5 Reasons to Say No to Santa Claus

[@DukeOfEarl88]

My very first thought when I learned that Santa wasn't real (from the made in China sticker) was that my parents had lied to me. I still remember how mad I was. Not sad about Santa not being real, but that my parents had lied to me for so long.

[@gabiafterhours]

Exactly!!!! Maybe not all children go through this, but no child should have to. I am obviously convinced that even the children who don't get bothered by their parents deceiving the for so long still have some subconscious change in the way they view the world. For me and my family Christ is enough for us. Thank you for commenting. I appreciate you watching. God bless you!

[@margaretschachte489]

Yeah, I had a hard time trusting them after I found out.

[@brandywineblue]

GabiAfterHours exactly! I am so furious that my husband, in laws and even my own mother wouldn't listen to me when I told them it's madness to lie to our children about where these gifts are coming from. They will not focus on WHAT CHRISTMAS REALLY IS ABOUT even though my mom and mother in law were raised Catholic. They and my husband wreck our religious observance of Christmas EVERY YEAR because we *have* to be home for them to be at our house Christmas morning for our child to open scads of gifts "from Santa," so the day is all about the kids getting STUFF, instead of going to a beautiful Mass full joy and praise for God's gift of His Son, and having a festive meal as a family. you are right Gaby, 40 years before I ever saw your video, my parents really damaged our relationship because they wouldn't tell me the truth even when I was TEN YEARS OLD, even when I asked them and my aunt point blank. Thanks to their dishonesty, everyone in my 5th or 6th grade class laughed at me for being an idiot, for insisting to the teacher that Santa is real, "he somehow gets in my grandparents house and leaves gifts even though we are all there and no one goes in the room with the tree (so I thought) where a 2nd story window is open after he comes." Thanks a lot for looking out for me, family! It was humiliating. School had been hard enough in the first place, because the kids all knew each other since before kindergarten and lived near each other in other parts of town; I was the only one from my neighborhood. And then that happened because they wouldn't level with me. It is not good to have a bad relationship with parents just before going into the turmoil of puberty, a Catholic in name only high school, and struggling to figure out colleges, career, dating....Kids need to know they can count on someone who will show them the ropes. they dont need parents who think so little of them they can't be bothered to give them vital knowledge they need to deal with this messed up world

[@corinaavelar5752]

DukeOfEarl88 same here! I was really hurt that my own parents would just LIE to me for so many years! Especially at my most innocent age!

[@joon2014]

DukeOfEarl88 me to

[@marykopydlowski6037]

My boy now 40 years old. I told him About Jesus no one else. St. NICHOLAS I Told him about on December 6 when he got older. We made Jesus a cake and sang Christmas songs. Went to mass more. I didn't encourage rosary and I sure wish I would have!! My son went to Europe and lost his faith. Now I pray my rosary every day for 2 years. Best thing I have ever done!!

[@melissadominguez618]

I come from a Catholic Hispanic household. My parents raised my siblings and I by telling us that “El niñito Dios” (the child Jesus) is who brought us our gifts. I was very upset when I found out it wasn’t true. The fact that my parents had lied to me and the rest made me very mad. I don’t recall us learning about the true meaning about Christmas which is celebrating the Nativity of our Lord. However, as I grew older I realized that Jesus is real, unlike Santa Clause, and that the true gifts he grants us aren’t materialistic but spiritual ❤️. I’m still trying to learn about this beautiful celebration.

[@distractionbeast778]

You have just made EVERY point I've been trying to make to my own family for years. It has actually driven a wedge between us that resurfaces every year and they warn me not to tell their kids the truth and get upset with my kids for not playing along. I stand with you 100% and am fighting the good fight along with you.

[@joeybelisario5530]

Gabriel! Can you please one day make a video for husbands/future husbands and fathers on how to establish devotion in your family and a spiritual leader? There aren’t enough examples for the lay people and the examples from your family might make it easier for us to practice in our lives.

[@gabiafterhours]

Yes. Most certainly. I try and tie in parenting and being a good man of God for your spouse and children into every video. Jesus bless you!

