In an unusual twist this holiday season, parents are penning heartfelt apology letters from Santa to explain why their children won’t be receiving the latest must-have toy: the Hatchimal. As the craze for this 2016 holiday sensation continues to escalate, many parents find themselves frantically searching store shelves, while others adopt a more creative strategy. Instead of risking a Christmas morning meltdown, they are opting to have Santa deliver a preemptive apology.
These letters express Santa’s regret for not being able to deliver a Hatchimal on Christmas morning, with some versions even promising a future delivery once the toy is back in stock. While the intention is to maintain the magic of the holidays for children, the idea of Santa needing to apologize feels a bit excessive. After all, when did Saint Nick become beholden to the whims of children? He’s meant to uphold the spirit of giving, not to apologize for unmet gift expectations.
Some of these letters even include elaborate tales about the endangered Hatchimal population and how your child’s insistence on receiving one could lead to dire consequences. Rather than an “I owe you” for a Hatchimal, the letters often deliver a blunt “not going to happen.” This shift in expectations is not necessarily a bad thing. Christmas lists should serve as inspiration for parents rather than as ultimatums from their children.
It’s important to remember that kids shouldn’t expect to receive every item on their wish list. While we all want to see our children happy, the reality is that fulfilling every request is not feasible. This year it’s the Hatchimal, but what happens when they ask for the latest iPhone, which could be out of reach financially or on backorder? Learning to cope with disappointment is an essential life lesson, especially during the holiday season.
As parents, we shouldn’t cede this much authority to Santa. Why exhaust ourselves searching for a toy that may not even be available? Instead, we could explain to our children that Santa’s magic has its limits. Let’s be honest: by the next holiday season, that Hatchimal will likely be gathering dust under the bed, along with many other once-coveted toys.
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In summary, the trend of parents writing apology letters from Santa highlights a growing anxiety around holiday gift-giving. While the intent is to protect children from disappointment, it may be more beneficial to instill in them the understanding that not every wish can be granted.