The day the fat man died...

WindSock

When did Christmas become less magic and how did it happen?

I was 8 and my suspicions were confirmed when my folks left the price tags on my pressies and I never got my Mr Frosty.

Rhyme

I was a skeptical child so hearing my Dad lug a bicycle in the front door on Christmas Eve night just confirmed the suspicions i had since i was about 7 or 8 or so.

Rb

Can't remember what age I was, but my little brother asked my Dad if Santa was real. This was answered with the question "Do you really want to know?", which my clown of a brother responded "yes" to and the truth came out.
Bastard.

dlofnep

One of the lads in school told me when I was 7 or 8. I just pretended like I knew already so I didn't seem like a sap. That bastard stole my childhood!

Pj!

A couple of years I waited until christmas eve before deciding what I wanted. Often something I hadn't thought of previously.
Didn't get what I wanted and questions arose.


(hope no kids read this, would be cruel thing for the fat man to die for them because of this, especially just before the big event)

WindSock

Forky wrote: »

(hope no kids read this, would be cruel thing for the fat man to die for them because of this, especially just before the big event)

Thats what I was wondering though, but do kids read AH? :eek:



Thats why I didn't mention the S word. Satan.

Chong

You would hardly imagine 7 or 8 yr olds reading boards.

tolosenc

Apparently I seemed to have it sussed from the age of 3, but it was more of a "better safe than present-less" attitude up until about the age of 9.

Also, is telling kids that a fat old man is going to come into their house at night really still acceptable in this day and age? With not wanting to scar children or offend paedophiles...

Rb

obl wrote: »

Apparently I seemed to have it sussed from the age of 3, but it was more of a "better safe than present-less" attitude up until about the age of 9.

Wow, unlucky.

obl wrote: »

Also, is telling kids that a fat old man is going to come into their house at night really still acceptable in this day and age? With not wanting to scar children or offend paedophiles...

Yes, yes it is still acceptable in this day and age. Wtf?

Genghiz Cohen

Heh, I thought this was a thread about Pavarotti. Oops.

My sister showed my the presents in our attic one year, didn't take it too hard IIRC.

Pj!

Pavarotti is Santa????? WTF??

All these years, I never knew. Christmas will never be the same...

brianthebard

People were saying it in school from when I was about 8 or 9, but when I went home and asked I was told he did exist, and I was silly enough to think that my ma didn't lie to me. :rolleyes: Does anyone else find the whole thing, along with the tooth fairy and others, to be little more than lying?

jos28

A girl sitting beside me told me in school. I was about 8 and totally shocked. I must have very innocent, I had never suspected a thing.

Chong

brianthebard wrote: »

People were saying it in school from when I was about 8 or 9, but when I went home and asked I was told he did exist, and I was silly enough to think that my ma didn't lie to me. :rolleyes: Does anyone else find the whole thing, along with the tooth fairy and others, to be little more than lying?

It is lying but its part of childhood and the magic of it all, who cares if its lying FFS.

is_that_so

brianthebard wrote: »

Does anyone else find the whole thing, along with the tooth fairy and others, to be little more than lying?

Not really. As an adult you could argue it's lying but as a child it's just the magic of imagination. Just bought a book about fairies for a seven year old so I am quite happy to let it go. They work out the real world eventually anyway.

I suspect I got to about 9 and wasn't that surprised but it was nice while it lasted.

WindSock

is_that_so wrote: »

They work out the real world eventually anyway.

Pff, speak for yourself


Nothing wrong with telling make-believe stories to kiddies. They love it.

Jesus Wept

Santa's real, wtf are you all on about

Ruu_Old

I can't really remember when I found out but in 6th class, Santy came up in the conversation and our teacher told us not to mention that he is not real to "the little ones". There were a few sad and shocked faces, so innocent.

Rb

Willstev wrote: »

It is lying but its part of childhood and the magic of it all, who cares if its lying FFS.