[@EthanJBubba]

Please post more frequently! May God bless and Mary keep you, in Christ, Jesus+.

[@gabiafterhours]

Thank you. I will certainly be posting a lot more. Please pray mention me in prayer if you think of it... that I can do God's will and hopefully post as frequently as possible. It takes a lot of work to make a video, but it is all worth it. I appreciate your comments and support. Ave Maria!

[@EthanJBubba]

GabiAfterHours I will remember you at my Communion tomorrow morning. By the way, you have influenced me to become a teacher one day, thank you!

[@gabiafterhours]

Thank you for that beautiful sacrifice. I am truly honored. I will be traveling abroad tomorrow and I will pray for you. Teaching is a beautiful and fulfilling vocation. Keep in touch!

[@Rosary-Crusader]

Brother keep up the good work, God bless!

[@gabiafterhours]

Thank you! I appreciate your constant support. You have been good to me since the beginning! May God bless you and our lady be always at your side!

[@vigamesas2560]

Agree with this video 100%

[@chipblood]

You are seriously one of my favorite tubers. I've been gobbling up all your vids. Thank you and may God bless you.

[@rowancarr4375]

This is so excellent. When we damage a child's trust, it's very hard for them to recover from it.

[@besourozorah]

So Right!! Changed my mind!! Thank you so much!!! God Bless!!!

[@Solrac924]

You're absolutely right Gabi. I told my daughter the truth about Santa Claus when she was 7: that he was the Bishop of Myra & helped 3 daughters get married.

[@gabiafterhours]

Carlos, good for you! I love St. Nicholas! I hope you are doing well :). I appreciate you commenting and watching. I love reading your comments. I hope you are having a great New Year! God bless you my friend.

[@andrewdaniels1560]

You’re back haha, awesome. You should definitely post more, your videos have already changed my life in less than a month. Thank you for all of your work and I’ll be praying for you good sir.

[@gabiafterhours]

I will most certainly be posting a ton of more videos. Covering a huge amount of topics. It is God's will. I really appreciate your prayers. Thank you for watching and thank you for taking the time to comment. I will pray for you tonight.

[@andrewdaniels1560]

GabiAfterHours Thank you sir, Lord God has used you to help me become stronger in my Marian devotion and consecration, I just feel a tugging of the heart in discerning a Marian community. God bless you and your family!

[@gabiafterhours]

Yes! As you know the Marian Communities will also be extremely devoted to the Eucharist. Mary is so very good to us. She always makes our crosses sweeter and consoles us in our dark times. We shall see what videos we have coming up next. No doubt some good Marian topics. May God bless you and Our Lady be your protection.

[@thomask9272]

My mom always told my siblings and me that Santa wasn't real, no matter what our friends told us. During Christmas time, we still kept up the stockings, and there were Santa Claus, Father Christmas, and elf decorations, but those were just for fun. My mom also one year bought a Nativity set that she has been putting on the table every Christmas season since then. It's almost easy to forget about the Santa decorations when you enter the house and the first thing you see is the Holy Family. Now that I'm independent, I have an altar in my apartment, which, in a way, basically now serves the same purpose as my mom's Nativity set.

[@seanreid7558]

I agree with Gabriel I’m 16 and When I have kids I’m gonna teach my kids who St. Nicholas is instead of Santa Claus and I’m going to teach them his influence on the world and his sainthood and where our Christmas traditions came from and what they mean to us and the world

[@cristinasuarezpareja738]

This is great! My parents taught us that Santa Claus never existed. They instead told us Baby Jesus was the one bringing the gifts.

[@SchonRose286]

This has been on my heart this past Christmas. I don’t like lying to my children AND I am continually saddened of the emphasize on gift and not Christ. I am wanting my kids to know the true meaning of Christmas but the Santa thing keeps getting on the way. Thank you for sharing this video. Confirmed my descerment and made me feel less alone in my thought

[@gabiafterhours]

Praise God! May you prayerfully discern how to move forward from here. You are not alone. There are many many people who feel the same way.

