Children are always looking for things to believe in: fairies, unicorns, mermaids, and of course Santa. For a holiday about joy and whimsical winter cheer, having a face for the holiday makes sense.

Christmas time with kids is filled with warm, cozy traditions: Listening to Christmas music while decorating the tree, going to look at Christmas lights with hot chocolate in hand, and taking the kids ...

An opinion columnist explains her decision not to teach her children to believe in Santa Claus. The author wanted to avoid the eventual "lie" and potential breakdown of trust with her children.

When my youngest stopped believing in Santa, I was worried that Christmas wouldn't feel special. As an Italian Catholic raising Jewish children, Santa was a way for me to pass along my heritage. By ...