D1 Letters to Santa

The Monett Times

Viewpoint

Saturday, December 19, 2020 • Page 3A

STAFF VIEW

’Twas printed before Christmas

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was the week before Christmas, and all through the newsroom, Typing hands were a’clatter with Santa wishes to zoom through.

Each year we ask second-graders their wishes KYLE TROUTMAN for toys, And most of them tell and can he fly? us they were good girls How can you eat all and boys. those cookies, and how do There are 338 letters we your reindeer stay in the will deliver this year, sky?

And we hope they bring A lot of children were parents and Santa Claus thankful for Santa sending cheer. their home an elf, Each year there are gifts Though they have quesmost children would like, tioned the magic that sits Popular choices are them upon the shelf.

Barbies, nerf guns and The letters are quite fun bikes. for us to read and tranAmong the young lassscribe, es, LoL Dolls are the rage, Though some give us And for the lads, it’s heavy hearts when we things like have to hover“Puppies and describe. boards or a A few kittens are .22-gauge. kids’ Some perennial gifts in requests can get indicate demand, ambitious some diffiwith their But this year one cult times.

Christmas boy asked for a failWithout gift asks, they One hedgehog in his come every kiddo this year, an hand. Most year even unfortunate wished for children say paradigm.

10,000,000 you they’ve been good, getCan cash! mom and Nintendos but some will be dad back and Xboxes together, stressin’ would also or bring be big scores.

One wee girl this my parents Some year wrote, ‘I was money? kids say My doggo they deserve noty but I larn my is lost or has them, died, so can lesn.’” because they you get me a do all their new puppy? chores.

We at the paper hope Another popular all the second-graders’ request is for the new wishes will come true Playstation 5, Though we realize some Though some asked for may be much harder than 3s or 4s, so the numbers others to do. don’t jive.

We hope you take some Many wish for iPads time to read the letters and iPhones and tablets from our kids, and more, And we hope Santa But we hope parents drops by with gifts when relieve Santa and buy they shut their eyelids. those at the store.

The best part of Not all families can Christmas is the spirit of afford to award such highgiving, tech gadgets, And we hope your holiSo please consider the days are rewarding and “from” and keep equal all fulfilling.

Santa’s magic.

As the 25th fast Puppies and kittens are approaches, an exciting perennial gifts in demand, morning is in sight, But this year one boy So Merry Christmas to asked for a hedgehog in his all, and to all a good night! hand.

Most children say they Note: All examples of have been good, but some gift requests, questions to will be stressin’ Santa, and everything else One wee girl this year mentioned in this column wrote, ‘I was noty but I may be found within the larn my lesn.’

Santa Letters tab that Some children are will be printed in the generous, making sibling Wednesday, Dec. 23 edirequests this winter, tion of The Monett Times.

Others say they deserve their requests, as they are Kyle Troutman has served nice to their sisters. as the editor of The Monett Almost all kids that age Times since 2014. In 2017, are full of intense, burning he was named William E. questions, James/Missouri Outstanding Like, how do you delivYoung Journalist for daily er the world’s gifts, and all newspapers. He may be in one session? reached at 417-235-3135 or Where do you make editor@monett-times.com. your toys? Is Rudolph real

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The purpose of the Viewpoint page is to provide a forum of various opinions. We encourage letters to the editor, but ask that submissions be 250 words or less. The opinions of columnists, letter writers and cartoonists are not necessarily shared by The Monett Times or its staff. If you have an opinion, send a letter to Editor Kyle Troutman, The Monett Times, 505 E. Broadway, Monett, MO 65708, or by email to editor@ monett-times.com.

STATE VIEW

Empathy, and increased pay, for our educators

While we’ve rightfully praised our health care workers during the pandemic, we’ve sometimes taken for granted another segment of front-line workers: teachers.

They, too, are risking the health of themselves and their families to accomplish a task we as a society haven’t always valued enough: educating our children. This year, they’ve done it amid routine handwashing, increased cleaning, temperature checks, masks and trying to social distance children, which is likely akin to herding cats.

We need to show appreciation for our teachers because it is right but also for a practical matter: We need to keep them.

Studies show students don’t learn as well through distance learning

as they do through inperson classes.

But keeping schools open requires keeping teachers, and that hasn’t been easy during the pandemic.

Jefferson City School District’s middle and high schools switched to distance learning Nov. 16 due to a staffing shortage.

They’ve since returned to in-person classes. Some other schools have gone to distance learning at times this year.

Beyond showing our appreciation to teachers, what do we need to do to convince them to continue accepting the increased risk of getting COVID-19 and possibly bringing it home to their own families?

The Blair Oaks R-2 School District is on the right track. Its Board of Education approved a substitute pay increase

from $75 to $80 a day in August. Now, it has voted to pay substitute teachers $80 for the first 10 days they work and $85 every day after.

Superintendent Jim Jones recommended a pay raise as a thank you to substitute teachers who are willing to work as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

“This is a token of appreciation,” Jones said.

“This says, ‘Thank you for your commitment to our kids.‘” Granted, it’s perhaps more of a symbolic gesture than anything.

Ultimately, like at all schools, the law of supply and demand will determine whether it’s enough.

But other schools should take a cue from Blair Oaks. To make teachers and substitutes (who often are subbing

for teachers who are sick) feel safe and valued, schools need to keep up their safety protocols, but they also need to make it financially worth teachers’ while.

Another way to keep our teachers is to prioritize them among the first to receive access to the vaccine, along with health care workers. We support members of Congress who are making such a push.

They, like health care workers, are front-line workers who are putting them and their loved ones at risk.

To put our children and their education first, we need to also put our teachers first. We ask area schools to do what’s needed to accomplish this.

— The Jefferson City NewsTribune

FINANCIAL VIEW

Only you can make it happen

Dear Dave, I’ve got so many things I want to address and change about my life, both personally and professionally, in the coming year. Do you have any advice or practices for helping people be successful and achieve their goals? — Tim Dear Tim, Goals are dreams, but you can’t stop with just dreaming.

Examining your goals inside and out, and by thoughtfully constructing small, achievable steps toward them is the key to creating change in your life. Remember, too, that it’s your responsibility—not someone else’s—to fix things in your life. If you’re waiting for someone or something else to make things better, you’re going to be disappointed.

When it comes to setting and achieving goals, be specific about what you want to achieve. Vague, unspecified ideas will only cause you to feel overwhelmed, and this

DAVE RAMSEY DAVE SAYS will likely lead to you giving up.