[@annawalsh133]

Never thought of it like that, thank you and may God bless you 🙏

[@sarahbraga2747]

You are so right! Gabi! Glad you did this talk.

[@clairekim6721]

I wish you are my child’s teacher god bless you 🙏🏻

[@marthacap4700]

Keep posting your doing great

[@gabiafterhours]

Thank you Martha! I will most certainly keep posting. I will be posting at least once a month, but I wish I could do it more. We shall see what the Lord has planned. I have a lot of great content on a variety of important topics. God bless you!

[@thisisoneandonlyfaye]

As a former child who was discovered at age 5 her mother and older brothers wrapping Christmas gifts I agree. It's one of my earliest memories. I was so upset I cried.

[@lilianapeloso9010]

I love this video, Tank you Gabriel for the honesty 🙏 I agree with you. GOD bless you 👍🙏❤

[@sueydealves5453]

I got here through Nathalia Dutra. Congratulations on the channel! God bless you!

[@gabiafterhours]

Amen! Thank you so much for visiting! I am proud to call her my friend. She is doing great things. God bless you and I hope you enjoy the videos. Ave Maria!

[@austinfewer7016]

I just wanted to thank you brother for spreading the truth and teachings of the Catholic Church.You really inspire me to do good and to teach the truth. I was baptized but have only recently converted in the past six months which is in my last year of high school . I don't think my parish sticks with tradition or anything but its all I got. Because of your help I know the difference between what I should and should not do when it comes to faith, so I wanted to say thanks, the peace of Jesus and Mary be with you.

[@gabiafterhours]

I want to thank you for taking the time to comment. Your comment really lifted my soul. God bless you my friend. Keep in touch.

[@mi2401]

Thank you for all your hard work Gabi. Your videos are helping so many of us from all around the world. If you have the time please keep making them. God bless you and your family. Maria

[@gabiafterhours]

Yes. I promise as long as God permits I will flood the world with good messages via the internet. Lets pray that youtube never puts an end to me.

[@davewygonowski984]

100 thumbs up for bringing this up & God Bless you.

[@gabiafterhours]

Dave! 100 thanks :) God bless you my friend!

[@malgorzataverleyenszulc5293]

Thank you very much for the videos you make! Greetings from Belgium 🤗

[@maritamyrthong4781]

Thank you so much Gabi for sharing this video ,may God bless you always .

[@enidasuttee9579]

Thank you so much for all your sincere videos. It motivates and inspires us as parents to be more rooted in our faith and be actively involved in our children's faith formation. My children have been guided by you on how to be a responsible Altar server and on how to behave at Mass. We have a long way to go. Please keep us in your prayers.

[@KJSCalderon]

Jesus is Real Santa is Not Real (End of the story)

[@gabiafterhours]

Love it!

[@sharonputhur4171]

I completely agree with you. I have son who is 2 and half yr old and I will tell him truth. I will share your vedio with my frnds to. God bless you always

[@jmslangevin]

Man! I advocate this same message too!! Some years ago, I stood up against own my parents, in-laws, friends, etc...only to tell the truth to my small kids about Santa Claus and Jesus! It was a hard time but Jesus supported me (and my wife). Although I am far away from you (I'm from Mauritius), I can say it's the same Holy Spirit guiding us! Mother Mary, as from now on, please include Gabriel in all my rosaries, even if I may sometimes forget. Viva Cristo Rey bro!

[@gabiafterhours]

AMEN!!! AMEN!!! AMEN!!! The Holy Spirit is surely working in you! So proud of you! And I am so thankful that the Holy Spirit is spreading this idea of saying no to the abuse of the feast of Christs birthday. Thank you for sharing your wonderful testimony. Thank you for your prayers. I promise you they are greatly appreciated. God bless you and may Our Lady be ALWAYS at your side.

[@josephgabrielsparandera3825]

Great video! Thank you!

[@mahertawk4685]

Greeting from lebanon Great work brother..

[@joeymolitoris8302]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@gabiafterhours]

Thank you for noticing the effort :). God bless you! Thank you for watching.

