Why Did Russia Ban Santa Denial Ads?

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The Russian government has prohibited a television advertisement that denies the existence of Father Christmas, citing that such a claim undermines children's trust in their parents. The ban highlights cultural sensitivities surrounding childhood beliefs and the importance of maintaining a sense of wonder for children. The discussion also touches on personal experiences with the belief in Santa Claus, noting that not everyone is raised with this tradition, which can lead to awkward situations when interacting with children who do believe.
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"The Russian government has banned a television advertisement for denying the existence of Father Christmas. [...] It said that declaring that Father Frost did not exist implied that parents were not telling the truth, so undermining children's' trust in them."
 
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Dont put me in a gulag sanata! Jeez... :eek:

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Lol, what an interesting story.

Strangely enough, I'm the only person I know (with the exception of the rest of my family) who wasn't raised to believe in Santa Claus. I keep forgetting that millions of kids elsewhere actually think this guy is up at the North Pole! Perhaps this will serve as a reminder to keep my mouth shut around the little ones.
 

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