Also, make your goals measurable.

If you want to lose weight, don’t simply write down “lose weight” as a goal. How much weight do you want to lose? How many pounds would you have to lose per week in order to see the desired result in a specified amount of time?

This one may sound silly, but are the goals you have in mind your goals? If a spouse or friend sets goals for you, you’re probably not going to succeed. Creating a goal, and taking ownership of it, will give you more incentive to meet your

goal. Setting a time frame will help you develop more realistic goals, too. And last, always put your goals in writing. Write them down, and review them often. This will provide you with added motivation to make your goals a reality.

Successful people examine and reassess their lives on a regular basis. When they realize changes need to be made, they start living intentionally, in writing, on paper, and on purpose! — Dave

Dave Ramsey is a seven-time No. 1 national best-selling author, personal finance expert, and host of The Dave Ramsey Show, heard by more than 16 million listeners each week. He has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Today Show, Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more. Since 1992, Dave has helped people regain control of their money, build wealth and enhance their lives.

He also serves as CEO for Ramsey Solutions.

YOUR VIEW

Pitfalls to consider with COVID stats

Dear Editor: Regardless of where we fall on the pandemic opinion spectrum, we all need to have at least a basic understanding of the pitfalls associated with the statistics that are being quoted.

We each want what’s best for the country, but as various authorities request, even demand, that the public accept their recommended treatment protocol, there are

some fundamental data issues which they need to address.

First is the question of independent validation: there is a long-term, on-going controversy surrounding the validity of multiple cornerstone medical research papers.

Response time may dictate that replicationadditional study take place at a later date, but those of us who came of age during the 1950s and 1960s

remember well the thalidomide scandal, purportedly one of the greatest manmade medical disasters in history.

With regard to “statistical success,” there is a long history of improper study conclusions. Assuming the mistake has been made innocently (not profit based), the mis-characterization often happens when the focus is upon observed success, when performed on a sample set

that is designed to be “positive,” while not recognizing failed results that were observed on the sample set that was known to be “negative” — The Bayesian Trap.

Authorities may soon request (demand) yet more stringent public responses, but no one (media or otherwise) is discussing basic data issues.

Gene Ballay Aurora

Letters to Santa tows for three good resins. I did chores, I’ve been nice, I’ve not been naughty. When you need to look in the living room, I’m going to leave cookies and milk.

Thank you.

Jamison Boone Dear Santa, This year I would like many things for Christmas for example I would like to have a PS5, a TV and livigs mopsion 3 please. I have been a good boy this year so I think I deserve these presents.

Three good things I have done are I’ve done by chors, helped my mom shop, and good to my sister.

Henry Moss

Each year, the Cassville Democrat, The Monett Times and area businesses help our local second-graders by ensuring that their letters to Santa get a little extra “push” by publishing them here. In this section, we have included letters from the children of Cassville, Exeter, Monett, Pierce City, Purdy, Shell Knob, Southwest, Verona and Wheaton elementary schools as well as St. Lawrence and St. Mary’s Catholic schools.

CASSVILLE Dear Santa, I would like many things for Christmas. First of all, I rellye want a hover board thanks. As well as a computer. Finally I want a iPohone. I think I deserve these presents. I help my dad.

Trai Tulley Dear Santa, I want a i pad please. a phone please. a computer please. I help my mom watch Wyatt, do laundry. Please look in the living room. I will leave you a not and cookies and milk.

Hayden Jantzen Dear Santa, I would like many things for

Christmas. First of all I want a hover board, and a Nerf gun, a IPad, a bike, and a gum ball machine. I have been a good boy this year. I think I deserve these presents. Three good things I have done are first I do my chores, I clean my room, I respect my teacher, and my parents. Finally clean my room.

When you come down the chimney please look in the kitchen because I am going to leave you cookies and milk. And Merry Christmas. Thank you Santa Merry Christmas.

James McClelland Dear Santa, I’m looking forward to your visit. I wunt a Play Stashon four and a iPad and rusty nails. I’ve been a good boy. I deserve these

Dear Santa, This year I would like many thining for Christmas. First of all I wolud like a phon ples. As well; I would like a big bowl of slime. Finally a mermaid doll! I have been a good girl this year so I think I deserve these presets. Three good thinings I have done are hlep my mom, clen the house, be good at daycare. When you come bown the chimney, please look in the kichin because I am going to leave you rice and cereal. Marry Christmas. Thank you Santa.

Nadia Gray Dear Santa, I want a lot of stuff. Here is what I want. I want a PC. I want a PS5. I want a vr headset. I want a computer. I deserve thease becauis I did cleaning. lisend. did chores. Merry Christmas Michael Lewis Dear Santa, This year I would like many things for Christmas. For example batman pjs and batman winter wear and batman sweater.

I have been a good girl this yer so I deserve these present. For example I have done my chores.

I helped with my baby brother and I have done good in school.

When you come down the chimney please look in the kitchen because I am going to leave you cookies and milk. Thank you Santa and Merry Christmas.

Gabby Connor

Dear Santa, I would like many things for Christmas. For example I would like an iPod and phone and PS5.

I think I deserve these presents.

Three good things I have done are clean the house help my friends listen to my teacher.

Remington Springfield Dear Santa, I want a PS4 please. I want lots of Pokemon cards and I want Pokemon toys and a I Phone 12. I have been a good boy this year. So I think I deserve these presents there good things I did clean my room and take out the trash next I check the mail.

Finally I wash the dishes. When you come down the chimney please look in the fridge because I am going to leave you milk and cookies. Thank you.

Tatum Wolfe Dear Santa, This year I would like Legos, Nerf gun, and a I Pad. I have been a good girl this year. So I think I deserve thes presents.

Three good things I have done.

Feed the dogs clen my room by my oun thangs.

Brynlee Shockley Dear Santa, I would like a Minecraft toy.

A Robolox toy. Lost of clothes.

I ben a good boy for 2 days.

I dizrve lost of homework and presets. Food and drancks. I’m going to leave a note for you.

Westin Lassiter Dear Santa, I would like many things for Christmas. First of all I want lots of dinosaur toys. As well I want shirts and pants. Finally I want some books. I have been a good boy this year so I think I deserrve these presents. Three good think I have done are I gave my dog a bath. Next I take care of my brother. Finally I help take the trash out. When you come down the chimney please look in the table because I am going to leave you cookies and milk. Thank you Santa and Merry Christmas.

