When we were young every Christmas Eve we would read "The Polar Express" just before going to bed.  I always wanted to be a "believer" and hear the bell ring:)  The other day at church i was talking to a friend who said they sat their 10 and 12 year old kids down to tell them that they (their parents) had been Santa all along...she said she felt like they were getting a little too old to still believe in Santa Claus.  That made me sad.  Even though i'm the mom now and play the part of "santa" for my kids, i still "believe" in santa....there is something so magical how it all comes together Christmas morning.   I hope i always hear the bell ring each Christmas!