[@psychedelicpython]

Easter is coming up and I find that another big issue with parents is a lot of them tell their children about the Easter bunny. It's kind of like that of Santa Clause. Sadly a lot of children probably don't know what the true meaning of Easter is.

[@theenglishcatholic5685]

Bella Bella luckily i never grew up on the Easter Bunny ^^

[@katerinahanny2797]

Thank you sir. Gbu

[@Abc-qs8ir]

Christmas day should be devoted to Jesus. On Saint Nicholas day we can give each other presents as a reminder of St Nicholas virtue of sharing what he had with others. But no Santa Claus lie.

[@shaquelmariano4239]

This is a great video!

[@evitarn11]

What necklace are you wearing? It’s beautiful?

[@candyclews4047]

As a European, we celebrate St Nicholas on 6th December which also helps build up the excitement for Christmas and as a family, we always choose one present to open on Christmas Eve - so no need for Santa.

[@IgnacioAgramonte]

AGREE 100 %................

[@danieljaghab2664]

I absolutely agree with you but when I was a child and I learned that Santa Claus was a myth it never crossed my mind that my parents lied to me. I was kind of a dumb kid though.

[@rosrychaplet]

My daughter learned about santa Claus from school on Dec 1. When she asked if he was real I told her about St. Nicholas.

[@alvinjoythomas6163]

Nice message brother

[@BryanSoo]

Informative video! Thanks and God bless you brother.

[@gabiafterhours]

Thank you for watching Bryan. I appreciate the support. May God bless you now and forever!

[@Coolcatsbricks]

Gabi, as a mom who loves my young child, all children & Jesus, I completely agree with you 100% 👼 I always emphasize Jesus & St Nicholas to my child. The problem is at my child's Catholic school, he is being told Santa & the " Elf on the shelf " is real. How do I handle that? I've been wanting to talk to his kindergarten teacher about it. What do you think? Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you & your family & all who are watching 👼🌟🥳🎄🥰

[@gabiafterhours]

My friend... I know the struggle. I will tell you what I did. I told my son and my daughter both from the age they could grasp it... like your kids age... Santa is pretend. The teachers are lying to the students and the parents are lying to their children. They knew... I told them and they felt like they were privileged and they felt great pity about how the other kids parents lie to them. AND we do those things I mention... have birthday cake and sing etc. I hope that helps. I just tell the kids to ignore their teachers when it comes to Santa.

[@marcihf9763]

In Italy kids were taught Bambino Gesu (Baby Jesus) brought the children gifts. Sadly in the last years Santa has gotten more popular and parents are teaching their children Santa brought the gifts. :(

[@Name-le2cc]

That the best explanation I heard about Santa cluz

[@jacquelinebarry17]

Thanks for sharing and I agree with what you say but I have been a catechist for 30 years and a Primary School teacher. How can I undo this?

[@gabiafterhours]

I would say leave it to the parents.

[@srftilu]

Please write a book for those who already believed in Santa to help the transition to Catholic faith.

[@kathyallam926]

How do tell this to your kids?

[@gavinosulatre1600]

Salamat gabi.

[@Abc-qs8ir]

I agree. The apostles wouldn’t have promoted a lie about a white bearded man giving material possessions from a flying reindeer sleigh, to overtake the importance of Jesus own birthday,

[@robertdelgadocapetillo8684]

Please note that if you take the word n in the middle of santa, put the n at the end what do you get satan.

[@Gabriel-xi9xi]

Thank u for this video Could please make one on the dark night of the soul

[@gabiafterhours]

Gabe, I love your name :) I appreciate you watching and commenting. Yes I will most certainly cover this topic. I have a few more topics already planned out, but we shall see. I imagine you may be going through the dark night by your request. I know it can be very painful. I will pray for you during my travels tomorrow. God bless you and our Lady be always at your side!

[@margielyons6282]

Great Video. You are 100 percent right. The main problem is that Santa eclipses the Nativity of Christ. It's all about materialism and temporal things. I loved the nativity figures of Christ in your video and the idea of a birthday cake for Him. These are the things which reinforce faith in children. Any gifts, which should not be too elaborate or excessive, can be given directly to children from parents and other relatives. No need to make up tales.