Joel Peleon

The Monett Times Cassville Democrat

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Dear Santa, I wood like a gum ball musheen a paint ball gun a PS5 a ipad to a bing bag a nerf or nothing nerf gun some snow on Christmas day some football gear to. I have been a good boy I think I deserve these presents because I have cleened the house. And feed my dog’s and cat’s. When you come down the chimney please look in the cichin because I am going to leave you cooky’s and milk.

Thank you Santa and Merry Christmas.

Johnny Coatney Dear Santa, First I want a iPad. I want Legos as well. I want a Nerf gun. Finally my brothers want a PS5. I have been a good girl.

I think I desrve these presents.

Three good things I have done are. I have helped my friend get her glasses at the play ground. I helped decorate the Christmas tree. When you come down the chimney, please look on the table because I am going to leave you milk and cookies. Thank you Santa and Merry Christmas.

Paieiza Lopez Dear Santa, This year I would like many thangs for Christmas for example a PS4. As well as a hover bored. Finally a dirt bike. I have been a good boy this year so I think I deserve thes presents. Three good things I have done are I helped my dad, Mrs. Shaffer, I helped my mom.

Shawn Burdiss Dear Santa, First of all I want a barbie doll. As well, I want a lol doll that is tall. Finally a brush but with a doll on top. I have been a good girl this year so I think I deserve these presents. Three good things I have done are first I helped clean the dishes. Next I helped decorate the Christmas tree. Finally, I helped decrate the inside of my house. Thank you Santa and Merry Christmas.

Carla Cecenas

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Dear Santa, I would like L.O.L. O.M.G. remix cutetos fruitos slim. I have been a god girl. I think I deserve these presents because I helped make food, I swept the floor, I helped my firend. When you come down the chimney look in the liveing room for cookes and milk.

Coraline Hickman Dear Santa, Wut I wunt a xbocx a ifuon? kinpyuotr a pawrils. I am a boy.

I wuill leyv you kokucy. My nam Hunter. Wun you cum down the chimy I will leyv this in the Crismistry rit a chek mak hyr. I wil leyv you a presit. Thuac you this is all the thuay I wut a youtobr setup. A cor fur my dad. I want a lot uf duisour.

Hunter Grant

Letters To Santa

Dear Santa, My name is Liberty. This Christmas, I am thankful for famly. One thing I would like is shoogr Glieres. Thank for the peresens. Merry Christmas!

Liberty Cash

Dear Santa, My name is Isabell. This Christmas I am thankful for famly. One thing I would like is Big LoL’s. Thank you for loving me. Merry Chrisstmas!

Isabell Huffman

been a good boy. I have been good because I hepled my friend.

This year I would like to have a hover board. Thank you Santa and Merry Christmas.

Ashton Henderson

Dear Santa, My name is Nevaeh. This Christmas I am. One thing I would like is a puppe or my dog Max to come back. Thank you for you Merry Christmas!

Nevaeh Anderson

Dear Santa, My name is Ke’Alani. This Christmas I am thankful for you famle. One thing I would like is a reborn baby. Thank you for fins.

Merry Christmas!

Ke’Alani Bruton

I have year I kitten.

Merry

Dear Santa, My name is Kenzleigh.

This Christmas, I am thankful for my famley. One thing I would like is ToTo my life doll.

Thank you for presis. Merry Christmas.

Kenzleigh Speer

Dear Santa, My name is Aliza. This Christmas I am thankful for my family. One thing I would like is a hover board. Thank you for your loving and care. Merry Christmas!

Aliza

Dear Santa, My name is Luken. This Christmas I am thankful for my family and one thing I would like is a PS5. thank you for my Nerf gun. Merry Christmas.

Luken Elkins

Dear Santa, My name is Treasury. This Christmas, I am thankful for mom and dad. One thing I would like is Santa. Thank you for toys. Merry Christmas!

Treasury Vang

Dear Santa, My name is Jackson. This Christmas, I am thankful for mom. One thing I would like is worturle fpel. Thank you for evy thing. Merry Christmas!

Jackson Trent

Dear Santa, My name is Kynadee. This Christmas, I am thankful for you. One thing I would like is Games. Thank you for gifts.

Merry Christmas.

Kynadee Carter

Dear Santa, My name is Tanner. This Christmas I am thamkful for Santa. One thing I woudl ike is more family time. Thank you for tots. Merry Christmas!

Tanner Ray

Dear Santa, My name is Holley. This Christmas, I am thankful for my cat Jimmy. One thing I woudl like is a baby doll. Thank you for all your love and care. Merry Christmas.

Holley Cornell

Dear Santa, My name is Molly B. This Christmas I am thankful for every thang. One thang I would like is fack nalls. I am existis to selibrat this yere! Thank you! for bing my mom and dad Marry Chrismiss.

Molly B. Dear Santa, My name is Alex. This Christmas I am thankful for mis ly. One thing I would like is i botho. Thank you for toys and canbe. Merry Christmas.

Alex Kettner

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Dear Santa, My name is Madisyn. This Christmas, I am thankful for my family. One thing I would like is JoJo outfit. Think you for bath bom maker. Merry Christmas.

Madisyn Phillips Dear Santa, My name is Camilla. This Christmas, I am thankful for familly. One thing I would like is Changa. Thank you for toy’s life helthy. Merry Chrismas!

Camilla Fariat

Dear Santa, My name is Kole. This Chritmas, I am thankful for food.

One thing I would like is gient gummy. Thank you for gummy.

Merry Christmas.

Kole Flynn Dear Santa, My name is Kannin. This Christmas I am thankful for frinds. One thing I would like is lambo. Thank you for efre thang.

Merry Christmas.

Kannin McCormack Dear Santa, My name is Johnny. This Christmas I am thankful for my family. I would like police cars for Christmas. Thank you for all the toys. Merry Christmas.

Johnny Holliday Dear Santa, My name is John. I have been a good boy. I have help my dad work on my dads car. This year I would like to have a swing.

Thank you merry Christmas.

John Godsey Dear Santa, My name is Trystin. I have been a good girl. I helped my family cook lunch. This year I would like socxs. Thanck you merry Christmas.

Trystin Tanner Dear Santa, My name is Ashton. I have

Dear Santa, My name is Stasha. been a good girl. This would like to have a Thank you Santa and Christmas.

Stasha Sturgell

Dear Santa, My name is Paige. I have feeding my goat. And I have feeding my chickens helping my mom with the cleaning. I have been making good choices. This year I would like to have a trampoline. Tank you Santa and Merry Christmas.

