Santa Claus: Waiting for Kids to Go to Bed?

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The discussion centers around the skepticism surrounding the Santa Claus tradition, with one participant recalling their early disbelief at the concept of Santa fitting down a small chimney. They humorously mention planning to give their kids a lump of coal instead. Another participant reflects on their mother's emotional response when revealing the truth about Santa, noting cultural differences in Christmas traditions, particularly between American and Polish customs. The conversation touches on the ease of ignoring the Santa myth from an atheist perspective, contrasting it with the complexities faced by those who uphold the tradition for their children.
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Anyone waiting for their kids to go to bed so Santa Claus can come?
 
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Ha ha, I never believed that crap. At age 3, I was like "How does this fat guy fit down a 6 inch pipe?"(we had a woodstove, not the stereotypical fireplace) Then 'bout the same age, after relentless pestering, my mom broke down and told me what I had suspected.
 
Im giving my kids a lump of coal.
 
binzing said:
Ha ha, I never believed that crap. At age 3, I was like "How does this fat guy fit down a 6 inch pipe?"(we had a woodstove, not the stereotypical fireplace) Then 'bout the same age, after relentless pestering, my mom broke down and told me what I had suspected.

Wow your mum cried just because she had to tell you santza doesn't exist??
 
As much as I negate this whole season on (lack of) religious grounds, I would support the Santa **** if I had a child. Being that I'm 51 (not a problem, since my dad was 55 when I was born) and W is 57 (big problem, reproductively speaking), I can just ignore the whole thing unless local kids come around.
 
Oerg, I meant it figuratively, as in, she crumpled under my persistent nagging and decided to tell me. No, she didn't cry, lol
 
Americans have it easy. Back in Poland the tradition is to have presents appear right before the Christmas eve dinner. Then presents are opened after dinner is over. In order for them to bring the presents without anyone noticing, one of the parents needs to make sure the kids are busy changing or doing something...
 
moose said:
Americans have it easy.

Naw... atheists have it easy. We can just ignore the whole damned thing.
 
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