Analysis Quote by Thomm Quackenbush

Kids believe in Santa; adults believe in childhood.

— Cate Kennedy

The Santa myth is one of the most effective means ever devised for intimidating children, eroding their self- esteem, twisting their behavior, warping their…

— Tom Flynn

Be sure to lie to your kids about the benevolent, all-seeing Santa Claus. It will prepare them for an adulthood of believing in God.

— Scott Dikkers

Look, at some point, people have to tell their kids that Santa Claus isn't real. I hate to be the guy to do it,…

— Floyd Landis

I think one of the reasons we have children is to believe everything all over again. And I'm not talking Santa, here, either.

— Elizabeth Berg

We all ought to understand we're on our own. Believing in Santa Claus doesn't do kids any harm for a few years but it…

— Andy Rooney

Santa is our culture's only mythic figure truly believed in by a large percentage of the population. It's a fact that most of the…

— Chris Van Allsburg

“However Santa is handled in your home, it provides an opportunity to teach children about wise words as they are exposed to those whose…

— Lydia Brownback

“Most kids grow up leaving something out for Santa at Christmas time when he comes down the chimney. I used to make presents for…

— Jeanette Winterson

It is that bizarre thing. If I had kids, I, of course, would tell them there's Santa, but it's also just an odd feeling…

— Tig Notaro

Empathising with the younger children on whom the same confidence trick was being imposed, I embarked on a crusade around the neighbourhood, telling all…

— Barbara Smoker

What about Santa's cookies? I suppose 'parents' eat those, too?

— Will Ferrell