While the Tooth Fairy herself may be surprisingly modern, the bits of folklore that went into her creation are hundreds of years old.

In a post on Reddit, the woman writes that her four- and six-year-olds are "still at that age where they truly believe in the whole Santa thing" Virginia Chamlee is a Politics Writer at PEOPLE.

In a recent discussion, NFL legend Deion Sanders opened up about his parenting philosophy, particularly regarding the myths surrounding childhood figures like Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy.

Saying something like, ‘Santa Claus has reindeer that fly’ is true ... cent of people had actually played along with the Santa myth when they were children, even though they knew it wasn ...

Some parents have worried on social media (and in advice columns) that furthering the Santa Claus myth with their children amounts to an endorsement of dishonesty, and could even be traumatizing ...

For new parents, the myth of Santa Claus then poses a dilemma. Should you practice what you preach and tell your children the truth? Or is there something special about Santa that makes this lie OK?

For parts of the year, it experiences total darkness. But, thanks to Nast, it’s the place most associated with Santa Claus. And the myth has grown past just Santa himself: In many depictions of ...

The true story of Santa Claus is a fascinating blend of history, myth, and cultural evolution. From the kind deeds of Saint Nicholas to the vibrant, jolly figure created by artists and advertisers ...