What Age did You tell your Kids the truth about Santa, Easter Bunny, etc.?

Well my neice was about three when she realized that the "mall santa" couldn't be Santa because she'd see him at Wal-Greens and then at the next store or on the corner etc. So we told her at that time that they were Santa's helpers and they reported to him. She liked that idea. When she was five we moved into the house we have now our neighbors at that time (who had children around her age) didn't believe in Santa, Easter Bunny etc. The neighbor's children's grandfather decided to tell my neice that there was no such thing as any of them and if you believed in them you were evil. Nice thing to tell a 5 year old huh? So after that we talked with her. We told her that we believed in the spirit of Santa Clause. That his spirit still lives on and is especially around at that time of year. That he continues to live in us as we give out gifts to others. She never really asked about the others, she just took them on her own but Santa she'd been upset about. You might want to tell your daughter that or similar. Perhaps your son would welcome it as well. I know with my neice she still believes in the spirit of Santa and that I think is a good thing.

I don't ever remember believing any of that stuff was real. My sister is 5 years older than me and probably ruined it before I can recall. I think it's crazy that so many people mislead their children for the sake of fun! When the child discovers the truth, aren't they heartbroken over it? I would imagine I'd probably feel purposely misled as well as mournful of the invented character. I think when I have kids I'll probably explain to them that Santa is just a symbol of the holiday, and a way grown-ups and kids have fun. That way the kid feels like he's in on the secret, not being duped by everyone he knows.

What???? There is no Santa or Easter Bunny ??? ; ) LOL With my 2 older kids I don't recall telling them at any certain age, they just kind of figured it out. I have a 9 year old who still believes :)

I didnt tell them the truth until they asked. I'd tell your daughter if she keeps trying to spoil your sons ideals that there will be no presents for her. I bet she will let him grow up on his own then. I was 5 when i figurred it out. I also had older siblings to ruin it for me.Our youngest is 9 she just figgured it out this year.

I never told my children that there was an Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, etc. I don't believe in teaching my children to lie. I have however explained to them that a long time ago there was a man named Nicholas Clause who use to give boys and girls presents for Christmas if they had been good that year. I go on to explain that these days anyone can be Santa Claus, they just have to be willing to give to others without expecting anything in return.