Random Christmas rant, but I have to get this off my chest. Okay

I told my four year old nephew that Santa is real.
I like the joy on his face when he thinks about the 'wonders' this world has and the 'magic' even though it's not real. It makes him happy. And I guess, the fleeting joy outweighs the disappointment that comes when he grows older.
And I was there once, when my parents told me Santa was real, and when I look back, I actually enjoyed those moments of happiness.
Meh, but of course not everyone's the same.

Honestly, I was never told about Santa, or the tooth fairy, or the easter bunny. I lived a perfectly normal life without the need to be told a lie.

And that's why I said 'not everyone's the same'.

One thing I don't understand about Christmas is that "Christmas spirit " you should always be nice to people even if there is no reason just to be a good person

I agree with you completely
On the flip side, it's a way to get your child to behave when they're young. Then when they get older, they already know how to act so they no longer need to have 'you're not gonna get presents from Santa' hanging over their head.

telling kids about santa can actually be beneficial. if you have a kid crying in the cart at walmart for a toy they've wanted for soooo long, and you can't or won't buy it, you're going to need something to say. Which is where "if you be a good boy/girl, santa will get you one for christmas." You can't possible say "if you're good, mommy/daddy/we will get you one for christmas"- all that child would hear is "you're going to have to wait days/months for me to buy this toy."

Also, the idea of santa is magical. when a kid believes in santa it's like one of the most innocent things. and it's pretty cute. plus, parents don't usually tell kids that santa isn't real, they either eventually start to realize it's impossible he is or some a.sshole kid who's parents didn't tell them about santa clause ruins it for the entire class.