What will you say to kids, if they ask you about Santa's wife?

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   Lady_Eposted 11 years ago

   What will you say to kids, if they ask you about Santa's wife?
   
   or ask you if he is married.
   
   

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   JThomp42posted 11 years ago

   I would tell them that she is busy cooking for him to fatten him up for Christmas. That is what keeps him warm on his travels around the world.

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      Lady_Eposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      That's a cool answer. No wonder Santa's always have a big tummy. :-)

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      JThomp42posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you Lady!

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   James-wolveposted 11 years ago

   Why shouldn't we tell them the truth?There is no one Santa.Why we are afraid of telling them that we are the ones who fill their stockings with presents, though.we also choose and wrap the presents under the tree, the same way my mom did for me, and the same way her mom did for her. (And yes, Daddy helps, too: )? and saying to them that :
   I imagine you will someday do this for your children, and I know you will love seeing them run down the stairs on Christmas morning. You will love seeing them sit under the tree, their small faces lit with Christmas lights.
   There is no white or black lie.Lie is a lie,bigger or a small.

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      JThomp42posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Just for the very young children.

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      Lady_Eposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks James. We never seem to hear much about "Mother Xmas" if at all there is one.....and kids are so curious. :-)

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      James-wolveposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Whatever.By that way,we are teaching them to lie.plus Santa is purely pagan myth.Christians should purify Christianity from pagan practices.

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      mr-vegposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Well James-wolve, everything has a right time, we don't need to get completely practical with kids. Kids world are filled with neverending joy and characters, so why goof it up ? I bet today also you hold your own fantasies:) will you give them up ?

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      James-wolveposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I am sorry if I say you are validating lies by making them believe in that fantasy.Have you ever thought how much they will be happy when they know that it s you who give them presents  not someone else ?

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      duffsmomposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Your points are well-taken but I would imagine that you do not have children, do you?

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      James-wolveposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      :)What are you trying to say ?

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      TesstheScribblerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      She's saying you should treat kids like kids and not like adults.  And you would know that if you had a kid.  Also, What's wrong with believing in a stranger giving "just because"!?

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      CJ Sledgehammerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I have to agree with James on this count. If I found out that my parent's were promoting a myth or fable...I would not trust them as much. I would also have to question their judgment and leadership if I found out they celebrate pagan holy days.

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       James-wolveposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       You mean they are easy to lie on,right ?My parents never lied to me ,so why should I break the family heritage to lie on my kids?plus, Jesus says Never lie at all and experts stress that truthfulness is crucial to a healthy parent-child relationship.

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       Sarah Christinaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       I don't know about anyone else, but when I found out there wasn't really a Santa at age 8 (by finding the presents prewrapped hidden in the closet) I felt jipped, lied to, and started to wonder what else adults lied about to kids. Trust was lost.

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       CJ Sledgehammerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       I felt the same way, Sarah. I think that parents do not fully understand the psychological ramifications "little white lies" have on a child's emotional development. It seems that lying to children has become America's favorite national pastime.

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       James-wolveposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       BesidesThe Santa lie is also used to control children: if you're "good" you'll get presents, and if you're "naughty" you won't. But really has that ever worked?has any child ever altered his behavior in any way because of this threat?It's bad tactic.

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       TesstheScribblerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       We carry on Jesus's birthday every year even though only his Spirit is with us.  So since Saint Nicholas WAS real (look it up), why can't we carry on his Spirit of Giving.

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       James-wolveposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Although most people assume that the original "Santa Claus" was a bishop by the name of St. Nicholas of Asia Minor of the fourth century, this is not really true.

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       Lady_Eposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Wow, James, you created a long, interesting discussion. I guess parents pass down what was passed down to them. Another example is the Tooth fairy. When a child loses a tooth. I put my tooth under a pillow & believed the Tooth fairy put money the

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       James-wolveposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Yes,Lady :)many things are passed down to us,but we shouldn t take everythin for granted.W should change th way we treat and bring up our kids.It s time t create something healthy and giv it to th forthcoming generations.Kids now need good leadership

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       CJ Sledgehammerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       I think Americans live for fantasies, ranging from pornography, 9-11, walking on the Moon, Santa Claus, right on down to the tooth fairy. If the world doesn't end tomorrow, perhaps I'll write a hub about Americans and their fixation for fantasies.

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       James-wolveposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       lol I will read it if it doesn t end tomorrow haha

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       TesstheScribblerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       I'm not a liar to my kid.  Neither is my husband.  We actually do believe in Santa Claus.  Maybe not the Santa society made up, but a Santa.

