Rethinking Father Christmas

Taking a fresh look at your family’s relationship with Santa is a great opportunity to consider how you give and receive gifts…

Lottie Storey

Santa Claus. Father Christmas. St Nicholas. Whatever he’s called in your family, he’s a good guy. Of course he is. But for some, Santa brings more than just gifts. Complications can arise for younger children who compare their loot with the gifts their friends receive, and also older kids will be on the cusp of not believing. So how can we navigate our way through the politics? Explaining why the man in red brings sackfuls of the latest toys, gadgets and games to some kids while others get a small stocking stuffed with a few cheap fillers and a satsuma isn’t an easy task… Children tend to have a straightforward view of the world and a strong sense of justice, which makes it even harder. A few years ago a…

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Mindful Christmas (Digital) - 1 Issue, Mindful Christmas 2019

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