To Santa or Not to Santa (That is the Christmas Question)

In a very special childcare centre not far from the North Pole(okay… closer to the local café), the annual Christmas debate has begun.

“Should we do Santa this year?” the teachers ask each other.
They huddle like snowmen.

“What about kids who don’t celebrate Christmas?”
“What happens when they find out he’s not real?”
“Isn’t it up to the parents?”

“Isn’t it lying?”

Enter stage left: The Pros

Jolly, jingling, and full to the brim with Christmas cheer.

“Santa builds imagination!”
“Santa brings wonder and delight!”
“No one actually says Santa is real… just like the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy.”

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Enter stage right: The Cons

Thoughtful, with clipboards and endless patience.

“Do we need Santa to make Christmas special?”
“Isn’t kindness, giving, and sparkle enough?”
“What about the child who wonders why Santa brings more to others?”

The children? Not at all concerned with the adult dilemma and far too busy turning cardboard boxes into sleighs and deciding who is an elf and who is a reindeer.

Suddenly it seems simple — not wrapped in ribbon, but in giggles and morning tea.

What children need to be real isn’t Santa.
It’s a hand to hold.
A grown-up who sees them.
A friend who shares the last grape.

It’s hugs and laughter and someone who listens.

So yes, Santa can absolutely bring some magic — but the realest magic is always in the room.

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The realest magic is this present moment.

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