Paige Krause Dear Santa, My name is Kynleigh. I have been good to my faemly. This year I would like to have a dags.

Thank you Santa and Merry Christmas.

Kynleigh Dear Santa, My name is Brody. I have waited for people. This year I would like to have a Xbox gift card 20 bucks. Thank you Santa and Merry Christmas.

Brody Sorensen Dear Santa, My name is Calvin. I have been stodint of the moth. I have been making good choices. This year I would like to have a snow globe. Thank you Santa.

Calvin Moore #13 Dear Santa, My name is Randell. I have been a good boy. I have been makeing good choices. This year I would like to have a skate board so so much. Thank you Santa and Merry Christmas.

Randell Phillips Dear Santa, My name is Marley Beebe. I have been a good girl. This year I would like to have a drollre set. Thank you Santa and Merry Christmas.

Marley Beebe

Dear Santa, My name is Lillian. I have been nice to my frinds. I have been making good chosis. This year I would like to have a house. Thank you Santa and Merry Christmas.

Lillian Grubbs Dear Santa, My name is Jace. I have lisen to my techer. This year I would like to have a vr headset. Thank you Santa and Merry Christmas.

Jace Hayworth Dear Santa, My name is Brooklynn. I have been a good girl. This year I would like to have a hover bard so so much. Thank you Santa.

Brooklynn Epperson Dear Santa, My name is Emma. I have been nice. This year I would like to have a corgi. Thank you Santa.

Emma Smith Dear Santa, My name is Serenity. I have been the secret student. This year I would like to have a play station 5. Thank you Santa and marry Christmas.

Serenity Dupuis Dear Santa, My name is Rem. I have been good in school. I’ve helped people/nice to my freinds. This year I would like to have puppys!

Thank you Santa and Merry Christmas.

Remington Stehlik Dear Santa, My name is Aubrey. I have been student of the month.

This year I would like to have a pet. Thnk you Santa and Merry Christmas.

Aubrey Davis Dear Santa, My name is Easton. I would like many things for Christmas.

First of all legos. And hot wheels.

Finally truck. I have been a good boy this year. I have done good at school. I was nice to my sister.

I have helped Mr. Drake. My room a note and cookies.

Easton Glidewell

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Dear Santa, I like Christmas because I like spending time with my family. I have two wishes this year.

To begin, I want a hover board.

Next I would like my own unicorn. Alena Anderson Dear Santa, My name is Kaitlin. I like Christmas because Santa. I have two special wishes this yeat. To begin. I with Pokemon bolls with Pokemon. Next I would like Pokemon toys.

Kaitlin Gahagan Dear Santa, My name is: Mason. I like Christmas because I get toys.

I have two special wishes this year. To begin, I want a stuffed animal chicken. Next I want a pet hedgehog.

Mason Stanley Dear Santa, My name is Sophia. I like Christmas because I get to spend time with my family. I have two special wishes this year. to begin, I would like a four wheeler can it be black? Next, I would like a camper. Thank you.

Sophia Wilmot Dear Santa, My name is Bentlei. I like Christmas because I lesl to mi dad. I have to special wishes thes year. Finsts I would like a Poke ball plush. Next I would like a Lugia action figure. Thank you.

Bentlei Moller Dear Santa, My name is Jordan. I like Christmas because I like to open prestens. I have to specil wishes this year. To begin, I want a charmeleon action figure. Next, I want a sincara action figure.

Jordan Trent Dear Santa, My name is William. I like Christmas because I get to open presents. I have two special wishes this year. I want shoes and a phone. Thank you.

William Holycross Dear Santa, My name is Dexter. I like Christmas because I open presints. I have one speciel wish this year. I want maddin 2021.

Dexter Beyer Dear Santa, My name is Ellie. I like Christmas because it is Jesus birthbay. I have tow special wishes this year. To begen, I want a Barbie car next, I want a world history book.

Ellie Baker My name is Aria. I like Christmas because I like the presents. Santa is the best. My two special wishes this yeat. To begin, I want a tv. Next I would like a watch for Christmas. Love you Comet.

Aria Short Dear Santa, My name is Skyler. I like Christmas because I make cookies. Two special wishes this year.

To begin I want a playstation.

Next I want a dirt bike.

Skyler Israel Dear Santa, My name is Hayle. I like Christmas because my Elf on the Shelf comes to my hous. I have two special wishes this year. To gegin, I want a sketch pad. Next, I want a puppy.

Hayle Sizemore

Letters To Santa

Dear Santa, My name is Tatyn. I like Christmas because I get to see my family. I have two special wishes this year. To begin I would like the WWE Wrekkin Entrance stage. Next, I want a Xbox 1.

Tatyn Meltabarger Dear Santa, My name is Ostara. I like Christmas because it Jesus’ brthday. I have two special wishes this year. To begin, I would like some books. Next I want some new clothes.

Ostara Perez Dear Santa, My name is Brielle. I like Christmas because the presents and the treats. I have two special wishes this year. To begin, I want a make up set with a mirror.

Next I want a pretend ice cream stand.

Brielle Houston Dear Santa, Hi my name is Arlow. I like Christmas because I like to share with other people. I have two special wishes this year. To begin, I would like a Pokemon stuffed animal. Next I would like a baby Yoda stuffed animal.

Arlow Ritchie Dear Santa, My name is Lane. I like Christmas because I go to my familes. I have two special wishes this yer. To begin I would like a four wheeler. Next I want an Xbox game.

Lane Aldridge Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Zachariah.

One thing I would like for Christmas this year is a toy car because those are cool. Thank you Santa. I have a question for you. Were do you make your toys? When you come Santa, I will leave you something.

Zachariah Coolidge Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Emilie. One thing I would like for Christmas this year is a naclis because it is cool. Thank you Santa. I have a question for you. How old are you? When you come Santa, I will de sleeping.

Emilie Vickers Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Luke. One thing I would like for Christmas this year is playstation because my mom won’t. Thank you Santa. I have a question for you.

Can you fly? When you come Santa, I will leave cookies.

Luke Stoufer #15 Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Tommy. One thing I would like for Christmas this year is PS5 because cas.

Thank you Santa. I have a question for you. How do you make toys? When you come Santa, I will leave cookies.

Tommy Collene Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Madelyn. One thing I would like for Christmas this year is i phong a ellevan because I don’t now. Thank you Santa. I have a question for you. dus rodof fly? When you come Santa, I will be a sleep.

