This mom had the perfect response to her kids asking about Santa

As a parent, you never know when is the right time to break the news about Santa Claus. Do you wait for your kid to ask about him? Do you wait for your kid to learn it from someone else? Once your kid reaches a certain age, do you divulge the truth?

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Is there ever a right time?

One mom was faced with these hardships, but she didn't want to ruin the magic for her kids. Instead, she devised a brilliantly creative way to break the news to them.

Charity Hutchinson turned one small fairy tale into something good. By doing so, she's not only keeping the magic alive, but she's helping others as well.

Way to go, Mom!

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