My middle nephew was terrified of Santa. He wouldn't go near any Santa at parties or in the stores. He had to have his presents delivered to the tree rather than having a strange man enter his bedroom in the night.
He is now a policeman. :laugh:
I agree with not lying to your children because you want them to trust you.
As a Christian when my son questioned Santa, I explained that Santa Claus is a translation of Saint Nicholas, a bishop, who was very kind to the poor.
I never called the character Father Christmas for that reason. My...