Santa Claus had three sons and a daughter. His names were Wind, Ice, Frost, and Snowflake.
(CNN) — The moment my daughter caught us with the tooth fairy last year, I knew Santa would be next.
«It’s you, isn’t it? The tooth fairy?», She said.
Tips to tell your children that Santa Claus does not exist
If you think the time has come to tell the truth, here are some tips to help you make the conversation a little easier:
- Become the idea that they will feel disappointed: Although they now have assumptions, it is very possible that the little ones feel tremendous disappointment. As much for the «death» of the myth as for its hoax. Especially if you kept repeating that you don’t have to cheat, it is very possible that certain tears will fall. Let her get it off your chest, but explain that she’s not a hoax per se, but more of a mystery that you kept until this convenient day, as a birthday gift.
- It prevents saying Christmas: It is the season where they are much more excited. Whether they are waiting for the gifts as if they are now enjoying them, wait at least a few months to tell them that the Three Wise Men and Santa Claus are not there. That way, you won’t break their illusion at their peak.
- Protect your language: It is essential that you use easy expressions that your son or daughter can understand. Don’t try to be quite rational or scientific. If you don’t behave in a loving and close way, the little one’s reaction may be really negative or he may not understand what you are trying to say.
- Tell him the story of Saint Nicholas or the Kings of the East: It is a good way to make him understand where the tradition of Christmas gifts comes from and to convey to him that the essential thing is not to receive gifts from a magical figure, but it is a way of celebrating something in family and express how much they adore each other.
The birth of a myth
The story dates back to the fourth century, in Patara, a town in Lycia. At that time, in the bosom of a wealthy family, a boy was born whom they named Nicolás de Bari. It would seem that, from a very young age, Nicolás stood out for his extreme kindness and generosity, especially with the much poorer people.
However, misfortune knocked on his door. Still very young, he lost his parents, who died victims of the plague. In this way, Nicolás inherited an enormous fortune, but at the age of 19 he decided to donate it to the most needy and he left for Mira, where he dedicated himself to the priesthood. So complete was his dedication to the rest that he became bishop and later patron saint of Turkey, Russia, and Greece.
What was the name of Ded Moroz’s wife?
Yes, yes, Santa Claus is married, his life partner is named Mother Winter. She lives with him in a fairy tale estate in Veliky Ustyug, protects the house (this is not exact) and helps her man to run the snow circles (that is exact).
They talk about the Snow Maiden’s parents: Blizzard (Frost’s daughter) and among the elves who work for him.