Parents can begin this narrative early on when children are very small, to enforce the concept of Santa being steeped in real legend and history. When questions about his existence arise, children can ...

It started with a boy in her class—some kid with a loose tooth and loose lips—who told her Santa wasn’t real. “It’s just your parents,” he said, as if he were reporting tomorrow’s lunch menu. My ...

In 1897, Virginia O’Hanlon, an eight-year-old schoolgirl from Manhattan asked her father whether or not Santa Claus was real.

When my kids were growing up, Christmas was so busy and costly. This year, they now know Santa isn't real, so I'm approaching the holiday differently. I'm talking with my kids about the budget and ...

In 1897, a young Virginia O'Hanlon in New York City sent a letter to The Sun in New York, asking whether Santa Claus was real. Their response made holiday history.

Christmas time with kids is filled with warm, cozy traditions: Listening to Christmas music while decorating the tree, going to look at Christmas lights with hot chocolate in hand, and taking the kids ...