When my daughter was 8 and learned the truth about Santa, she was devastated. All the magic of Christmas was gone for her. I felt terrible for her – we both cried. We got her a puppy, which she had wanted forever but my husband had always said no dogs. We carefully researched breeds and found the most adorable pup ever; she fit in the palm of your hand. We let her little brother come hand it to her Christmas morning and I tear up just thinking of it. She was so shocked – definitely some of the magic was restored!