Santa Claus...

How old were you when you found out about Santa?

I was about 8... I heard paper rustling downstairs in the living room. I leaned over the steps and seen my mom and dad wrapping presents. I wasn't upset because from then on I could say "I KNOW Santa didn't forget it because he doesn't exist. But YOU do"

4 or 5 (Older siblings spoiled it)

What do you mean? There's no Santa!?!?


Just teasing, I was in 1st grade when I figured it out. I remember finding it funny and then telling my 4 year old sister how I learned there was no Santa. I had a friend who actually believed in Santa until 5th grade.

22! It was during my 3rd Christmas stationed on Okinawa that I finally figured it out....the first 2 I thought he just wasn't flying 3800 miles over Mother Russian for nobody!!

Actually, I was 5 I think

I never believed in it. And I haven't continue'd that little tradition with my daughter. Hubby and I believe we should not lie to our child. Even when it is in the spirit of the holidays.

My brother so kindly informed me when I was 7.

I was about 97.

I think I was 9 or 10. I basically knew before that but that was when I found out for sure. My sister just turned 13 and I think she still believes in Santa. At least she did last year. I'm 20 and my presents all still say from Santa every year.

Originally Posted by Quill_luv

I was about 97.

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Wow! You're that old?

Originally Posted by Quill_luv

I was about 97.

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How old are you now?

I think I made a typo .... I was 9!

Originally Posted by DixieDarlin256

How old were you when you found out about Santa?

I was about 8... I heard paper rustling downstairs in the living room. I leaned over the steps and seen my mom and dad wrapping presents. I wasn't upset because from then on I could say "I KNOW Santa didn't forget it because he doesn't exist. But YOU do"

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I found out when I was about 8 when I caught my Dad riding the bikes into the house

Originally Posted by Quill_luv

I was about 97.

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Geez! Was Santa putting Metamucil in your stocking?

Originally Posted by DixieDarlin256

Geez! Was Santa putting Metamucil in your stocking?

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Don't be mean! She might be sensitive about that.

Originally Posted by halfpint

I found out when I was about 8 when I caught my Dad riding the bikes into the house

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You're dad was like that too?
Last year my son got an OCC bike from my parent's for his B-Day. My mom had Justice go outside and look down the street. (I didn't even know what was going on ) And my dad came around the corner riding it

Originally Posted by Moz

Don't be mean! She might be sensitive about that.

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Sowwy. It was a cheap shot!

I really can't remember, but I would say quite young.

My mother used to do this enchanting thing on Christmas Eve. She'd put out the milk and fruitcake for Father Christmas, of course, and when I got up in the morning, the plate and glass were washed, and back in the cupboard (upside down!)

But also, she would put out a bowl of water for the reindeer. I'd get up, and the water would be pink! From Rudolph's nose! (Mum with her handy food-colouring!) That one got me EVERY year...and I plan to do it with my own kids. I'll never forget it.

I found out when I was nine, because I heard my dad cursing downstairs because he had dropped the cookies and milk in the tree....

Originally Posted by KitEKats4Eva!

But also, she would put out a bowl of water for the reindeer. I'd get up, and the water would be pink! From Rudolph's nose! (Mum with her handy food-colouring!) That one got me EVERY year...and I plan to do it with my own kids. I'll never forget it.

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Oh What a GREAT Idea!
I will have to do that with my kids! Never thought of that!

Originally Posted by Quill_luv

I found out when I was nine, because I heard my dad cursing downstairs because he had dropped the cookies and milk in the tree....

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That's cute!