How old were you when

[rosethecopycat]

i've known since i spotted my dad putting presents in a stocking when i was 8![/QUOTE]

Ditto. I just knew not to come downstairs, and let him do his thing.

As far as the Easter Bunny, my dad (RIP) would hide the Easter Basket behind the same chair every year.

[Ginger's Mom]

I was really young (not quite 5 years old) when I asked my Mom if Santa Claus was real. I remember her reply was to tell me the "Yes Virginia" story.

[king2005]

I was 5-7. I found a bunch of toys in the basement & then the 1 from Santa happened to be one of the toys in the basement. I also got 100% proof from my dad when I was 7. I got a fish tank for my 6th xmas & then the nest year I asked dad how much the tank cost. He said about 50.00. Then I yelled out, BUT IT WAS FROM SANTA, SO HOW DID YOU KNOW THAT!?! My dad burst out LOL & said you got me. But we never told my sister until she was 11. She was a little slow & it would have crushed her too much if we just told her when she wasn't ready for it.

[Cataholic]

Santa IS real, IMO. The concept, the spirit, the reasons why we give to one another, all in the name of Santa is real. Santa isn't JUST about someone sneakily putting presents under a tree. To believe, to me, is to have faith in humanity. So, when I hear someone say, "my parents told us the truth", that makes me sad. To me, it is the truth, perhaps with some liberal interpretations! I would want Jonah to believe in things like Santa, the Easter Bunny, the tooth fairy forever- just like his mommy!

Frankly, there are lots and lots of things we believe in (I am not referring to Christ, or religion of any sort) that are as speculative as Santa- why does he have to be the only bubble burst anymore?

[AllAmericanPUP]

Santa IS real, IMO. The concept, the spirit, the reasons why we give to one another, all in the name of Santa is real. Santa isn't JUST about someone sneakily putting presents under a tree. To believe, to me, is to have faith in humanity. So, when I hear someone say, "my parents told us the truth", that makes me sad. To me, it is the truth, perhaps with some liberal interpretations! I would want Jonah to believe in things like Santa, the Easter Bunny, the tooth fairy forever- just like his mommy!

Frankly, there are lots and lots of things we believe in (I am not referring to Christ, or religion of any sort) that are as speculative as Santa- why does he have to be the only bubble burst anymore?

i totally agree!!!
i'm 19 and i still believe in the spirit of santa and i always will.

[Alysser]

7 years old. My parents didn't tell me until I was 12 that he wasn't real. Seriously, like I still belived in him. My little cousin who is three and on who is four still belivies in him. I pretend he is real for them.

[dogzr#1]

I know I was really young. Probably around 4 or 5. I never believed in Santa much.

[RICHARD]

the fat dude at the mall don't exist...

But the Santa in people's hearts is always there.....sometimes you have to look for him, sometimes he's there all year 'round!

[IRescue452]

Never believed in him, my parents didn't try too hard. Not to mention we always had cable. Cable will ruin that for any kid who actually believes.