When your child first starts asking questions, your instinct might be to reassure them that Santa is real and his magic powers help him defy logic. Even though you probably don't lie to your kids often, you might be tempted to stretch the truth in an effort to spare them pain. After all, you don't want to "ruin" Christmas for them.
But, if they're asking questions, they want to know the truth. And you won't harm them by being honest.
This doesn't mean you have to jump in and tell them the whole story. Instead, you might ask a few questions back.
Ask, "What makes you ask that?" or "What do you think about that?" It's okay to let kids form their own conclusions.
If your child insists on getting an answer, it's best to be up front. When confronted with, "Just tell me. Is there really a Santa?" be honest, and explain that you're behind the presents from Santa.