Why We Should Tell Children The Truth About Santa

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It’s pointless telling kids the story about Santa delivering toys all over the world on Christmas Eve—the truth would be healthier all round.

Published Dec. 23 2016 4:08PM EST

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‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was keepin’ it 100. Yes, it is Christmas and we have entered into another annual round of lying to our children about the existence of Santa

Joshua David Stein

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Why We Should Tell Children The Truth About Santa

It’s pointless telling kids the story about Santa delivering toys all over the world on Christmas Eve—the truth would be healthier all round.

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Joshua David Stein