[@gabiafterhours]

Margie, Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. May the Lord bless you now and for eternity.

[@lupitazavala6724]

What about 3 kings day on Jan 6th that Latino's celebrate?

[@sheinavarughese1332]

It is true as you said I have experienced in New Zealand that most educational institutions celebrate Christmas but not a word is seen about Jesus. It is just Xmas and not Christmas. Santa parade is a big event in Auckland.. You never get to see anything related to the birth of Christ in these parades because people don't believe it all.. Being a Catholic and an Indian who is convent educated these things really hurt me a lot and just don't know how to react... Most people here has Christian names like Ann.. John and Daniel Joseph and Mary but has no idea who is Jesus. I am an Early childhood Educator here and we are not allowed to talk any religion here in the centre. Any advise for me Gaby?

[@classicpetetrucking]

I remember I was on the roof with my dad putting up Christmas lights when I realized santa wasn't real. I specifically remember asking my dad "how on earth does Santa fit through this tiny hole in the chimney?"...

[@enidasuttee9579]

Please give some advice on books like Harry Potter which make children marvel at witchcraft and wizardry and dominate their topics for discussion. Besides what to do when children get amused by video games like Clash of Clans, which as the name suggests subtly make violence look acceptable. Peers are all into it and prohibiting my own children makes me appear like a mother who is being unnecessarily rigid when all other mothers are allowing. Please give sound Catholic advice.

[@laurenw6088]

I just came across your channel, and I have to say, I really like all of the arguments you include in your videos. As a child, I was told the Santa lie and when I eventually learned that Santa wasn't real, I felt crushed and lied to (just like you said in the video). I felt like the magic of Christmas in the following years was no longer there. Although my family is catholic, neither of my parents really practiced, so growing up, neither did I. We acknowledged that Christmas meant the birth of Jesus, but we didn't celebrate it that way. Instead, we praised a false idol who purportedly wore a red suit and had a white beard. I wish my parents would have guided me in my faith more by putting Jesus before all else in the holiday season. My parents used to write on our gifts that they were either from them, baby Jesus, or Santa Claus. When I learned there was no Santa, I also questioned my belief in Jesus, since, as you said, the two are placed so closely together. I think a great alternative to this would be to instead give three gifts, symbolic of the Three Wise Men, and read about the Nativity. St. Nicholas can also be celebrated and looked to as a role model for his generosity, but I feel this should be done in early December (around or on the 6th). This way, all glory can be given to the birth of Jesus on the actual Christmas holiday, instead of clouding it with 'Santa' talk.

[@gabiafterhours]

Lauren, thank you so much for watching. Your comment is very insightful. Thank you for sharing! May God bless you and Our Lady protect you. I hope you will subscribe as I have more great content coming out soon.

[@margaritakleinman5701]

Actually in some parts of Mexico (and maybe elsewhere, I don't know), children are given gifts on the Epiphany (feast of the 3 Kings) and not on Christmas. So that goes along more with the idea of the gifts that were given to the Baby Jesus. And children are told that the gifts are not from Santa Claus but from the "Niño Dios" (Baby Jesus).

[@deusvult8340]

In defence, he is technically true in the form of St Nicholas

[@atharva-upclosingnature2423]

ye.... 600th like I am 16 and a secret Christian, my parents hate Jesus... since they are unaware of the Story of God.. Whenever somebody in India,(specially hindus) listen the word- Christmas... they think of Santa Claus and Christmas tree.. I was shocked when My mother scolded me last Christmas... for my faith.. but she dint even knew its the day of Birth of Jesus... which is the most beautiful part of the story of God's love for us People of India only knew- "Jingle Bells Jingle Bells"... but not-" Hark the herald angels sing, Glory to the new born king"

[@wildbluewings]

Another reason to reject Santa Claus is because atheists will keep comparing him to our belief in God. Just decorate your Christmas tree, put out the Nativity set and have the whole family give lovely gifts to each other!

