The Magic of Santa Claus: The Power of Belief binds Children and Adults
The Christmas season has arrived. The city is adorned with illuminations, and hearts are filled with excitement and anticipation. At the center of it all is Santa Claus, dressed in red and always smiling. But how do children actually perceive Santa Claus?
According to a book I recently read, children perceive the ‘Santa dressed up by adults at the daycare Christmas party during the day’ and the ‘Santa who delivers presents to children’s bedrooms at night’ in different ways. It was suggested that 4-year-olds tend to judge the adult-dressed Santa as ‘real’, while 6-year-olds tend to judge it as ‘fake’. There was also a suggestion that 6-year-olds judge the Santa who delivers presents at night as ‘real’.
This research provides a new perspective on child developmental psychology by revealing how much children believe in Santa Claus and how that belief changes over time.
I myself have been told by children, ‘Teacher, Santa only comes to children.’ Each time, I respond, ‘That’s not true. If you believe, he will come to adults too.’ In fact, adults who believe in Santa Claus are actually the most strategic. Because they know that the ‘power of belief’ is the secret to attracting presents.
They know the joy of finding something in their stockings on Christmas morning. It might be coal, or it might be a diamond. But it is the surprise brought by the ‘power of belief’ that is the greatest gift of all.
That’s why, as they grow older, they continue to quietly wait for Santa Claus in their hearts without doubting his existence. And that believing heart becomes the diamond in the stocking. The magic of Santa Claus is an eternal gift for all those who hold the breath in anticipation on Christmas night.
当ピアノ教室では、英語によるレッスンも行っています。”Wisteria Pianoclass"というkeywordで検索してwebsiteからお気軽にお問い合わせください。Welcome！
According to a book I recently read, children perceive the ‘Santa dressed up by adults at the daycare Christmas party during the day’ and the ‘Santa who delivers presents to children’s bedrooms at night’ in different ways. It was suggested that 4-year-olds tend to judge the adult-dressed Santa as ‘real’, while 6-year-olds tend to judge it as ‘fake’. There was also a suggestion that 6-year-olds judge the Santa who delivers presents at night as ‘real’.
This research provides a new perspective on child developmental psychology by revealing how much children believe in Santa Claus and how that belief changes over time.
I myself have been told by children, ‘Teacher, Santa only comes to children.’ Each time, I respond, ‘That’s not true. If you believe, he will come to adults too.’ In fact, adults who believe in Santa Claus are actually the most strategic. Because they know that the ‘power of belief’ is the secret to attracting presents.
They know the joy of finding something in their stockings on Christmas morning. It might be coal, or it might be a diamond. But it is the surprise brought by the ‘power of belief’ that is the greatest gift of all.
That’s why, as they grow older, they continue to quietly wait for Santa Claus in their hearts without doubting his existence. And that believing heart becomes the diamond in the stocking. The magic of Santa Claus is an eternal gift for all those who hold the breath in anticipation on Christmas night.
当ピアノ教室では、英語によるレッスンも行っています。”Wisteria Pianoclass"というkeywordで検索してwebsiteからお気軽にお問い合わせください。Welcome！
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