Madelyn Phillips Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Nevaeh. One thing I would like for Christmas this year is a skatbord because I can go on the wode. Thank you

Santa. I have a question for you.

How old are you? When you come Santa, I will be sleeping.

Nevaeh Whittenburg Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Brylee. One thing I would like for Christmas this year is a gymnastik bar because I love them. Thank you Santa. I have a question for you.

How do your elfs make toys?

When you come Santa, I will be sleeping.

Brylee Wiseman Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Sunny. One thing I would like for Christmas this year is a scooder because it will be fun. Thank you Santa.

I have a question for you. Can you give me a huterdyod to?

When you come Santa, I will be happy.

Sunny Barns Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Gemina. One thing I would like for Christmas this year is 100$ because I’ve been good. Thank you Santa. I have a question for you. What is your name? When you come Santa, I will give you cookies.

Gemma Johnson Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Paxton. One thing I would like for Christmas this year is hoverboard because here fast. Thank you Santa.

I have a question for you. is roodoff real? When you come Santa, I will be asleep.

Paxton Miller Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Aiden. One thing I would like for Christmas this year is a Nintendo Swich because its boring only playing on a xbox. Thank you Santa. I have a question for you. How did you name your raindeer?

When you come Santa, I will be sleeping.

Aiden Harris Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Arabella. One thing I would like for Christmas this year is baby yota toy because it moves. Thank you Santa. I have a question for you. What happens when you get tired?

When you come Santa, I will leave cookies.

Arabella Elmore Dear Santa, Hi! My name is James. One thing I would like for Christmas this year is a godzilla toy because I like godzilla. Thank you Santa.

I have a question for you. is godzilla real? When you come Santa, I will take godzilla!

James Darner Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Adyson. One thing I would like for Christmas this year is a kitten because it will make me happy. Thank you Santa. I have a question for you.

How do you dilivr presints all arund the wold? When you come Santa, I will leave cookies and carrotts.

Adyson Nichols Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Bill. One thing I would like for Christmas this year is a hoverboard because it is fun. Thank you Santa. I have a question for you. is rudolph real? When you come Santa, I will be a sleep.

Bill Davis Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Hunter. One

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thing I would like for Christmas this year is a new xbox game because I don’t have a lot of games. Thank you Santa. I have a question for you. How do you drop all those presents off?

When you come Santa, I will be extremely happy.

Hunter Thomasson Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Logan. One thing I would like for Christmas this year is I like a blackmoster chruck because I like to have a PS5. Thank you Santa. I have a question for you. Do you make toys? When you come Santa, I will give you milk.

Logan Vance Dear Santa, My name is Bentley. I want a now base ball glove. A now base ball net base ball cards the complete set.

Bentley B. Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Sylas. Do you play Fortnite? For Christmas I would like airpods and a PS5. I would like to show you how to play Fortnte.

Sylas R. Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Alexa. Is it cold for you at the North Pole?

How old are you? I would like snow boots. And a present pet.

I would like to stay the day with you.

Alexa F. Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Tenley. How do you get home to home? I would like a pS3 and a iPhone 7.

I woudl like to play with you!

Tenley M. Dear Santa, My name is Liset. How old are you? When you come I will lev you cookies and milk. I want a tablet and a phone.

Liset I. Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Addison Henson. How old are you? I want a intindo and a soomen pony. I woudl give you a lot of cookies!

Addison Henson Dear Santa, My name is Elijah. I would like a laptop. How old are you?

Elijah Dear Santa, My name is Keira. I have a question for you why do you eat cookies? One thing I would like for Christmas this year is LoL! Keira W. Dear Santa, My name is Hayden. Why bo you eat so much cookies. How bo you go house to house. I would like a supr Nintendo with a game that is cold saldo brath of the wiuld. I will give you cookies and a gug or soota.

Hayden H. Dear Santa, My name is Aubrey. I’m 7 years old. How old are you? How are you so sneaky? I want 5 LoLs and 2 barbies. I’ll have milk and cookies out.

Aubrey M. Dear Santa, My name is Riley. How old are you? How do you carry all those presents? I would lik a baby doll and a sowing machine.

A KID sowing mashing.

Riley C.

Dear Santa, My name is Harper. How do you eit that much cookieses in one nit how do you fit in a chimne? I wood like a PS4 and a baski of fasask. I would get you gume bars and omin milk.

Harper Kloss Dear Santa, My name is Presley. I would like a makeup set and barbies when you get to my house. I will set out cookies for you.

Presley Dear Santa, My name is Trenton. How do you get from house to house. I would like for Christmas a nintendo and a tablet. I want to play with my brother and sister. I will give you Dr. Pepper.

Trenton Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Andrew.

I have a question for you.

Can you get me a elf on the shelf? One thing I would like for Christmas is four-wheeler because I always have wanted one. When you come I will set up cookies and milk.

Dear Santa Hi! My name is Logan. I have a question for you. How do you go from house to house? One thing I would like for Christmas is I would like a nintendo because I never had one. When you come I would tarp you.

Logan Dear Santa Hi! My name is Cookies. I have a question for you. Do you like your sleigh? One thing I would like for Christmas is cars because I like cars. When you come I will have milk and cookies.

Daniel K. Dear Santa Hi! My name is Addison. I have a question for you. How old are you? One thing I would like for Christmas is an intido because my sister has one.

When you come I will love it.

Addison Dear Santa Hi! My name is Alyssa. I have a question for you. How much time do you have? One thing I would like for Christmas is dirt bike because I like fast.

When you come I will gif you milk and cukes.

Alyssa Dear Santa Hi! My name is Gunnar. I have a question for you. How do you crcake all the presents? One thing I would like for Christmas is bugsnacks and Fortnite because they are really fun games. When you come I will give you cookies.

Gunnar Dear Santa Hi! My name is Kaiden. I have a question for you. Do you no Rodoff the red nos rander? One thing I would like for Christmas is a Barbie kichen.

When you come I will will be waiting.

Kaiden McNabb

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Dear Santa, You are a great man. This is what I want for Christmas. I want a Beyblade and a hoover board. Thank you Santa.

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Letters To Santa

Dear Santa, You are the greatest person I know. You make toys for everyone. For Christmas I want a Beyblade stadium and hoover board that glows. I hope I get to see you.

Fabian Nunez

Dear Santa, Thank you for sending Jack the elf. I think I have been good.

