I just went through this "dilemma" recently. My family have always LOVED christmas, the whole putting up the tree, decorating the house, presents and food but then a woman at work was almost in tears about 'lying' to her children and that made me think that I would be lying to my child too. But Christmas is magical and if you want to believe then I say let your imagination run wild. DH says I can explain it DD later so I am more than happy to do that in years to come but will gladly see her little smile and excitement of Santa arriving with presents in the meantime (although Trillian I think the one present is a good idea from Santa).

Amy, that is so cute.

Leasha, yeah, I'm thinking Santa might like a nice glass of riesling.

I seem to always peak too early with the Christmas excitement so by the time it comes around, I am almost over it. We took DD home on xmas eve last year so I am looking forward to really celebrating Christmas this year.