I don't remember my age, but I think I was older than most. I DO remember asking one hot, summer day (go figure), and my Dad explained to me. He also said he was telling me that there was no Santa Claus, no Easter Bunny and no Tooth Fairy. However, He wanted to emphasize that he nor Mom would ever tell me there was no God and not to let anybody else tell me that there was no God. I have taken that with me for life. Funny, this question came up. I just sent my niece (who has twin 1-year old boys) a letter that I saw on Pinterest this week about a parent's explanation about Santa Claus (Letter to Ryan). It was priceless.