https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:34:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up/page/2#post-1943287 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 14:53:52 +0000 Anagram 1943287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They were from my parents growing up, and then when we were older sometimes gifts were signed "From Santa"--mainly as a joke, I guess. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up/page/2#post-1942907 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:47:04 +0000 LuLu Mom 1942907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both. BIg one came from Santa the rest from parents. I'm trying to decide, I think I want the "big" gift to come from us instead of Santa so we can use the thought of we worked hard for this gift, not that some fat man just giving it to you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up/page/2#post-1942875 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:35:30 +0000 MapleMoose 1942875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both. Some would say Santa and others would be from my parents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up/page/2#post-1942861 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:31:27 +0000 aegie 1942861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>a gift from mom, a gift from dad (unless it was a super big/expensive gift .. then it was from both of them), and a gift from santa. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up/page/2#post-1942842 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:27:18 +0000 jhd 1942842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gifts were from our parents. Stockings were from Santa when we were little &amp; believed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1942828 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:22:32 +0000 youboots 1942828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never remember believing in Santa. We only got a few small gifts from our parents. Occasionally they will give a gift from Santa now to be funny I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1942794 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:14:33 +0000 Mamaof2 1942794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both</p> <p>Wrapped gifts from parents<br /> Unwrapped gifts from Santa</p> <p>However, with our kids everything is from Santa! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1942789 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:12:09 +0000 Somebunny 1942789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They were all from my parents. They always made it clear that Santa was just a nice story. I never cared who provided the presents, I was just happy they were there! :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1942407 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 07:56:23 +0000 travellingbee 1942407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Parents. I had an older brother who had figured out about santa and told me at a very young age. (Under 4 or 5) So my parents didn't bother with the charade after that. I have to say my Christmases were no less magical. I have always looooved Christmas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1942318 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 05:47:47 +0000 mrs scrapbook 1942318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a mix growing up. Now, Santa gives us our big gift or an extra special gift. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1942284 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 01:47:37 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1942284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My parents. We were taught that santa doesnt exist. It took 21 years for me to realize he is real! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1942282 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 01:44:33 +0000 xInfinity 1942282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got gifts from both, even after we didn't believe anymore. Stockings were from Santa. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1942066 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 21:12:24 +0000 NeekieRose 1942066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Zbug: like your DH, our big gift was from Santa and all the other presents were from our parents. Stocking were also from Santa. Neither stockings nor big present (so Santa presents) were wrapped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1941973 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 20:16:42 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1941973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We always had one 'big' gift from Santa, and other things from my parents. Stockings were from Santa as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1941941 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 20:00:57 +0000 Tanjowen 1941941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Parents only. They didn't believe in letting children believe in Santa (but we did the Easter bunny...go figure). I'm super excited about doing Santa with my LO! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1941926 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:52:00 +0000 birdofafeather 1941926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>both! everything in our stocking was from santa and then usually he brought one big gift that was wrapped too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1941920 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:41:08 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1941920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Parents </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1941893 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:23:15 +0000 NCSUchick27 1941893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both, the big gifts came from Santa, and the smaller ones were from my parents. Also, the presents from Santa were never wrapped, but the ones from my parents were. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1941817 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:21:59 +0000 MrsKMM 1941817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both, one "big" thing from each, but my mom's handwriting gave it away pretty early :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1941815 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:21:07 +0000 mrs. tictactoe 1941815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't really remember, but I think they were all from Santa. Even my grandma would put Santa on her gift tags.</p> <p>Now, we do most from Santa and just a couple from us for Liam. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1941813 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:19:42 +0000 Smurfette 1941813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Santa! </p> <p>My gifts are still from Santa and not my parents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1941785 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:44:11 +0000 Meowkers 1941785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It would be one gift from Santa and then one gift from my parents. My parents always give one large, luxury item instead of many gifts.</p> <p>I remember pretending the believe in Santa even after I no longer did just so I could continue receiving the Santa gift :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1941737 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:13:00 +0000 Anya 1941737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>None of the gifts were actually "from" Santa, he was just the bringer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1941733 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:11:03 +0000 Kimberlybee 1941733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wrote letters to Santa for a couple of years starting in 1st grade and never got any gifts from Santa. I concluded in my childhood reasoning that Santa only gives gifts to Caucasian kids. My parents were quick to nip that in the bud and said Santa only gives gifts to those that are ill, orphan, and may be dying. Also, that I should be happy because I was healthy and alive. So I never really wanted Santa to visit me after that talk, the scare tactic worked on me I guess. LOL I really don't fault them for it, they just never really understood the spirit of Christmas. </p> <p>For our DD, we are definitely going to embrace the idea of Santa and let her imagination roam. We'll give out books or something small from Santa and mention that he was a kind man that helped poor kids during his day. It's just something fun to believe in that can feel real just by believing. But for us, Jesus is the reason for the season so we'll emphasize giving to others and acts of kindness too. She'll still be getting lots of gifts from us but as she gets older, I want to sign up for Angel tree and donate to Toys for Tots etc... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1941731 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:09:50 +0000 yoursilverlining 1941731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mostly from Santa, but a special gift or two from mom and dad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1941710 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:57:19 +0000 catomd00 1941710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1941704 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:53:38 +0000 MrsRcCar 1941704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both. My parents always wrapped their gifts and left santas mostly unwrapped to make it seem real for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1941703 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:52:50 +0000 Ms.Badger 1941703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got gifts from Santa, the Elves, Mrs. Claus (clothes), and other holiday themed individuals. We got an ornament each year from our dad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1941701 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:51:24 +0000 Cherrybee 1941701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They were all from Santa. Oh, the anxiety I used to feel going downstairs in the morning: "what if he hasn't been?". :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/were-your-christmas-gifts-from-santa-your-parents-or-both-growing-up#post-1941696 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:50:03 +0000 .twist. 1941696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both! </p>