Exactly. It causes absolutely no harm and brings a massive amount of joy to a childs life for years on end. The only hurt comes when the truth comes out, but children don't look at it in a "omgz they lied to me can never trust them again" way, and it passes over. It's also a fun thing for the parents do and makes them happy to see their children so happy.

Ruu wrote: »

I can't really remember when I found out but in 6th class, Santy came up in the conversation and our teacher told us not to mention that he is not real to "the little ones". There were a few sad and shocked faces, so innocent.

Wow, what a b1tch, should have ratted her out!

Cheeky_gal

:eek:

There could be children on this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





:eek:

phasers

what do you mean died?

:eek:

Rb

Cheeky_gal wrote: »

:eek:

There could be children on this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





:eek:

Yeah but it'd be their own fault, there's a thing when you're signing up to boards stating that you have to be 13+ (IIRC, been a long time since I registered), so technically everyone should be 13+ on Boards and I doubt there's many 13 year olds around that still believe in Santa.

Tusky

This thread should be closed. Its very possible that young children could use boards.ie

It would be horrible way to find out...and 2 days before Christmas as well.

Rb

Tusky wrote: »

This thread should be closed. Its very possible that young children could use boards.ie

It would be horrible way to find out...and 2 days before Christmas as well.

Ban them!Ban them all!

arybvtcw0eolkf

I can't remember when I stopped believing, but I won't forget the day last Christmas when my daughter came home from school and told me that her teacher informed the class that there was no such thing as Santa.

I mean, WTF!. I went ballistic, off to the school and read the ****er the riot act.

Christmas for me and my loved one's is still a very special time of year, regardless what anyone here believes.

Rb

Mairt wrote: »

I can't remember when I stopped believing, but I won't forget the day last Christmas when my daughter came home from school and told me that her teacher informed the class that there was no such thing as Santa.

I mean, WTF!. I went ballistic, off to the school and read the ****er the riot act.

Christmas for me and my loved one's is still a very special time of year, regardless what anyone here believes.

What age are your daughters?Cannot blame you for going ballistic about it, it's not the teachers place to be informing their students of this.

Davidius

I copped on when I was about 9 seeing as they kept the reciepts lying around. I didn't bother telling my parents though because for one reason or another I believed that I wouldn't get presents anymore.

I was 12 by the time they actually told me. I did not care.

shanethemofo

Hey guys, what do u mean by "not" real?

Pj!

Yeah seriously, stop this thread and throw it away.

Toots

I think the year I copped I was about 10, I thought 'hey how come Mum and Dad don't get me anything for Christmas when I get stuff for them?' then the penny dropped...........:o

arybvtcw0eolkf

rb_ie wrote: »

What age are your daughters?Cannot blame you for going ballistic about it, it's not the teachers place to be informing their students of this.

She was 11. And I know that most kids of that age know already, but why kill the last remains of innocence.

Rb

Mairt wrote: »

She was 11. And I know that most kids of that age know already, but why kill the last remains of innocence.

Should have told your daughters to go tell their friends that teacher is having a baby with the school janitor.
That'd learn her.

Conor108

If anyone has a New Scientist account they can read the full article on the Santa Delusion

http://www.newscientist.com/channel/opinion/mg19626351.500-the-santa-delusion.html

WindSock

I don't have an account, can you clopy and plaste it?

Susannahmia

I knew for certain when I was seven. I was sick that christmas so I wasn't sleeping well. I heard my mam putting out my presents that night. I must have kind of known before though, just remember thinking that that proved it and that I had better wait till she was finished before going out to get a drink. Didn't care at all. I pretended untill I was about 11 though because I thought my mother might be disappointed.

Danbo!

a friend of mine found out when he was about 5. The parents told him. Not because they were cruel bastards, but because he was asking for ridiculous things. IE: stairs in house turned into an escalator and a single player nintendo star wars game turned into a 2 player game. apparently they tried the whole "santa cant get everything" but it didnt fly at all.

