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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Actually, if I had young kids and a relative who didn't "do" Santa, I wouldn't celebrate with those relatives.  Because there is no way in hell you're getting out of there with your kids' belief in Santa intact.  [/quote]

[b]Take it from those of us whose kids don't celebrate Christmas. Their belief system is strong enough to manage interacting with kids who don't share their beliefs-- and live in a culture that celebrates different holidays. [/b]It is sweet that you want to shield your kids from any contrasting views, but understand that that's a position of privilege. [/quote]

How would your young kids have handled a similar aged cousin sleeping over at Christmas Eve and Santa leaving presents for the cousins but not for them?

Knowing how young kids operate, I imagine this woukd be exceptionally difficult for young kids, even from families with strong belief systems.

I think this is going to be even more pronounced since OP said this is the first year her brother is going all out on no Santa.[/quote]

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