The Christmas magic is real 

The magic of Christmas has enveloped me. Last night we went driving around town looking at the Christmas lights. I was taken back to my days as a child as my eyes danced in the twinkling of each bulb. We saw really cute penguins, elves, reindeer, and moose. We also saw some very unique decor with Santa as a hockey player complete with a Maple Leaf jersey, Santa on a  camouflage motor bike, and the one that made me tear up a beautiful white lighted Eiffel Tower. Then the chorus of questions poured in like a hot cup of insatiable curiosity. I then remembered all my inquisitive questions that I bombarded my Mom with every year. From my precious preschooler:

“Will Santa bring me my Bat Cave?”

“Does Santa like cookies or muffins?”

“Will he wake me up when he gets here so we can play with his reindeer?”

From my wise but vulnerable to the truth, elementary school student:

“How will Santa come to our house if we don’t have a chimney?”

“How will he walk through the front door and not set off the alarm?”

And the last one I’m hearing more and more this year…

“Is Santa really real-or is just you and Dad?”

I think back to what my Mom said all those years ago and it’s the same thing that I’ve told my oldest son.


Merry Christmas blessings to you from our house to yours. ?

Jeanine Lebsack

Writer, research assistant, podcaster, reiki healer, and a passionate advocate for neurodiversity. On my writing journey I’ve discovered a plethora of passions including writing, researching, entertaining through song and dance, with a desire to explore and create something transformational and healing. I believe in the sacred art of storytelling and that there’s power in the written and spoken word. Join me on my journey using the magic of words, music, and heart song. I believe we create ripples of energy that flow throughout the universe and by sharing our stories it creates change, positivity, and healing. Have a listen to my podcast on Spotify and Anchor at House of a Writer.

17 thoughts on “The Christmas magic is real 

    • 24 December 2015 at 8:49 pm
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      Amen I was 10 the day the magic died and I kick myself saying I should’ve kept my big mouth shut. ?

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  • 24 December 2015 at 9:27 pm
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    The magic of Christmas lives on in my heart….Santa, the Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy and all the other wonderful friends that have been part of my life over the years still come out to play during the year….Santa is one of my oldest friends…..He always brings me what I ask for…..nice ole man!!! Merry Christmas……..HO HO HO

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    • 24 December 2015 at 10:57 pm
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      I love that Kat! Keeping the majic alive season after season that’s the key to a happy life. Merry Christmas from my house to yours. ???

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  • 25 December 2015 at 10:44 pm
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    Christmas is a mixture of many things…all wonderful and exciting…Hope yours is a Fantastic one this year…keep up the great posts…love reading them! You are being heard!

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    • 26 December 2015 at 1:26 am
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      I agree it’s a wonderful time to reflect on our blessings. Today has been fabulous thank you so much for loving my writing. It feels fantastic to read, understood, and heard! Blessings to you. ?

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  • 26 December 2015 at 6:21 am
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    When my boys were 6 and 4, I dressed up as Santa that Christmas and their mother woke them up to see ‘Santa in action.’ They were still half asleep so our little trick worked. They know the truth now though. Happy Christmas Jeanine.

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    • 26 December 2015 at 6:34 pm
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      Awe Mike what a beautiful memory to share with your son’s! I love that so much, my in-laws did something similar when my oldest son was one. I love those Christmas memories to cherish. Thank you for sharing that I got all misty about it. Happy Christmas season to you. ???

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      • 26 December 2015 at 9:46 pm
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        Aw thanks, Jeanine. I wonder if they still remember it. I’m seeing my eldest on Wednesday, I’ll have to ask him.

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        • 26 December 2015 at 10:15 pm
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          You’re welcome I think that’s a beautiful gift to remember. ?

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