Why we don’t do Santa as a Christian Mom here’s why we don’t do Santa as Christians. It’s not about being strict or ruining the fun — it’s about protecting what’s sacred: truth, trust, and the awe of Christ Himself. 1️⃣ We don’t lie — even if it’s tradition. Colossians 3:9 says, “Do not lie to one another.” If I tell my children Jesus is real, I don’t want that truth tangled with a story I’ll later admit wasn’t. It takes faith to believe in Santa — the same kind of faith a child uses to believe in Jesus. If one turns out to be pretend, it can shake the foundation of the other. I’d rather my children always know my word is gold — even if it costs us a tradition. 2️⃣ Truth builds trust. Proverbs 12:22 — “The Lord detests lying lips but delights in those who tell the truth.” A parent’s honesty plants seeds for how a child will later trust God’s Word. 3️⃣ We want Christ — not culture — at the center. Romans 12:2 — “Do not conform to the pattern of this world.” Christmas isn’t about a man who climbs down chimneys; it’s about a Savior who came down from Heaven. 4️⃣ Real wonder doesn’t need pretending. Psalm 77:14 — “You are the God who works wonders.” The lights, the laughter, the beauty — all of it already points to Him. We don’t need to make up magic when the miracle of Christ is more than enough. 5️⃣ We’re raising truth-seekers, not tradition-keepers. Ephesians 6:4 — “Bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” We want our kids to grow up valuing truth over trends — and conviction over comfort. 6️⃣ We value meaning over make-believe. Santa can still be part of the fun — the songs, the décor, the nostalgia — but in our home, he’s a story, not a savior. The focus stays where it belongs: on Jesus, the truest gift of all. Every family decides what’s best for them, and there’s no judgment here. This is simply what’s right for us. 🎄 What about you? Do you do Santa in your home — or keep the focus on something else? ❤️ Follow for how we make Christmas magical without Santa Claus — centered on joy, peace, and the wonder of Christ. ✨ #BiblicalParenting #christian #christianmom #godlywoman