Boston1954

How old were you when you stopped believing in Santa Claus, and how did that come about?

I was five. I realize that is a bit early, but there was always a mountain of presents under our tree, and just about every tag was in my mother's handwriting. (even some presents that were from Dad). I had to wonder about that. Also the illusion was never pushed in our house.

Wanabee Quiltin

I never believed in Santa. He was never mentioned.

leonf

Santa wasn't an issue for my son, but when he found out that Sherlock Holmes wasn't real there were huge tears.

I still celebrate Holmes's birthday.

Doggramma

I was also 5. We had some older neighbor boys that thought it was funny to tell me and my sister just to be mean.

even though I didn't believe in Santa anymore, deep down I didn't want show my parents that I didn't believe just in case, you know

dunster

I was always told that Santa was just someone who loved me, not an actual person. I had to be careful not to spoil the belief in him for my friends.

quiltingcandy

My sisters told me when I was 5 years old - I think.... My DD teaches 4th & 5th grade, she is not sure each year who still believes and who does not, so she has to walk on eggshells each year because she does not want to be the one that bursts the bubble. One of her students was a little girl adopted from China that had a melt down when she found out she couldn't be president because she wasn't born here. My DD didn't realize her student had that dream.

nativetexan

boy, i don't have any memories of Santa coming down the chimney or anywhere else. My memory is terrible anyway. sad but true.

Chasing Hawk

I still believe in him it keeps me young at heart as well as mind.

Tartan

What! Are you saying Santa isn't real? I think I was about 8 but we still always got one present from Santa under the tree. I had older sisters so I assume they must have said something.

suern3

When I was ten I received a beautiful "lady doll" and two excellent teddy bears for Christmas, so I knew there was a Santa for sure because my parents could not have afforded to buy all that for me I don't remember for sure but I think my mom told me after that. I was a little old! I must have heard some rumblings around school before that since I had that specific thought.