Uncovering Santa

So, I think this is the year that Santa will officially be uncovered in our house.  That's okay; I have really enjoyed it, but I look forward to watching my children help other kids enjoy the magic of Santa.  I have wanted to make the moment I tell our daughter a teachable moment. A few friends sent me letters and blogs of other ways they told their children, so this will be our attempt.  Will update how it goes.

Kate,

You have asked me if I am Santa.  I am not Santa, but your dad and I have brought much of the Santa magic to our home.  Just like you guessed, we have filled your stocking on Christmas and stayed up until late at night so that you can wake on Christmas morning to the magic of presents left by Santa while you were sleeping. Pops has even eaten the cookies you left.  It has been such a joy to watch you and your brother’s excitement and to create a home that is full of warmth, and love, and magic.
But, I always want you to know that I will tell you the truth, no matter what.

Unfortunately, the “magic” of Santa does not really exist this side of heaven.  No man—other than God—can be everywhere, can know everything, can travel the world in one night.  It is such a sweet time to be able to be young and to be able to believe in the impossible; so every Christmas, those young and old suspend reality for the dream of Santa. 

And, Santa is such a wonderful example of things in life that really do exist:

·         We serve a powerful God who knows so much more than Santa;

·         Our God loves to lavish us with His blessing and gifts better than any Christmas present could be;

·         Our God does not count whether we are naughty or nice—he loves us anyway;

·         Our God promises that, one day, we will be in a world where truly “magical” things happen—we will live forever, we won’t get sick or die, we will have a home where we are loved and cared for;

·         And we are to spread His compassion and love to others.

How wonderful that Santa does exist inside each one of us who knows our Savior.  Santa is found in the love we have for other people: to deeply desire that they have the best, to try to create moments where they feel warmth and comfort, to try to see the best in them. 

I will always be thankful for the memories I have had where you were “wowed” by Santa’s magic and love for you; my prayer is that, as you grow older, our Lord and Savior would wow you even more.   

Love,

Mom