Not 'doing' Santa

alias*alibi

OrkneyStar wrote: »

Again, you initiated a comment telling us you thought that Santa was a pivotal part of childhood, I responded with what I proposed to be pivotal parts of childhood.
I don't see how pointing out something obvious, like it being my opinion, really makes sense, when clearly your post was also your opinion? As for 'taking issue', with what? A different opinion.
On your last point, I am not sure what you mean- are you suggesting my opinion is merely an opinion, yet your opinion is fact? Confused.com.

Jesus IS real; Santa IS NOT real?

You've obviously never watched Miracle on 34th Street have you?

How can you believe in one thing you've never witnessed but not another? Because a crusty old book told you so? Talk about pot and kettle!

Bennifred

marleyboy wrote: »

Nobody is forced into doing the Santa thing, just as nobody is forced not to. My Son (3) will one day be old enough to choose whether or not he wants to do the Santa thing. Until such a time, he will continue to get a sackload of gifts under the tree as part of the family tradition to celebrate Christmas in such a manner.

When the time comes that he says "Dad, I dont want any presents for Christmas, as i dont want to celebrate it.", I will happily oblige him. It wont stop Mum & Dad from opening their gifts under the tree every year and celebrating Christmas together. .

That'll be the day! :rotfl:

pulliptears

OrkneyStar wrote: »

Happy Christmas everyone, however you celebrate it
:xmastree:

I think its probably best left at that tbh.

Saturnalia

Nooo! Santa drinks Drambuie. And has a mince pie. And the reindeer get a carrot. I never noticed as a kid that the carrot stump left behind had my mum's distintive gap-toothed bite in it.

balletshoes

peachyprice wrote: »

Ah, fairy rings, to this day I get all smiley when I see a ring of mushrooms on the grass. Is that another thing some people don't tell their children because it's only fantasy?

never heard of them I'm afraid - but if I had I probably would be outside with my DD looking for them !

peachyprice

balletshoes wrote: »

never heard of them I'm afraid - but if I had I probably would be outside with my DD looking for them !

Well, next time you're out walking and you see mushrooms in a ring you'll know exaclty what it is. You're never to old for fairy magic!

OrkneyStar

alias*alibi wrote: »

Jesus IS real; Santa IS NOT real?

You've obviously never watched Miracle on 34th Street have you?

How can you believe in one thing you've never witnessed but not another? Because a crusty old book told you so? Talk about pot and kettle!

Not at all.
My whole problem is not someone else not agreeing with me, it is someone telling me I am not allowed my opinion!
Funnily enough I nearly bought the DVD today but thought again........I would have no problem watching a fantasy film about Santa, just not saying he is real. I love that one with the train and Tom Hanks....Polar Express?
My problem is not fantasy, it is stating fantasy as fact.

OrkneyStar

pulliptears wrote: »

I think its probably best left at that tbh.

Yet you felt the need to quote with your last words on it? Ahem :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

peachyprice

OrkneyStar wrote: »

My problem is not fantasy, it is stating fantasy as fact.

Like your signature does? :rotfl:

pulliptears

balletshoes wrote: »

never heard of them I'm afraid - but if I had I probably would be outside with my DD looking for them !

peachyprice wrote: »

Well, next time you're out walking and you see mushrooms in a ring you'll know exaclty what it is. You're never to old for fairy magic!

Not just mushrooms, clover forms fairy rings, if you are lucky you will find a four leaf one in there as well!



I guess there is a little romanticism on my part as I was raised with Mr Pinkwhistle and Faraway Trees and toys which came alive at night, such lovely magical books that I had the pleasure of sharing with my own children.

So much of that seems lost these days doesn't it?