It was the 1st grade and a couple days away from Christmas.

As usual, my friends and I were arguing about what toys we were going to get from Santa that year.

Me: I asked Santa for a toy and he’s going to give it to me

Him: I asked Santa for a phone and he’s going to give it to me.

Me and Him: Cooooooool!!!

My teacher, Mrs. Reddington, was nearby listening to the whole conversation. She then said a statement that I would never forget for the rest of my life.

“You know Santa isn’t real, right? It’s just your parents putting presents there.”

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