Call it a myth, but this is what most grown-ups instill in the minds of children, something to evidently control their enthusiasm once December 25 nears each year. Yes on the eve of his supposed trip, children are expecting presents from the man in the red coat. But of course we all know that at some point, you have to reveal that parents or guardians are usually the ones who give these gifts while they are sleeping.

The thing with kids today is that they are afraid to take risks and this should be the case. Imagine a Christmas without Santa Claus? Now that would be something to which the yuletide season will not really be complete. Besides, it has been said, he knows who is naughty and who is nice so better sleep before the clock strikes 12 because if you do wake up on Christmas day, chances are you may not find any gifts under the Christmas tree right?

And don’t forget the milk and cookies since hiding and waiting for the kids to sleep may altogether make Santa wannabes hungry and sleepy as well.

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