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Ask Ann Cannon: Beware of skipping the whole Santa thing with your child

Dear Santa Is a Phony • No. However! Be warned that your future son- or daughter-in-law who grew up believing in Santa Claus may be less than happy with this decision when attempting to establish holiday traditions with your future grandchildren. #ipredictmaritaldiscordahead.

Dear Lone Ranger • Have you asked them to help you? Because here’s the thing I’ve noticed about visiting grandchildren (myself included back in the day). “Reading minds” isn’t their superpower. Invite them (and their parents) to join you IN the kitchen so that you can all spend time AWAY from the kitchen.