Oh geez.
As to “too old”, God bless him. I went to Santa the last time as an 11yo, and we hope our boy will be going until he’s 10.
I wish more kids would be child-like and have these fantasies continue a bit instead of the realities of the world thrust on them via TV and radio. Too much ugliness. Let the beauty shine on a bit more.
BTW, now he won’t believe much longer, thanks to this guy. You got your wish.
The last time I sat in Santa’s lap, I was 35. It was mandatory for all at my former firm’s Christmas party, and with very sizable bonuses at stake, most of us sucked up the humiliation. It was gruesome.
I have no memory of believing in Santa. Ever, at any age. Well before I was of the age of reason I understood what Christmas is really all about, and was perfectly fine with it. I think it’s fine for toddlers, but why anyone would want to infantilize pre-adolescents is beyond me.