![]() Children are now letting go of their beliefs and moving towards the tradition. Once the mystery has been solved, encourage your child to maintain the tradition for the younger children around them (brothers, sisters, cousins, friends, etc.). In family gatherings, the children who have solved the mystery are now on the adult side! They become the secret’s keepers and little actors to make the younger ones believe in the magic. In a way, not believing in Santa anymore is somewhat of a rite of passage, explains Serge Larivée, a professor at the University of Montreal’s School of Psychoeducation. This can shake up their beliefs, but that is not necessarily a bad thing! They want to grow up, but still, need to believe in the Christmas magic. The older they get, the more they hear, see and understand. Parents should let the little ones make the transition gradually without anticipating the end of all the wonderment and magic. At that age, children particularly wonder about the risk of no longer receiving gifts if they stop believing in Santa. At that time, we can return their questions by asking them, for example: “Do you think reindeers can fly?” Don’t put a stop to the magic too suddenly. They seem to be a little skeptical about the plausibility of the character’s existence. At around 4 or 5 years old, many children start asking questions. ![]() No longer believing in Santa is a normal stage in a child’s development. ![]() Because that’s what Christmas is about: feeling the magic and keeping the flame burning! Normal process ![]() But it is up to us to manage the situation and ensure that those who no longer believe in Santa continue the tradition for the others. Even if the old bearded man remains in our hearts forever, there comes a day when the magic is threatened. ![]()
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