[@clarelindgren1858]

Very good! I do like this video. You explained yourself through logical sensible and practicable arguments. (Although I think the "diabolical" part may have taken it a little too far) Anyway, good job! I agree, if I ever have children I will celebrate Saint Nicholas on Dec. 6 and Christ Jesus on Christmas. P.S. Your trigger failed :)

[@gabiafterhours]

:) Well then I have to hand it to you for being a free thinker and not just going with the crowd. God bless you!

[@annetteg1174]

Now that i have children, I most definitely see the diabolical side to it. The evil one tries in every way he can to destract.

[@stevielee7893]

It really is so sad that we do this as a culture. I feel terrible for allowing santa in our older children's childhood. We threw it out for the younger two after we realized how damaging it is.

[@laurasantos3039]

Hi! Nathalia Dutra brought me here!

[@gabiafterhours]

She is a GREAT GREAT GREAT young woman. May God bless you and all of Brazil! Ave Maria!

[@sarahbreeding6156]

My 13 year old neighbor who was a boy cried when he discovered that his parents lied to him about Santa. I was never taught that Santa Claus was real and Christmas was GREAT!!! . I am very thankful because as a child I was able to reason between the truths of the faith and fiction without too much trouble. It is important that kids understand what is of God, of the enemy, and what is fiction at an early age. St. Jacinta was only 7 when she saw Mary and 9 when she died. St. Anne died when she was 12 when she died and lived an ordinary holy life in her family. Lets make children love and understand the truth so they can be saints even as a young age. The Catechism says in 2111, “It can even affect the worship we offer the true God, when one attributes an importance in some way magical to certain practices otherwise lawful or necessary.” There is no reason to tell kids magical tales as real. All power comes from God! Let them know and trust in that. Thank you for the great videos! Sounds like you have more planned. If you get around to it, a video on Disney would be great! You and your ministry will be in my prayers! Mary Mother of the Eucharist, make us your perfect children, slaves and apostles!

[@gabiafterhours]

Gemma, my friend. It is always great to hear from you! You always provide comments that are so full of zeal and wisdom. Yes a lot more is coming. On my other channel church militant... I am hoping to post my talks from the Adore conference in Melbourne. I think you will like them. I appreciate your prayers. I am praying for you!

[@srftilu]

I understand what you say. Living in a non Christian country, Santa is one of the biggest celebrated aspect of Christmas. It acts as a sort of an introduction to Christianity.

[@Solrac924]

You better watch out. You better not cry. You better not spout any heresy, I'm trying you why: Saint Nikolaos might slap you.

[@gabiafterhours]

LOL! Carlos you are funny :)

[@annetteg1174]

Completely agree. I never led my kids to believe in Santa. Instead, i have taught them about St. Nick. And re-focused them on the birth of Christ. But our world keeps pushing Santa and elves and every year I have to un-do this fantasy.

[@theenglishcatholic5685]

Gabriel!... when i become a father, how can i teach my future children that Santa Clause isn’t real when society (music, advertisements, products and shops) promote him, how can i say he’s not real when we walk by and see a man in a costume dressed as Santa... What can i do to be a good future father and not let my children be exposed to a worldwide lie of Santa Claus... (i love the idea of making a birthday cake for Jesus)

[@gabiafterhours]

Very easy... tell them the truth. That Santa is a pretend character. That most people lie to their children. That the culture promotes what can make them money. The guy at the mall is a paid employee. I am not sure I understand what is your problem. If everybody is on drugs you tell your kids... hey look those people are on drugs and that is bad because...

[@joshuajimenez4408]

My parents always told me the truth that santa claus was a straight up lie and that el niño Jesus brings us presents

[@cynthiax56]

"Santa" is "St Nicholas". and if we honour him on his proper feast day instead of right on Christmas day, that is fine. "Sancta Niklaus" means "Saint Nicholas" which become "Santa Klaus"

[@Maryorra]

I am so glad I wasn't raised on Santa Claus. We have always focused on the birth of Jesus on Christmas and not Santa Claus and presents.