Clare Bear

Ruu wrote: »

I can't really remember when I found out but in 6th class, Santy came up in the conversation and our teacher told us not to mention that he is not real to "the little ones". There were a few sad and shocked faces, so innocent.

I've heard of lots of stories where teachers told people. See, more proof that teachers are evil!

Think I was 10, my brother told me, he couldn't wait either and was smug for weeks after, the fooker! In fairness at 10 I should have known but the way he did it was cruel.

Oh I'll get him back....it's been 16 years, but he has it coming to him yet! :mad:

Plug

my mother was drunk and fell setting up the playstation the the price tag on the box. I was about 11.

Muff_Daddy

I was told when I was 8 or 9, having seriously questioned the general physics of an obese man travaling around the world in a red suit being actually able to fit down my chimney.

Clare Bear wrote: »

I've heard of lots of stories where teachers told people. See, more proof that teachers are evil!

When I was in 1st year of secondary, one of the teachers commented on how 'streetwise' 1st years are nowadays (1999), saying all first years all used to believe in Santa years ago. We all laughed except for one bloke, who was genuinely miffed! The poor fella never got over the embarassment of that day!

Borneo Fnctn

I found the roll of wrapping paper that Santa used in my Ma's room. The very same roll. I suspected something was up but I put those thoughts to the back of my mind. I lived in denial for another Christmas.

ejmaztec

When my kids got suspicious and asked whether he was real, I used to say to them "Well, let's put it this way - if you don't believe that he exists, you'll get f*ck all Christmas presents!"

That kept them quiet for a couple of years.:D

RAFC

Tusky wrote: »

This thread should be closed. Its very possible that young children could use boards.ie

It would be horrible way to find out...and 2 days before Christmas as well.

Any child on boards is breaking the rules of boards, therefore forfitting any right to be on Santa's GOOD list, therefore, he will not be paying them a visit - so no need to worry

gidget

I was 10 and like some of the other poster's found out in school!

This guy was a year older and had stayed back a year and ended up in our class. Looking back I can remember noticing that I wasn't the only one to find out that day. At first I didn't believe him, I just thought he was taking the P***, then I went home and was laughing and slagging him off to my mam about what he was telling everyone. She then proceeded to go out of the room for about 15 minutes and then came back and informed me of the truth.

Certainly took the smile of my face!!!

Dudess

I was 10 - a boy and girl in my class told me. I went home crying to my mam, but she said Santa didn't come to kids who don't believe in him. That did the trick for a few months, then I decided to just face up to the truth myself. I felt kinda cool and grown up. It was a good thing too as I was sick that Christmas and heard my folks bringing the pressies down the stairs.

Do kids email and text Santa their list now?

rymus

youre all mad... I've been working with the man in red for the last 3 weeks. He's as real as the nose on your face (assuming you're not Michael Jackson).

Conor108

WindSock wrote: »

I don't have an account, can you clopy and plaste it?

Unfortunately I don't have one either:( Was hoping someone did

mc nuggets

Dudess wrote: »

Do kids email and text Santa their list now?

That could be a bit of a problem for the parents.

My ma told me that Santa got all the presents in the shops so when i found a price tag on one of my presents i never suspected a thing

Capt'n Midnight

Forky wrote: »

Pavarotti is Santa????? WTF??

All these years, I never knew. Christmas will never be the same...

Big fat jolly bearded bloke who gave joy to millions ?

stepbar

I honestly can't remember when I realised that Santa wasn't real. I don't remember there being any hullabaloo about it either TBH. I think the penny dropped for the parents when I was around 12. I denyed everything

stepbar

Dudess wrote: »

Do kids email and text Santa their list now?

I hope not!!!!!! The best craic was writing up the list and putting it over the fireplace!!!

fobster

Ah to be a kid again those were the days. Tbh I have have too many great memories of Christmas as a kid to give a toss whether Santa was real or not, twas worth it all.