I've never allowed Santa with my kids and their Christmas season is wonderful

The holidays start earlier and earlier every year and expectations, shopping lists and parties are never-ending. By the time December begins, many parents are already out of breath. I’m not having it. I want the Christmas season to be peaceful and joyful. I refuse to run around like a madwoman fulfilling shopping lists, going to every holiday party and most of all, perpetuating the Santa tradition for my kids.  

That’s right — we don’t do the whole Santa thing in our family. No gifts from Santa.