Why do many Atheists support the “Santa is real” lie?

If Atheists are going to lie to kids that “Santa is real” to “enhance” the Christmyth experience, and to use it as a “be good or else” blackmailing parenting tool, then why don’t they also use the “God is real” lie to “enhance” kids life experience and use it as a “be good or else" blackmailing social engineering tool?



If any Atheists on this forum tell kids “Santa is real” I would really like them to explain why they do this (please be honest).

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