This is a list of what i want. I want a computer and a phone with a charger. Merry chirstmas Santa!

Tommy Baque

Dear Santa, Thank you Santa for going me presents last christmas. I would like and a phone for christmas this year. I’ve been kinda good. I hope I get these present’s. I love christmas.

Cameron Pippin

Dear Santa, I hope you come to my house on Christmas Eve. For Christmas I want a whole lot of Spider man stuff and a computer. I love you Santa.

Joseph Cates

Dear Santa, I would like a deer gun and the 2nd movie the Nest level Jumanji. Thank you for giving me my girl elf Candy. I ador the way you deliver all those presents around the whole wide world. Do the parents move the elf’s or do the elf’s move by their self? Why did Rudolph have a red nose? He was free free freezing. Ha Ha Ha! I love Christmas.

Blakely Lynn Bokor

Hi! will you get me a hoover board? Please and thank you!

I would also like a Jump rope and candy. I have been a good girl. Thank you Santa. You’re the best. Merry Christmas.

Stormy Lyons

Dear Santa, Thank you for all the great presents you give me each year.

This year I want all kinds f cool girly chapter books. I really want s brand new hooverboard. I hope it doesn’t break like my last one did. I really hope it snows this year enough so my mom and dad can make snow ice cream mmmmmmm! I can’t wait till Christmas to get my gifts.

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Dear Santa, Thank you Santa for coming last year. Are you coming this year? Can you get me iphone, Nintendo Switch and a pair of Nikes. Please get me these things.

Trever Dean Dear Santa, This year I would like a yamoha motorcyle, a phone and a new saddle. My saddle is broken. Thank you Santa.

Eli Hayes Dear Santa, Are you ready to deliver all the presents this year? For Christmas I want a 250 yamaha, a RZB 1000 Turbo and an elf. Thank you. If you can get these for me I would be really happy. I also want Call of Duty Cold War. I will leave you cookies, milk and carots for your reindeer. Your the best.

Dylan Hatfield Dear Santa, I’ve been good. I want 4 LoL Dolls and a twisty pet.

Thank you for the elf at my house. I love Christmas. It is the best time of the year. Merry Christmas.

Charlee Eaton Dear Santa, Thank you for the presents and for listening to my list.

Thanks for letting me be on the good list. For Christmas you can get me any toy and an Elf. I really want an elf. I will have cookies and milk for you. I hope you like the cookies.

Abraham Hrauitu Dear Santa, I like how you can deliver presents in one day. I like my Elfie. He’s nice. I want to be at the north pole with you. I want a nerf gun for christmas. I cant wait to see you.

Kaiden Jordan Dear Santa, Are you ready for Christmas?

I am. For Christmas I want a new dress that has white polka dots. I also want a LoL doll. I love you Santa. Merry Christmas.

Luna Xiong

Dear Santa, Thank for the gifts last year.

This year I would like two things a lego set and a new blanket.

That’s what want I hope I have been good, this year, and my friends and I are doing a play and singing Christmas songs. I hope you can come watch it.

Emma Burrows Dear Santa, Thank you for sending an elf to my house. I hope you can bring me a doll. I hope you can bring me a jumping rope. This is what I want for Christmas.

Thank you for every thing. Merry Christmas Santa!

Elisa Alcaraz Dear Santa, Thank you for sending my elf Twizzles to my house. Twizzles is crazy like my brother. One thing I want for Christmas is a PS4. The last thing I want for Christmas is a teal Air mat that is or my gymnastics. I want to practie my front and back hansping on the Air mat.

Emma Hall Dear Santa, I hope you are having a wonderfull jolly time. Thank you for the funny elf Mrs. Snowy. For Christmas I’d like a ginormous gummy bear for Christmas.

Thank you for all the presents and gifts you give me. I hope you have a wonderfull jolly Christmas.

Gabby Studdard

Dear Santa, I want new clothes, a PS5, a new iphone 11, Christmas pajamas and a dvd called Mandalorian. I hope you have a merry Christmas Santa Damien Oplinger

Dear Santa, I want for Christmas is a LOL Surprise remix Super Surprise and a Kitty K LOL Surprise.

Love, Kayli Rueda Dear Santa, I want a Minecraft game for my Nintendo Switch and a space suit medium 8-10 and an Among us plushy, two water guns, cool running shoes, Mario toys, toy cars, a Christmas hat, and a new fridge for my mom. A bed for my puppy.

Joaquin Serrano Dear Santa, You are the best. I love you.

You make Christmas fun. I like the toys. You are the best Santa.

Diana Dear Santa, I want decorations, press on nails, paper, carpet, candy, earrings, unicorn head phones, unicorn sleeping mat, lamp, emoji pillow, and make-up.

Khloe Dear Santa, You are the best Santa ever.

I love you so much. Thanks for the presents. I want a toy dog or I rather a real dog. I want a puppy please and thank you so much Santa!

Love, Kairi Dear Santa, I want a hover board, phone, 4 jeans, Nintendo Switch, Apple watch, baby Yoda, $10000, pink roller skates, boots 4, and cowgirl hats 4.

Brinn Rae Seitz Dear Santa, How are you? How’s the reindeer? I want for Christmas is a baby Yoda, The Boss, LOL Dolls, a big teddy bear, books, a com-

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puter case, boots, art supplies, and a soft blanket.

Love, Izabella Nichter

the elves doing? I have been a good kid this year. I want Scoob the movie for Christmas.

Michael Albig

Dear Santa, How are you? I hope you are ok today. I can’t wait for Christmas because Christmas is fun. For Christmas I want a skate board.

Noah Campbell

Dear Santa, How are you going? Are the elves and reindeer and Mrs. Claus doing good? I have been good this year. I want a Harmonica for Christmas.

Sincerely, Eli Swope

Dear Santa, How are you doing? Are the elves and the reindeer doing well? I have been a good kid this year. What I want for Christmas is a RC car, pistol, RC jeeps and a roblox gift card.

Thierry Thigpen Dear Santa, How are you and the reindeer doing? The elf that you sent us is funny. I have been good this year. What I want for Christmas is a LOL singalong Surprise, a cat unicorn toy, a yoyo, and I want to go somewhere. You are amazing at your job.

Lily Armstrong Dear Santa, How are you doing? Are the elves doing? I hope I have been good. This is what I want for Christmas this year, a new bike set, some film for camera, and some new Lego sets, please.

Dallas Woody Dear Santa, How are you doing? Are the elves and the reindeer doing well? I have been good this year.

