Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Is Santa Claus Real . . . The Truth.

Is Santa Claus Real? . . . I want the Truth.
    Of course Santa is real.  I knew it from the time I was born.  I keep telling my kids, but the Scribe (my nine-year-old) stopped believing when she ate Thanksgiving turkey this year.  I don't know if it's because I cooked it wrong--or what.  And that coal-loving kid refused to believe anything I said after that!
    I heard her talking with her seven-year-old sister, the Hippie yesterday.
    "Santa isn't real," she said.  "Have you ever seen him?  Why does Santa look different in each mall?"
    "Because there are fakers in this world," the Hippie said, then she whispered.  "Santa is real, but there is something funny going on . . . If you want to know the truth, I don't believe in elves."
    "What?" the Scribe asked like it was sacrilege.
    "Yeah, it just doesn't make sense.  Why would Santa hire a bunch of elves, when he could use leprechauns instead?  The only thing elves are really good at, is making shoes.  Think about it; we got more than sneakers last Christmas.  When things don't add up, you know there's something fishy going on."
    The Scribe--that doubter--thought about it.  "I haven't wanted to say anything, but I still want to believe in Santa.  I just don't have any proof that he is or isn't real."  She paused then.  "Maybe people want kids to doubt Santa, so we won't doubt the lies about the elves."
     "Exactly," the Hippie said."But if I were you, I wouldn't tell this to anyone else. Last year, Jimmy Smith said he didn't believe in Santa and a bunch of kids chased him down at recess."
    "Oh yeah! I remember that," the Scribe said.  "That was a Christmas to remember."
    I thought about it, since I remembered too.  The day poor Jimmy almost got burned at the stake.  I walked into the room after their conversation ended.  "I have to confess, I've been listening and I think you two are absolutely right.  Those elves don't make sense, but leprechauns, that's much better.  It's obvious when you think about it."
    "Yep," the Scribe said again.  "I bet jolly, old Santa doesn't want kids knowing because everyone would rush to the North Pole to catch themselves a leprechaun. Who cares if Santa gave you coal, you'd have a live leprechaun to grant your wishes.  That's way better than Christmas."
    "So true," the Hippie nodded.
    "You both still believe in Santa again?"
    They nodded their pretty, little heads and I felt the magic of Christmas coming alive in MY heart once again.
    "We believe in Santa," the Scribe said, "but we know there are better things out there now.  Mama, can you tell us, how do you get to the North Pole?"

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    So, here's my closing question:
    Who cares if you believe in Santa . . . Do you really think he hires elves? 

36 comments:

  1. My three year old informed me fairies are just pretend. I think my little Spock will figure out more quickly than the others that Santa is kind of like a fairy dude.

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  2. Of COURSE he hires elves. It's his way of helping the global economy. And we all know how generous he is. :-)

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  3. Yeah those Leprechaun's can grant wishes and get the work done in a fraction of the time. Why not use them? But then they do wear out. After all if you wish a fourth you lose them all. My Darby O'Gill reference..haha

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  4. I am with Pat: it seems like a win win situation. The litte green guys may just need a wardrobe bonus to purchase cold weather gear.

    This is a timely question after the grade school teacher in NY told her second graders her opinion about Santa...

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  5. Elves and leprechauns are related. Their like second cousins or something.
    Think about it. both small, both granting wishes. The only thing the little green chaps have over the elves is the pot o gold. That's why the elves are jealous. So no Santa can't hire them he'd have a mutiny on his hands. Poor little elves.

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  6. I think you might enjoy my News From Italy post for yesterday. :)

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  7. Dear Elisa,
    Those two--the Scribe and Hippie--are truly precocious! Elisa, consider doing a book that contains things your children have said. You could do this within the type of story you told today or simply one-liners. People really enjoy reading something that reveals the innocence of childhood. The adult world can be so frustrating and problematic that returning to that innocence inspires people and makes them feel young again. So think of a book using many of the blog stories you've told us. With a little polish the book could be a winner!

    Peace.

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  8. I think they're really Oompa Loompa's (or however you spell it).

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  9. Great Original Concept for a Christmas Story! I love it...something else to think about...something else to believe in or consider as a magical possibility!

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  10. Oh gracious those two make me laugh!

    We've never focused on the whole Santa bringing presents in our house. We never encouraged it, but we didn't discourage it either. We decided if they believed; we'd let them, and if they didn't want to, that's fine too; because neither myself or my husband was raised to believe in Santa...we never left cookies or mailed letters or anything like that as a kid. But it just came to my attention THIS year; that my kids actually DO believe in Santa! WOW. Even after their cousins told them there was no Santa, they are still talking as though he is real, and my 6 year old is INSISTING we leave him cookies. I'm fine with that...but I'll be making sure they are my favorite kind. lol.

