My parents told me Santa wasn't real from day 1. They didn't want to lie. What they failed to do though, was explain that other kids believed, and I shouldn't ruin it for others - oops!

Even though I never believed, I'd still leave cookies and a drink out just for fun. So hows about you?

I did until I was about 8.

Yeah I did
but you always know he doesnt
but its fun to pretend

Ditto@Dara, although I never believed in him. But it was fun to pretend.

was the kid in the street your neighbours feared and was the one that broke the news to the other kids that Santa didn't exist  

Of course I did! When I was growing up in the 50's and 60's it was a huge thing and everyone around me participated in the Santa Claus myth. Either in perpetuating the myth or believing in it. It was fun and it was harmless. My Daddy had fun drinking the beer or whisky (rarely a drinker) and a few biscuits left out for Santa. Christmas, to me, is all about Children. What a joy it is to see children's faces and reactions on Christmas morning.

I love christmas!
Cant wait!
the atmosphere, family visiting, holidays, presents, buying presents, the fun! ^^

Yes! I remember putting out carrots (for his reindeers) and milk (for santa) when I was a kid the night b4 Christmas. It was part of this kindergarten project thingy...   

Not really Santa related, but its close enough. In an attempt to get my parents to give me money, I snuck my tooth under my pillow. I forgot about it completely until like a week later, and my tooth was still there lol. I was about 5 or 6 at the time lol.

Why does this thread keep appearing as unread for me?

because people vote
but dont post
so it confuses us

I was thinking that but there aren't a lot of votes and it kept coming up.


I'll bump it again later for everyone else.

of course!! christmas is just such a huge happy time of year, and well i always believed and when iw as about 9 all the kids a school were allways sayign he wasnt real and i started to wonder but i wlaywas just wanted him to be real, and then my mum told me well she asked me if i knew about im not being real by then i kinda figured... but i felt stupid but yer... fun times!!

I did until I was about 6.

Yeah I did. When I was eleven I asked my mum if he was true and she said he wasn't. I wasn't shocked just lost a little respect of my mum for lying to me.