I want a RC car but small and a PS5.

Keagan Nixon Dear Santa, How are you doing? Are the elves and reindeer doing well?

What I want for Christmas is roller skates and slime and games.

Evelyn Hooker Dear Santa, How are you doing? How are your reindeer doing? How are the elves doing? How is Mrs. Claus doing? I want a hover board, Among us plushy, a sloth, a magic milk straw, and a helicopter hat.

Love, Bentley Carter Dear Santa, How are you doing? I really don’t want that much this year.

All I want for Christmas is a skate board and a puppy. I want to celebrate my Christmas with my mom and dad but I know you can’t grant that wish.

Love, Keira Eaton Dear Santa, How are you doing? How are

Dear Santa, How are you? How is Rudolph? I want the new PS5!

How are the elves?

Sincerely, Kobe Richardson Dear Santa, How are you doing? I want for Christmas is two Turtles, tank for them and turtle food.

Owen Crim Dear Santa, How are you doing? I have been very good this year. I want a remote control car, mp3, and a magic 8 ball.

Caleb Scritchfield Dear Santa, How are you doing? Are the elves and the reindeer doing well? What I want for Christmas is a yoyo. I don’t want to ask for too much because I don’t want you to be too busy.

Love, Reilynn Schulz Dear Santa, Hi Santa! I want a Barbie please and a bear.

Brigitte Guadarrama-Valle Dear Santa, Hi there! I was wondering who your favorite reindeer is.

Mine is Dasher. What is your favorite cookie? I like Oreos. For Christmas I need a pair of gloves so I can keep my hand warm when I go hunting. I would like a Nintendo Switch because my brother and I like gaming. For Christmas, I would like you to give my dad and old classic truck and my mom a new phone. I hope you have a safe ride!

Damian Valenciano Dear Santa, Hi there! I was wondering what is your favorite color? My favorite color is purple. For Christmas, I need a new dress for my birthday because it is coming. I would like a new toy dog because I like to play. For Christmas, I would like to give my big sister a big teddy bear because she likes them. I hope you and your reindeer have a safe flight delivering presents.

When you get back to the North Pole, you should put your feet up and enjoy some hot cocoa.

Jennifer Salinas

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Letters To Santa

Dear Santa, Hello! How is Rudolph?

What is your favorite Christmas color? My favorite is red. For Christmas, I need a new pair of tennis shoes because mine are getting small. I would like red armor because I can block my brother’s attacks. My baby brother would like clothing.

Merry Christmas!

Riley Wilson

My favorite cookies are chocolate chip. What are you r favorite cookies? For Christmas, I need a new jacket because I am still cold when I wear it. I would like a new swing for our house because ours is falling apart. For Christmas, I would like to give my mom new TV’s because we lost the remotes to them. Merry Christmas!

Issac Garcia

Dear Santa, How are you? How are your reindeer? I was wondering if you were going to spend time with your family during Christmas.

I am going to see my aunts and spend time with them. What is your favorite Christmas color?

Mine is red. For Christmas, I need a new phone because my phone is broken. I use the phone to call my mom in South Carolina. I would like a nice brother because my brother is mean to me. I would like for you to give my grandma a new phone. Merry Christmas!

Cooper Craft

Dear Santa, Hi! I was wondering what your favorite thing to do at Christmas is. I like to open presents. I need a bigger water bottle because mine is too small for school. Would you give my mom a new car because hers is old?

I would like a Nintendo Switch with extra controllers. I hope you have a safe trip.

Tello Villa

Dear Santa, Hi there! I was wondering who your favorite reindeer is. Mine is Rudolph. What is your favorite cookies? Mine are chocolate chip cookies. For Christmas, I need new socks because my socks are torn. I would like an art kit because I like to draw characters from movies. For Christmas, I would like you to give my mom a new car because her truck doesn’t work that well.

Clarissa Garcia Dear Santa, Hi there! I was womdering what your favorite thing about Christmas is and also who your favorite reindeer is. I need pants because they are warm and soft. I would like a PS5 with Miles Morales because my dad and I will play together. For Christmas, I would like you to give my friend Alex some money because I’m sure he will like it.

Have a good night!

Spencer Nevin Dear Santa, Hello Santa! I was wondering what your favorite thing about Christmas is. Mine is putting our tree up and eating cookies.

Dear Santa, Hi there!I was wondering what your favorite colors are.

Mine are white, red and green. I was wondering wha your favorite cookie is. My favorite cookie is chocolate chip. For Christmas, I need a new jacket because I am too big. I would like a LOL camper truck and some real slime because mine is all hard.

For Christmas, I would like you to give poor people food and clothes. Enjoy delivering presents and have a safe flight.

Valentina Garcia Dear Santa, How are you? I was wondering what your favorite part of Christmas is. Mine is when we make cookies for you and when I open my Christmas presents.

Who is your favorite reindeer?

I like Rudolph. I need shoes because me and my sisters are too little. I would like a dog because I want to play with it.

For Christmas, I would like you to give my mom shoes because she loves shoes. Have a good Christmas!

Dayana Vicente Dear Santa, Hello there! I was wondering do you and Mrs. Claus do Christmas after you deliver presents. I spend time with my parents and family. We make cookies. What is your favorite? I need a coat because I don’t have very

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many. I would like a puppy for Christmas because they are soft and cuddly. I would like you to give all dogs a home.

Ruby Schroeder

Dear Santa, I want a Jurassic World set with a jeep that goes with it and a Xbox.

Kylar Cornell

Dear Santa, Hi! I was wondering if I am on the good list or the bad list.

I think I am on the good list.

What are your favorite cookies?

My favorite cookies are chocolate chip. For Christmas, I need a pair of gloves. I do not have a lot of gloves to fit my hand. I would like some jeans. I have one pair of new jeans. For Christmas, I would like you to give my grandma a pair of warm socks because she lost hers. Merry Christmas.

Sara Maharjan

Dear Santa, I wish for a hamster and a cage and food! Last I wish for a bike!

Liliana McCord

Dear Santa, I want a Police four wheeler, a Jurassic Park World with a car and dinosaurs, an airport, a semi four wheeler, a toy gun, a morgers character, Among us plushie, and a phone.

Mason Dear Santa, I want a princess castle tent, a hover board, an iPhone, a pet bird, a poodle and baby dolls.

Bentley Stephens Dear Santa, Hi Santa! I hope I get my present. I want a hover board and I want a bike, new shoes, necklace and scrunchies.

