Christmas, a time of joy, turned sour for one family as a Reddit user sought advice on a family feud sparked by differing beliefs in Santa Claus. The mother, preparing to host a Christmas party, faced a dilemma: her grandson, aged 25, doesn’t believe in Santa, while her younger children, 7 and 9, do. Worried the magic might be spoiled, she asked her daughter to talk to her grandson. When the daughter refused, asserting she wouldn’t make her son lie, tensions escalated.

In an emotional confrontation, the mother insisted that if her daughter and grandson couldn’t uphold the Santa belief for the younger kids, they should spend Christmas alone. This ultimatum led to accusations of favoritism and unreasonableness. The daughter felt her mother prioritized the happiness of the younger children over hers. The mother defended her stance, stating her husband supported their desire to preserve the magic.

As the Reddit community weighed in, surprising the mother, the majority sided against her, deeming her actions unjust. The Christmas clash highlights the challenges families face in reconciling differing beliefs during the festive season.