for that great chuckle. So Meg!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-86301467038505511602010-12-20T20:51:32.771+00:002010-12-20T20:51:32.771+00:00My friend's father hates lying to his kids so ...My friend's father hates lying to his kids so when his son asked, I think he was about seven or eight at the time, he just told him straight "there is no Santa."<br />Sometimes it is too soon but the kid is going to find out at some point, there's always another kid who has known for years no matter what.<br />I agree that kids know things so much sooner than their parents tell them, and there comes a point when you have to admit to them that Santa doesn't exist.<br />It all depends on the individual parents and kids. My parents never lie to me about anything important and are very open and honest with me in general, yet my father still insists that Santa exists.Aoife.Troxelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08557613486797904602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-57636492651527223042010-12-20T07:30:47.165+00:002010-12-20T07:30:47.165+00:00I don't think I can remember when I found out ...I don't think I can remember when I found out Santa wasn't real. <br /><br />Thank goodness we've still got the elves.Sandy's witteringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05009803939431014995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-33649410114300760132010-12-20T06:09:33.561+00:002010-12-20T06:09:33.561+00:00What do you mean Santa doesn't exist????? I...What do you mean Santa doesn't exist????? I'm calling my Mom.erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03048369118376287016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-17265400694399352982010-12-20T04:38:07.433+00:002010-12-20T04:38:07.433+00:00Never told my children about Santa and never will....Never told my children about Santa and never will. I vaguely remember saying something about us helping Santa... <br />I still fill their stocking and we all just laugh, my oldest is over thirty with a baby of his own... and he will be helping Santa next year.<br /><br />Have a fun and interesting Christmas !<br /><br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-12836984135078363582010-12-20T03:36:03.006+00:002010-12-20T03:36:03.006+00:00we all have the possibility of santa within us, do...we all have the possibility of santa within us, don't we :-)debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676300309029588465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-78733560723067431422010-12-20T03:30:38.883+00:002010-12-20T03:30:38.883+00:00The truth is so overrated in this instance.The truth is so overrated in this instance.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03828426520214270655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-58521794070459057552010-12-20T03:30:12.533+00:002010-12-20T03:30:12.533+00:00Santa exists. That is all.Santa exists. That is all.Brave Astronauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13893671129001583065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-64729268956131247662010-12-20T01:53:38.747+00:002010-12-20T01:53:38.747+00:00Hi Kim,
Thanks a lot for shattering another myth…b...Hi Kim,<br />Thanks a lot for shattering another myth…but you did provide ample warning. <br /><br />Santa Claus, a.k.a. <i>Father Christmas</i> exists in our hearts, not our heads. It’s comforting to have something to believe in this time of year, despite the economic uncertainty and the strife and turmoil all around us. <br /><br />I hope the elves smile kindly on the Ayres family this Holiday season! Peace!litzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716809746521516595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-15994694645016537802010-12-20T01:50:21.445+00:002010-12-20T01:50:21.445+00:00I honestly think my parents should have handled th...I honestly think my parents should have handled this better. My mother blurted out the truth at one point when I was about 8 without much mitigation of the fallout. Because of that, I always hope that other parents handle this better for their kids.pilgrimchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13808106043964544413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15322620.post-90376064486026940382010-12-20T01:02:37.098+00:002010-12-20T01:02:37.098+00:00Being a parent means having to sign the 'Santa...Being a parent means having to sign the 'Santa' Clause! :¬)<br /><br />Youngest (12) is doing her best to keep the dream alive for Ma & Pa!mapstewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159592046833798019noreply@blogger.com