Here is something that I've forwarded to many friends and people love it. I hope it's something you can use. It's called "Keeper of the Magic":
The Keeper of the Magic
The time has come for some of the children in our
class when they are questioning the existence of
magical creatures/people (Santa, the Tooth Fairy,
etc.). Although it may seem a bit sad to us, it is
one of expected growth. I ask that when this happens
with your child, you gently explain that there are
others who still believe in such magic and that
telling them otherwise would not be appropriate. It
might also be nice to somehow recognize your child’s
passage into another phase of development with a sort
of “rite of passage”. So often these steps towards
adulthood go unrecognized/honored. The child
“loses”something from childhood yet does not “gain”
any recognized privilege and/or responsibility. Such
a ceremony can do exactly that.
Below is a ceremonby taken from Sanctuaries of
Childhood, Nurtuing a Child’s Spritual Lift by Shea
Dorian (she is also the author of 7 tTimes the Sun.
Although this may not be the “right” ceremony for your
family, I offer it to you as a way of beginning to
think about such a ceremony. I also encourage you to
begin thinking of other situations/”passages” you and
your child will be faced with eithin the next few
years, and how your family will acknowledge your
child’s emerging adolescence.
Keeper of the Magic Ceremony
Child’s Vow:
“In the name of the Easter Bunny/St. Nicholas/Santa
Claus and his reindeer, Garden Gnomes and Flower
Faries, and the Tooth Fairy I ______________ vow on
this day _______________ to share the magic that has
been so generously given to me. I promise to be a
keeper of the magic for my little
(brother/sister/friends/buddy name each) and all the
children everywhere who continue to believe.
As my mother and father before me, I promise to keep
alive the spirit of the Easter Bunny, St. Nicholas and
his horse, Santa Clause and his reindeer, Farden
Gnomes and Flower Fairies, and the Tooth Fairy (fill
in what you want). I will carry the spirit of giving
and magic within me, and promise to faithfully serve.”
Blessing: Child repeats 3 times:
“I am the keeper of the Magic.” Parents sprinkle child
with fairy dust (white glitter).
Gift Giving: Parents give a symbolic gift (ie. Crystal
pendant on silver chain) as a reminder of child’s vow
to be a keeper of the magic.
Sending Forth: As a final blessing, touch child and
sing a blessing song.
M. G.
____@____.com