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       CJ Sledgehammerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Please explain this to me, Tess...inquiring minds want to know.

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       James-wolveposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Christians are told  to keep away from the “traditions of men”.The original "Nicholas" was  Nimrod, the "mighty one against the Lord." The word "Nicholas" means "mighty one, powerful.".

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       TesstheScribblerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Well CJ, No one can prove that there is a Santa and no one can prove that there isn't.  Same with aliens or magic, etc.  If there's no proof, then just BELIEVE, cuz believers make the world better.  And yes, this is a Christian saying all of this...

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       CJ Sledgehammerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks, Tess. So, if I believe disarming honest, responsible citizens will stop all gun violence and bring about world peace...then it will come true?

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       TesstheScribblerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Never said anything would come true, but if you can't prove or disprove something...just believe it.  Believing in something makes you a better person.  You and James will never take me seriously, but I BELIEVE I can make a difference, so i tried..

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       CJ Sledgehammerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       I'm not trying to criticize you, Tess. In fact, I think you're onto something. Perhaps this is why so many people accept evolution as fact...although it cannot be proven and all known evidence flies in its face - they just close their eyes and hope.

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       mr-vegposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Wow ! The question has now become: Do  we need a world where everything needs to be prooved to be believed upon ? A totally practical world Whatever it is, I can't live in such a practical world !! ho ho ho ..here Santa comes

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       James-wolveposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       T.S and m.v:Is it better to be hurt by the truth or live a lie without knowing it?

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       CJ Sledgehammerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       James, Americans like fantasies more than they like the facts.

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       TesstheScribblerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Oh ok, CJ.  I'm sorry, i honestly can't tell a lot of people's emotions or stand points on things just by reading them through these comments with such little character space.  But yes, if no proof, just believe and hope...no harm in it.

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       mr-vegposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       @James Everyone's correct in their own sense .. Merry Christmas to all !!

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       TesstheScribblerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       James, all i told my kid was that Santa gave her presents Christmas day.  Never said how or described who he was.  So by my definition, Santa is someone giving her presents Christmas day. So even if I am the one giving the presents, I'm not a liar

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       CJ Sledgehammerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       I honestly don't know what is SO precious about Santa Claus? Back in the 1800's he was believed to look for "bad" children with his side-kick (who was a demon) who would flog them. That's before the cute little poem "Twas the night before Christmas".

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       James-wolveposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       T.S.For you,it s you who give the presents (that s so sweet of you ) but for your kids,it s Santa:)am I  right ?

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       TesstheScribblerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       My nickname during Christmas is Santa.  The guy at the mall is called Santa too.  Not my fault it's such a common name.  I said I believed in "A Santa", not "The Santa". If someone gives gifts on Christmas then in my definition they are Santa.

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       James-wolveposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Oh so sorry lol witty answer.You won the argument haha

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       TesstheScribblerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Lol, James, it was all in good fun!  I haven't had such a great debate in awhile. My kid's only 2 so all we can explain to her now is that Santa gives gifts on Christmas. I honestly don't know what we'll say when she's older. Anyway, Merry Christmas!

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       James-wolveposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       As you make your bed, so you must lie in it lol hehe Don t explain to her anything,she will know it by herself when she grows up.Forever peace be upon Jesus to you too.

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       TesstheScribblerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Sounds like a great plan to me! Thanks James!

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       jlparkposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Because they are children.  Life is hard enough once they grow up that if they can live with a little hope and imagination for one period of the year,  there is no harm in it. Give them a little innocence while we still can.

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   TesstheScribblerposted 11 years ago

   I'd brag about myself some how since technically I am "Santa's wife".  Haha.  I'd talk about how awesome I am at making cookies, etc.  I'd talk about how much I do the list reading, the wrapping and preparing.  Santa just does the driving because I am a horrible driver (true).  (And of course Santa is married!  Single men would freakout over taking care of so many children in one night!)  If you really feel nervous about answering...just pick up your kids and bring them to the mall to ask Santa themselves, or write Santa.  Hope I helped

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      Lady_Eposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Tess. :-)

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   mr-vegposted 11 years ago

   Well there is Santa's wife in Mickey Mouse world. See the Mickey clubhouse video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB57rWKeTUM, the title is Mickey saves Santa .. I just played it for my kid two days back ..
   So just let your kids watch the video and decide upon themselves

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      Lady_Eposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for the captivating video. I think kids will want to watch it over and over again: and hopefully, no more questions. :-)

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      mr-vegposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Your are welcome ! Yeah hopefully

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   Oscarlitesposted 11 years ago

   Santas wife watches after the little elves that help Santa.. they are one big family.

