Essex Reporter: Seasons Greetings 2017

December 21, 2017 • The Essex Reporter & Colchester Sun • B1

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December 21, 2017 • The Essex Reporter & Colchester Sun • B3

s eason's greetings

Dear Santa ...

GARRY'S

Essex children send wishes to the North Pole, via the Essex Reporter For Christmas I would like a Rottweiler. Because it could remind me of my old dog, Caesar. And because it could make a new ornament for the tree next year – Brody, 9 I hope I have been good this year. I hope I get a lot of presents. You are the BEST. – Sam I want a PlayStation, a dog, a few games and have my phone back.

– Gabriella I’m a big kid, but I still believe in you, who embodies love. I believe in the reason for the season. I believe in the spirit of Christmas. I believe the world would be a better place if we acted kind, generous and loving toward each other, all year ’round. I still have hope and believe we can all come closer together with respect and care for one another. True love, amongst all, is my Christmas wish this year.

Very sincerely, Angela Can you make an ice skating doll?

– Charlotte I would like a trampoline, a bumblebee robot,

treadmill, Lego set (Batman) and sharks. My name is Kjell. I hope you bring my presents soon and quick.

– Kjell I love Christmas and I love you!

– Lena Next time, don’t throw a paper. I want a gift, dear Santa.

– Pradnya How do you elves do all that work?

Anyway, I love your work and I would like rollerblades and if it is OK some safety gear.

– Anna I want Hatchimal and a toy deer.

– Poppy

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We want to thank everyone for a great 2017!

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– Annabel I will have so much fun on Christmas! I hope you to too.

– Logan I’ve been a very good girl. I would like a Cabbage Patch Kid, bear and a ball.

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I want a Christmas hat. I’ve been good this year. Lucy the Elf is in my home.

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