Mall Santas

Okay folks...here's a question for you.

How do you explain to your kids about the Santas that are in the malls?

Here's what we told the Princess:

The Santas at the malls are "Santa's Helpers".

Santa can't be at each mall at the same time so he has these guys out. Plus, the REAL Santa is a little too busy getting prepared to be at the malls.

The "Santa's Helpers" talk to the kids each day after Thanksgiving. Each night, each helper EMAILs the REAL Santa in the North Pole about the kids he spoke with that day. This way the REAL Santa has an updated list of what each child wants.

PLUS, the "Santa's Helpers" can get notes from the parents indicating if their child has been naughty or nice.

How do you like our explanation?

As for gifts? The toys are all from Santa. Any clothes the kids receive are from family. Santa only gives gifts to kids. Adults have to buy gifts (clothes) for each other -- since we don't really play with toys.