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Viewing comments for Chapter 14 "A Mythical Santa"The fifteen Years of My Life
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Comment from DonandVicki
I'm not sure that I ever believed in Santa Clause, but it's not as sad as it sounds, we (our family) were borderline Amish. nuff said, we had a deep belief in God.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2020
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I'm not sure that I ever believed in Santa Clause, but it's not as sad as it sounds, we (our family) were borderline Amish. nuff said, we had a deep belief in God.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2020
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I understand. I've always been fascinated with Amish people. I've read so many Amish books and I buy produce at an Amish community store. I admire their life styles They are God-fearing people.
Beth
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I always tell my first graders that I believe. It comes up every year and I do actually believe in the magic of Christmas. I know Santa isn't real, but the magic is and he helps with that. Jesus birth is the real magic of Christmas.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2020
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I always tell my first graders that I believe. It comes up every year and I do actually believe in the magic of Christmas. I know Santa isn't real, but the magic is and he helps with that. Jesus birth is the real magic of Christmas.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2020
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Thank you Barbara, I do appreciate the review on this. I believe in the magic too. I'll bet there is always someone in your class that thinks he knows more than the others.
Beth
Comment from Bill Schott
This story, A Mythical Santa, is a fun look at what we all had to go through at one time or belief in Santa is tied with belief in our parents.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2020
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This story, A Mythical Santa, is a fun look at what we all had to go through at one time or belief in Santa is tied with belief in our parents.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2020
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Thanks for the review and comment. Yes, we don't believe our parents will lie but may they have another way of looking at it.
Betj
Comment from LJbutterfly
As a retired early childhood teacher, I recall that every year at least one child would upset the class by declaring there was no Santa, and after an argument, at least one child would end up crying. When the children looked to the teacher for the truth, I would refer them to their parents. Children need to believe in fun things. Your mom was wise to send you to the dictionary and let you draw your conclusions about what you read. This was a delightful and heartwarming story. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2020
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As a retired early childhood teacher, I recall that every year at least one child would upset the class by declaring there was no Santa, and after an argument, at least one child would end up crying. When the children looked to the teacher for the truth, I would refer them to their parents. Children need to believe in fun things. Your mom was wise to send you to the dictionary and let you draw your conclusions about what you read. This was a delightful and heartwarming story. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 04-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2020
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Thank you so much for the delightful review and comments. I'm glad you liked my story. I tied for first place.
Beth
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written story about Santa who means different things to different people. Children are always excited to hear Santa is coming until they find out what is real. I believe to let children enjoy Santa for as long as possible and let them find out by accident.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2020
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A very well-written story about Santa who means different things to different people. Children are always excited to hear Santa is coming until they find out what is real. I believe to let children enjoy Santa for as long as possible and let them find out by accident.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and nice comment.
Beth
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
I'm glad that you didn't give up on Santa. It is without a doubt that Santa and his reindeer will arrive Christmas Eve with a sled of toys for boys and girls. But I'm also glad that you mentioned the birth of Jesus.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2020
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I'm glad that you didn't give up on Santa. It is without a doubt that Santa and his reindeer will arrive Christmas Eve with a sled of toys for boys and girls. But I'm also glad that you mentioned the birth of Jesus.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comments.
Beth
Comment from zanya
A most enjoyable read with a very authentic feel to the process of figuring out the 'truth' about Santa complete with 'evidence' and peer pressure - well told
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2020
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A most enjoyable read with a very authentic feel to the process of figuring out the 'truth' about Santa complete with 'evidence' and peer pressure - well told
Comment Written 03-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and for the six stars.
Beth
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Charming story! Delightfully amusing--"mythical" misconstrued. This may well be a winner.
Maybe [omit comma] it really didn't matter as long as he kept coming.
That way the magic of Christmas [omit comma] lived on.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2020
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Charming story! Delightfully amusing--"mythical" misconstrued. This may well be a winner.
Maybe [omit comma] it really didn't matter as long as he kept coming.
That way the magic of Christmas [omit comma] lived on.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2020
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Thank you for the great review. I do tend to misplace those commas. I appreciate have a comma police reading my posts. LOL
Beth
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I'm, merely, impersonating, an officer, of the Comma, Patrol.
Comment from Wendy G
Seen through the eyes of a child. Keeping your doubts to yourself ensured that the gifts kept coming! Clever child. Interesting and well- written. Best wishes for the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2020
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Seen through the eyes of a child. Keeping your doubts to yourself ensured that the gifts kept coming! Clever child. Interesting and well- written. Best wishes for the contest.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2020
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Thank you for the review, comments and best wishes. I appreciate them all.
Beth
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Beth,
Kids hear a lot at school, don't they? And I'm afraid most of it is the truth. It's a shame that kids learn the truth at all. I'm 70 years old, and I continue to believe that Santa is real. Oh yes, I'm the great pretender.
Nicely penned! I enjoyed your story. I think Christmas is what you make it. I prefer to pretend, because the real world doesn't make sense. Santa Claus makes sense, but the world is crazy. And getting crazier all the time!
Thanks for sharing this well written story. And Good Luck in the contest!
Cheers,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2020
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Hi Beth,
Kids hear a lot at school, don't they? And I'm afraid most of it is the truth. It's a shame that kids learn the truth at all. I'm 70 years old, and I continue to believe that Santa is real. Oh yes, I'm the great pretender.
Nicely penned! I enjoyed your story. I think Christmas is what you make it. I prefer to pretend, because the real world doesn't make sense. Santa Claus makes sense, but the world is crazy. And getting crazier all the time!
Thanks for sharing this well written story. And Good Luck in the contest!
Cheers,
Kimbob
Comment Written 02-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2020
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Thankyou Kimbob or Father Flalps. I really appreciate the review and comments. I enjoyed reading them and letting me know it is still Okay to believe in Santa.
Beth
