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murielm99

(31,521 posts)

9. There is nothing wrong with your belief.

Reply to debm55 (Reply #6)

Sat Dec 21, 2024, 04:16 AM

Saturday

When I was younger, I had a friend who "chose" to believe in Santa. She and her parents had received help from a Secret Santa at a time when things were so tough for them that they would otherwise not have had a Christmas. Her parents divorced soon after, at a time when divorce was uncommon.

All of their lives improved. She moved away, but I think of her often at this time of year. She is part of my Christmas story.

If Santa is real for you, that is good. I hope he is still real for my friend Teddy, wherever she is. In her own way, she made him real for me.