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      Lady_Eposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Aaawh... so sweet of her. :-)

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   safiq ali patelposted 11 years ago

   Lady E your question made me giggle. I suppose it would be too liberal and even offensive to say that Santa is gay. So I'd probably say mother Christmas lives in lap land full time and we rarely see her.

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      Lady_Eposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Safiq. ;-)

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   faythefposted 11 years ago

   I wouldn't tell them she looks sexy like that picture...she would look more like a sweet grandma, with her gray hair in a bun, she would smell like gingerbread....She lives in the Northpole so she would be wearing a red pair of hoodie footies, however, she would have white fur around the hood, but of course she would be wearing an apron and have flour on her nose, She would be doing her part in supervising the elves. She would be feeding them as well as santa with gingerbread, serving them large mugs of hot chocolate, topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint as they get the reindeer ready for the journey. She will have to wait until at least march to put on that outfit, because when Santa returns , he will be too tired , have a headache and be ready for a long winters nap. But I won't mention that part...

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      Lady_Eposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      You are so right. She would look a bit grandma 'ish.  We now have to assume the lady in the photo abov, is their young daughter. Thanks that was funny to read. :-)

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   Deborah Demanderposted 11 years ago

   Like every great man, Santa has an awesome wife. He couldn't do his job so efficiently without her.
   Namaste

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      Lady_Eposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Deborah. :-)

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    CJ Sledgehammerposted 11 years ago

    I have always told my children the truth. Even if Santa was real, which he is certainly not, he would be hundreds of years old and so would his ancient wife. Perhaps she once looked as good as the above picture, but that was probably her senior picture taken sometime during the Middle-Ages.

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       Lady_Eposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Ha ha... Cheers C J Sledge. ;-)

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       Sarah Christinaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       LOL

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    nanderson500posted 11 years ago

    Mrs. Claus is usually depicted as a short, stout grandmotherly figure. I don't have kids, but if I did I would describe her that way. Maybe the woman in your picture is Santa's daughter. Actually, Santa is so old that she would probably be his granddaughter.  :-)

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       Lady_Eposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       True. :-)

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    zampanoposted 11 years ago

    Of course I would tell them that SantaMomaClaus remained home, to prepare a hearty meal for Santa on his return. Because he would be starving from all those trips around the world and the cold temperatures of the high altitudes where he travelled.
    Once she was done with cooking, she would tidy the whole house well and wash Santa's sockets, in order to not contaminate the cheese flavours emanating from the set table.
    She would then take a bath, put on a négligé and prepare herself for Santa's arrival.
    I'd stop at this point.

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       Lady_Eposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Lol. Yes, that is the perfect time to end the conversation. :-)

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    Sarah Christinaposted 11 years ago

    I would tell them to imagine her however they want, because she's imaginary, just like her husband. You don't have to lie to spur on imagination, kids play pretend all the time. Children can understand the difference between fantasy and reality. Lying isn't necessary, and that way they don't get disillusioned later when they find out that Santa doesn't exist.
    
    So, they could make up their own story about Santa and his wife, imagine what they look like, their roles, etc. (although I certainly hope they'd imagine Santa's wife more tastefully than the picture above).

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       CJ Sledgehammerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       You go girl!!! :0)

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       Sarah Christinaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       thanks, hehe.

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    Darknlovely3436posted 11 years ago

    I would told them his wife is back at the North Pole looking after the toy factory..
    not knowing she is out having fun while he is away.

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       Lady_Eposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       :-)

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    AngelitaRoseposted 11 years ago

    .she would look more like a sweet grandma, with her gray hair in a bun, she would smell like gingerbread....She lives in the Northpole so she would be wearing a red pair of hoodie footies,

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       CJ Sledgehammerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       I think you're right. If she looked like the sexy siren above, Santa could never trust her to be alone with the elves.

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       Lady_Eposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Mmmh...  the smell of ginger bread. I agree with you and CJ Sledge. That young lady above could maybe pass for her grand daughter. :-)

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       James-wolveposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Lol

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    MichaelJohnMeleposted 11 years ago

    She left him for the Easter Bunny...j/k...I'm not really sure...thankfully that question never came up.

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    jlparkposted 11 years ago

    I would ask them what they thought Santa's partner would be like - and let them tell me what they think.  It's not about what I think, but more about what they think - because it's their childhood and imagination at play. That way they aren't forced into stereotypical imaginanations of an old Mrs Claus, or heck, even a Mrs at all.
    If they want to think that Santa has a male partner, or none at all, that is fine for them.
    
    I think the idea of them thinking up their own is actually more exciting than telling them what I think.

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