[@joking391]

guilty and ashamed 😔

[@Orthodoxcuber]

I used to think Santa was gods Brother lol

[@rickriver812]

We always sing happy birthday to Jesus on that awesome day. Yes, the truth is the truth and it hurts when Santa is not a real person but he once almost did existed. You see there was city you probably never heard of in a country unseen you see their hopes were gone and promises were broken. Government control everything and the only closes to Jesus statue was a pretend Santa Claus and yet through that big guy even Santa as a plain believe in Jesus. Still the message was spread no matter how big the lie stands but remembering this "Jesus forgives and sets the path straight". over all your right.

[@gabiafterhours]

Rick, thanks brother! God bless you my friend!!!!

[@AdamZ84]

So here is the problem that I am running into. Let me see first that I am 100% on board with this video. I have two young sons and we will not tell them that Santa Claus is real. The problem that we run into is that I have a brother who has young children and know other people that do the Santa Claus thing. If they find out that we are not doing the Santa Klos thing or my kids let slip that there is no Santa Claus to their kids, it may cause a great deal of resentment. It is an easy to defend not doing the Santa Claus thing because people will treat you as if you are holier than thou and tell you that you are taking things way too seriously. I don’t want to cause division in my family especially with my brother because I am very close to him. We haven’t had a problem yet, but we are getting close to Christmas and I am literally afraid to tell my brother that we don’t do Santa Claus. My brother has low income and a family has adopted his family every year and has given his girls gifts that he can’t afford, So he likes to say that there is a Santa Claus and that toys are being delivered to his daughters in the way that Santa Claus Deliver gifts. This will be his defense for Santa, because he thinks that technically there is a Santa due to this family adopting his fourth the Christmas season. Any suggestions on how to respond to this because it will indeed come up within the next year or two.

[@gabiafterhours]

Well... that is going to be a conflict. The conflict isn't yours though. The conflict is the one who is doing the lying. You can tell your kids not to bring it up with them. If your brother has a problem... he can warn his kids not to talk to your kids about Santa because your kids are unbelievers. He will simply be perpetuating a lie that they will figure out. Our Lady will guide you through it. Entrust this situation to her. I have noticed that a growing number of people are beginning to reject Santa. We need to be rid of him as soon as possible. Once the Santa myth is destroyed the nonbelievers will know that there is only 1 reason for Christmas. Jesus Christ. Good luck!

[@gadoladonai8296]

I actually don’t know how to tell a child that Santa is real. I find it really stupid.

[@theresemartin3075]

Gabi, I have enjoyed your videos but I have to say, respectfully, that I disagree with you on this. First, let me say that I would never judge any parent on how they chose to raise their children but for me, I do not see anything wrong with letting children believe in Santa. Now if you say U should pray about it, my answer is I have. I was very blessed some years ago to work with a wonderful group of people if various religious denominations and religions. We were all very respectful of each other, prayed together and discussed and debated in a very enlighting way. One of my co-workers told us she wouldn't lie about Santa which sparked much discussion and prayer and we all came to the same conclusion. We were all raised in religious homes so in addition to Santa, we all knew this was Jesus' birthday and are parents told us the Nativity story, hymns, Advent wreath, Mass. I, or no one I have ever known, considered ourselves lied to by our parents nor did it dramatically affect our lives. We all seem to find the truth about six or seven considered the beginning of the age of reason and by that time most all ready began to suspect there was no real Santa. It's storytelling and teaching children they are to be good to each other, hardly demonic. I remember being in first grade, my parents telling me about Santa but introducing and celebrating St Nicholas day and a wonderful introduction to the Communion of Saints. I do not know anyone who turned out badly because of Santa. I kind of think if my parents had told me the truth about Santa I would have felt cheated as I have fond memories of believing I heard Santa on the roof, listening to the radio to hear where Santa was in the world or did he eat the cookies we baked for him! Again, this is a personal decision parents have to make but in my opinion I am glad my parents let me believe and it never detracted my love for God! May God bless you!

[@marieconroy8769]

We all know that.