Justin Bieber: I never believed in Santa

Justin Bieber didn't believe in Santa Claus when he was growing up.

The 17-year-old Canadian star never looked forward to Father Christmas delivering presents over the festive period.

Justin's mother wanted him to remember the religious meaning behind the festive season and decided to be honest with him.

"My mom always told me there wasn't a Santa," Justin told AOL Music. "This was her logic: she thought if I grew up knowing about Santa then finding out he wasn't real, that it would be like she was lying to me. And then when she told me about God, I maybe wouldn't believe her.

"So she just wanted to be straight-up and honest with me all the time."

Even though Justin learned the truth at a young age, he didn't want to spoil the magic for his friends. He decided not to tell anyone what he knew.

"I didn't tell my friends or ruin it for anyone," he smiled. "I was a good kid!"

When Justin was growing up, his family had a special way of exchanging Christmas gifts. They would play a game to determine which present they opened.

"We played a game on Christmas Day where everyone brought a girl gift and a boy gift. You roll the dice and if you get doubles, you get to pick a present and if you don't, it's the next person's turn," he explained. "Then, the next time you roll doubles you get to choose someone else's present and switch.

"One time I really wanted a Game Boy but I ended up with pots and pans, which was disappointing. I think I gave them to my mom."

Justin will be spending Christmas Eve with his mother and her family, then will visit his father and younger siblings on Christmas Day.

When the singer was quizzed about his perfect present this year, Justin revealed he already has everything he needs.

"To be honest, I really don't have any Christmas wishes this year… I just wish to be happy and that everyone be healthy in my family," he added. "And I wish that everybody gets to hear my Christmas album - and hopefully like it!"

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