Easter is coming in March. Do your kids have the "Easter Bunny"?

Easter is coming in March. Do your kids have the "Easter Bunny"? ... What about 'Santa' or the 'Tooth Fairy'.

Why do you think it is a good/bad thing to do? Asked by Avalon 49 months ago Similar Questions: Easter coming March kids Bunny Recent Questions About: Easter coming March kids Bunny Society > Holidays.

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We have all the fantasy characters visit our house Santa visited a couple months ago, the tooth fairy visited last night, the Easter Bunny will pay us a visit soon, and all these imaginary visitors come because we feel (my husband and I) that kids grow up too fast as it is and there are enough harsh realities out there waiting for them when they grow up that a couple of imaginary childhood visitors are not going to hurt them in the least and we're going to keep the magic going for them as long as they're still believing in it. Sources: My Opinion .

My two youngest still believe.... And we have a lot of fun with it. They are 4 and 3, so haven't yet questioned the existence of magical beings who bring them gifts. ;) My husband and I never even thought to NOT keep the traditions we grew up with, including Santa, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy.

Heck, we even made up the Binky Fairy to get our daughter to give up pacifiers when she was three. Our daughter just turned nine, and only a couple of weeks ago asked me directly if Santa is real. I think she had been suspicious for the last year or so at least, but didn't want to voice her concerns.

When she asked me about Santa the other day, I told her the truth. We had decided that if she asked, we'd be honest. I was surprised by her reaction, and still smile thinking about the conversation we had.

She got a bunny rabbit from Santa this past Christmas, which thrilled her half to death. We'd always had a strict "no pet" rule, so at first our daughter was convinced Santa had to be real because she was sure we'd never buy her a rabbit. After the thrill wore off, her doubts must have returned.

She got out of bed one evening and came to ask me about Santa. I told her what my mom told me--Santa isn't an actual person, but is the good feeling you get when you give someone a gift without expecting anything in return. Her whole face lit up and she said, "So you and Daddy got me a rabbit?

!?! " It compeltely made her day to know that we had chosen the rabbit for her, not Santa. I also got to tell her why we decided on the rabbit, as a reward for being responsible, doing well in school, and because she's getting so grown up.

She wasn't the least bit upset or angry at being "tricked" or "lied to. " I also explained that Santa Claus is a fun way to celebrate Christmas, and just because she's in on the secret doesn't mean she won't get to have that fun anymore. I then told her she can be our little elf next Christmas and help to set up a fun Christmas morning for her younger brothers.

She really liked that idea (which, to be honest, I got the idea for from an answer here on Askville around the holidays). As kind of an afterthought she said something about my husband and me being the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy as well, so I also reassured her that she still gets to do those fun things. She went back to bed happy, and feeling really good about how loved she is.

I loved how happy she looked when she realized that all the things from Santa over the years had actually come from her parents. It wasn't the reaction I'd expected--man, I love that kid! So, I only think it's a "bad" thing to do if a parent feels their child won't handle the truth very well.

I've heard that some kids get very upset and angry when they learn that Santa isn't real. It's something that parents have to decide for themselves, based on their own beliefs and the personality of the child. We've had so much fun over the years with holiday traditions, and lots of great memories to look back on and smile.

I wouldn't go back and decide not to have my children believe in Santa for anything. They are only little enough to belive in magic for such a short time. It's quite bittersweet to see them growing up, and I'm determined to let them be kids and enjoy every second while it lasts.

1 My kid was no fool. He would have believed in Bigfoot if he was bringing chocolate.

My kid was no fool. He would have believed in Bigfoot if he was bringing chocolate.

3 jbenz, that's hilarious! I suspect my daughter knew the truth about Santa for quite some time before she asked, but went along with everything just in case. Better to play along and get goodies than voice your opinion and risk losing all those treats!

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Jbenz, that's hilarious! I suspect my daughter knew the truth about Santa for quite some time before she asked, but went along with everything just in case. Better to play along and get goodies than voice your opinion and risk losing all those treats!

" "Easter's coming up. Are you gonna get some Peeps? " "What's the origin of the Easter Bunny?

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Those of you who have small children, what does the Easter Bunny.

Easter's coming up. Are you gonna get some Peeps?

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