is father christmas dead?

cashman · 14-10-2007, 00:00

was in argos this morning, and a mother n little lad about 2/3yr old came to the counter and ordered some toy or other for the little un and when it arrived said you cant have it now its for christmas, i was godsmacked, surely they dont tell em that young there is no father xmas?

personally i was disgusted n think its robbin em of the magic to do summat like that,has the world moved on that much n i aint noticed?

SPUGGIE J · 14-10-2007, 00:12

I hope she believes he has a sort memory. It is the ultimate goof up to even hint Santa aint real especially at that age. She needs a slap about the chops for it the silly woman.

BERNADETTE · 14-10-2007, 00:19

That is well out of order, although my daughters kids are old enough to know Father Christmas doesn't exist they still don't know what they are getting till they open their presents on Christmas Morning. To take the magic away when a child is so young is wrong IMO. Surely she could have got someone to look after the child while she went to buy the present!!

grego · 14-10-2007, 08:52

Thats so wrong, its such a magical time for children especially the young ones, there's no need to say that to them, not nice at all

cashman · 14-10-2007, 08:57

thank god fer your thoughts, thought maybe it was me being an "old fashioned git" it made me very sad really.

grego · 14-10-2007, 08:59

I cant believe anyone can do that Cashy, what a horrible mother.

cashman · 14-10-2007, 09:04

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I cant believe anyone can do that Cashy, what a horrible mother.

thats exactly were i'm at grego, i seen it n its still hard for me to believe it.

she was well dressed as well, so was not yer average skanker.

grego · 14-10-2007, 09:24

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Originally Posted by cashman

thats exactly were i'm at grego, i seen it n its still hard for me to believe it.

she was well dressed as well, so was not yer average skanker.

Just think its very cruel

cashman · 14-10-2007, 09:31

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Just think its very cruel

i think that n i am not a great xmas fan, loved it when kids were little, but aint much time for it now, n it horrified me.

lancsdave · 14-10-2007, 09:34

Don't know about anyone else but there are times when presents have been found or seen being bought and I've used the line "It has to go to Father Christmas to deliver". Maybe thats how the mother does these things.

katex · 14-10-2007, 09:38

Aaah, that's a shame, wonder what she will tell her child at tooth fairy time ?

There does come a time when they are say 8/9 years and getting a little suspicious or discover a present early. Remember having to tell my children that it had to be sent to Father Christmas to be re-delivered ..

Less · 14-10-2007, 10:05

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Originally Posted by grego

Thats so wrong, its such a magical time for children especially the young ones, there's no need to say that to them, not nice at all

It is also a magical time for the parents, putting an excited child to bed knowing that you will be up very late before he/she drifts into a very light sleep and sneaking into the bedroom to place the stocking on the bed without disturbing them, especially when to keep you entertained during the night you have both been hitting the Christmas Booze.

Long may that glorious man Father Christmas remain in the fantasy of all children whether they think themselves good or bad it is one time when they all try very hard to be good just for a few days!

lettie · 14-10-2007, 10:13

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surely they dont tell em that young there is no father xmas?

Ooooooh Noooooo.... You cruel beggars. My whole belief system has just crashed down around me. No Father Christmas!!!!!!

I'm gutted.....

katex · 14-10-2007, 10:15

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

Don't know about anyone else but there are times when presents have been found or seen being bought and I've used the line "It has to go to Father Christmas to deliver". Maybe thats how the mother does these things.

LOL .. not just me then .. you just typed quicker than me !

Father Christmas fantasy is great though .. maybe she has a realistic view to impart to her children and to stop them asking the question of why he doesn't visit other children in the world, however, don't think children care/or are aware of worldly troubles at a very young age.

MargaretR · 14-10-2007, 10:22

Christmas? Humbug! Call me Scrooge if you wish, but I dont think you should ever LIE to your children (or anyone else for that matter)