    Always a pleasure to read your posts!
    JadeLouise Designs

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  11. OF COURSE, Santa is real! And the Easter Bunny & the Tooth Fairy, too--AREN'T THEY?? As you know, I'm only 77--far too young to have my dreams shattered.

    Just as a precaution, mind you, at this time of year we hang a sign by our front door. It says, "We believe in Santa Claus"!

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  12. Yes, Santa is real, but I don't think he hires elves. I think the elves have elf wives, live in little elf houses, make elf babies. (i.e. "ELF" with Will Ferrell). Otherwise, life for the elves would be pretty boring, and they might become demented little beings who sabotage Christmas.

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  13. I am 49 years old and I believe in Santa!!! Santa lives within you just like God does. I have always believed that and always will.

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  14. Maybe it was the bag that you left inside the turkey!! lol jk :O)

    Santa is the spirit of Christmas and he does exist!

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  15. I don't believe in Santa but my boys sure do! I have fun playing "Santa" on Christmas Eve then watching my boys on Christmas morning

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  16. They prefer to be called Height Challenged Workers and some are Elves, some are Leprichauns and some are just Little People.

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  17. lol Cute. Nice finishing cartoon as well :)

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  18. lol I love this. My son is on the fence now weather Santa is real or not. I loved the two sisters confiding in each other. Isn't it weird no matter how much your kids fight they will still band together on the important things.
    Now,Leprachauns I love that idea.
    Minta

    mintab@gmail.com

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  19. Elves freak me out but then again so do Leprechauns. Maybe Christmas Oompa Loompas? :)

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  20. Too much risk of a leprechaun going all 'clurichaun' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clurichaun) - Santa's insurance almost certainly doesn't cover it. Yes, there's a claus(e). **groan**

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  21. I still get presents under the tree every year from Santa. I think there could be a mix of elves, and lepracgauns. Maybe pixies, too. For goodness sake- there are tons of presents to packagage, wrap, and distribute. You have to have lots of help! :) I love this conversation between your girls. Very cute!

    ~Jess
    http://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/

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  22. I never wanted to teach "Santa". And my kids NEVER wanted to sit in Santa's lap, think about it.... creepy old guy at the mall asking kids to sit on his lap and wisper in his ear? Gross.

    Instead, we taught the idea of Santa. That he lived a long time ago, did amazing things for children, and now we do the same for as many children as we can to spread the joy of giving and happiness that the Christmas season can bring.

    Then they asked about the Easter bunny. *sigh*

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  23. Well, as we learn in "The Polar Express": Sometimes, the most real things in the world are the things we can't see. And of course Santa hires elves: they don't have magical powers like leprechauns, meaning they don't have a 3 wish limit per person. And leprechauns don't sound like the kind of people who grant wishes from a messenger; only from the actual person.

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  24. Well...
    OF COURSE I believe in Santa and there most certainly are elves (though they work for the love of their work, don't they, not for hire?) :) ... In fact, we just finished (re)watching (for the hundred millionth time) the real life documentary, Elf, where Will Ferrel reinacts the story of Buddy, the human boy raised by elves.... do you know that movie?
    :)
    have a good night!

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  25. We were just having this conversation yesterday..lol. Husband doesn't feel great about "lying" there's a Santa. He was warned not to ruin it when the kid's get older... I guess I'll have to "lie" for both of us... as if I don't have enough to do...

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  26. I was just talking about this today on my guest post. My son is at that age where he’s starting to question it – a lot. Time to tell or let him figure it out? As for leprechauns, they would be too unreliable. They would constantly be trying to trick Santa into that fourth wish to get out of the work entirely. They are sneaky like that. I loved Darby O’ Gill!

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  27. Actually the leprechaun theory is brilliant! No wonder I haven't been able to find any over here, apparently they are all with Santa! Although I do swear up and down that I tripped over magic leprechaun coins while in a park in Kilkenny...

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  28. OF COURSE I believe in Santa. He so totally does exist and nobody can ever tell me anything differently! AAAAAAAAAH! << Me being emphatic as I aggressively string stockings and buy cookies and beer to leave for Santa.

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  29. As real as summer woody glens. ~Mary

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  30. Why would anyone want to start their child's life with a lie? How can you ever expect your child to trust your 'word' again? Please ponder and explore the truth - - the 'real' truth. Just the word from a higher source - that we should always tell the truth, no matter the consequences. There is no such thing as a 'white-lie'. Why not pass it through the Great Judge? Let HIM be your guide.

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  31. Of corse he does how would he make toys

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  32. im not a douchebag, but im 50-50

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  33. im 13 years old now its reLLY STRANG BECAUSE I NOW WHO BOUGHT MY BROTHER A FISHING ROD BECAUSE I WAS THERE AND IT WAS FROM SANTA AND I WANT MUM AND DAD TO TELL ME THE TRUTH BEFOR IM AN AUDLT

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