Deziray Pineda Dear Santa, Can I have Among Us toys?

Please and thank you. Can I have Minecraft? Can I have a Minecraft Lego set?

Kasen Kellner Dear Santa, I want a hover board, electric scooter, LOL sets, make-up set, a dog, and phone!

Adalynn Grace Dear Santa, Can I have a phone, airpods and some chapsticks?

Jaydan Murray Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a sage, a laser tag gun, and Kinect, and throwing knives. Have a good Christmas Santa.

Carter Lee Hedgpeth

Dear Santa, I’m really looking forward to Christmas. I don’t want any video games, I only want from you is a movie plush and a piano.

P.S. if you can afford it.

Jaren Mulvaney Dear Santa, Do you know who Duke is?

Well he is my elf on the shelf.

I want Detective Pikachu toys.

Sonic figures, super knuckles, sonic tails, eggman, Minecraft plushes.

Emeri Mourning Dear Santa, Santa, can I have a knife set?

Bryson Bateman

the presents. Have a great day.

Vanessa Reyes Dear Santa, Are you having a great time?

Can I have a Lego set please, and a Lego character with a dinosaur for my brother? I will give you a cookie.

Jonathan Marquez Dear Santa, How are you Santa? I want make-up for Christmas. How are your reindeer? I want toy food for Christmas. Are you having a great time? I want a Barbie doll and I want Legos for Christmas.

Santa, do you like white milk and cookies? I want toys for Christmas. Merry Christmas!

Natalie Baidon Dear Santa, How do you fit all of the presents in a bag? How are you? I want a unicycle for Christmas and I want a pole for Christmas!

I can’t wait!!!

Gunter Lee McCracken

Dear Santa, How are you? I want a lava lamp for Christmas. I want a remote control car and brownies. I hope you get back safe.

Eric Burrma

Dear Santa, How many days does it take to get to the North Pole? I would love very very big cat. I think I want play-doh. I think I want a blanket. Love you Santa!

Camila Vargas

Dear Santa, I love you so so much! I am wondering, how are you? Is Comet ok? Comet is my favorite reindeer. I love him. Hey Santa, can I have a water bottle for school? I also want fifty dollars so I can by myself a present. Last I want a phone. Thank you Santa!

Khloe

Dear Santa, Do you want some of my cookies? They are good and yummy.

How tall or short are the elves?

I want presents for my brother and me and my baby sister too.

I want a new bicycle and a toy train for my brother and a giraffe toy for my baby sister.

Kevin Thaw

Dear Santa, How do you get all around the world in one night? I would like a giant stuffed animal. I would like a coloring book that has lots of lines. I would like for Christmas a flying reindeer. I hope you have good Christmas Santa!

Cecilia Gripka

Dear Santa, Can I see your reindeer? I would like a bike, movies, and book. Thank you for the presents.

Georgia Morton

Dear Santa, How many presents are you delivering on Christmas? I want a doll that shines in the dark.

One for my sister, please. How many elves do you have? How old are you? Don’t forget to bring

Dear Santa, How are you? I want a PS for Christmas. How are the reindeer doing?

Luke Davis Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? I want a phone. I want a PS4. I want Controllers. I hope you have a good Christmas.

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Dear Santa, How are you? Can you give me a gift for me and my brother? Can you give a Xbox and PS4 and PS5? Take care of the reindeer.

Adri Elsalas Dear Santa, Are you having a great time?

I want the best Christmas for the whole world. Thank you Santa.

And have a good Christmas.

Hannah Estrada Dear Santa, Hi Santa. Do the reindeer eat food? How is the North Pole?

Have you shaved your beard before? Can I have some slime?

I would like a LOL doll. Have a good day.

Sophia Rodriguez Dear Santa, How are you? I wish I got miss messa plushy! I want an OMG doll! Bye and thank you!

Yamilet Cruz Dear Santa, How are the elves doing?

How cold is it at the North Pole?

How can you read all the notes?

Goodbye.

Emmet WIlliams

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Dear Santa, I want Amarcin girl doll stuf please Santa. I howp I am on the good list. Mis. Jones is a good teacher. I think you kod make the classroom biger. It is just for Mis. Jones.

Adela Mattlage Dear Santa, I wunt a intendo swich and a blisrd of snow. I want my bruther to be nice to me. I wunt a hoverboard. I wunt Mrs. Jones to have a good Christmas this year.

Keagan Mize Dear Santa, May I please have a puppy for Christmas and a crib for Sally.

Anna ‘Bugrbutt’ Westra Dear Santa, I hope I am on the nice list.

All I want for Christmas is a baby kittin. I have a dog and a horse and I have a place wair my dog can’t get it. My sister wants a LoL for Christmas. My brother wants a truck. And for my mom and my dad a bracke because I know how hard thay work for us.

So maybe if you have time give my mom and dad a bracke.

Emri Sperandio Dear Santa, I wunt a puppy for Christmas and my gramo wont let me have a puppy. And a laptop and a tablit are on my list. And I wold love a bobre house to.

Aaliyah Lombard

Letters To Santa

Dear Santa, I want a Bo Peep for Christmas this year. I have been beging for one. And I want a hatch-a-mals too. And Mrs. Jones has been working so hard. I hope Mrs. Jones has a grate Christmas this year.

Remi Downs Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is a laptop. I would also like to have a Star Wars legos. I would also like to have a genypig. What I would want for Christmas is Mrs. Jones to have a great Christmas.

Knox Tyler Ellis Dear Santa, For Christmas I want rings some Barbies a ipad my own green lite card. New shoes. A big bag of canby. A santa plushy.

Sunprise me pass. A bigger Barbie house. A bigger Christmas tree. Mony on the green lite card.

More canby. Jase Charles makeup pallet.

Jilly Garner Dear Santa, Wate I want to have for Christmas is a majick notebook that has 2 cees. And I want to have video games.

Bently Lee Pennington Dear Santa, Santa you are my fafrie porsen. I am not asking for a lot all I wunt is a drtbik and a hover board oh geah and a elf.

Sam Lathem Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Barbydoll house and a phone.

And for my mom a reef. And for my dad an amy suit. For my brothr’s toy gun’s. And for my sistr a baby doll. But for my littlist brothr a baby toy.

Autumn Lorrain Shaner Dear Santa, Hollo Santa theis Christmas I wunt brandis and rulchrl car and bluns and a snowglade and a snow burd and a scote burd. I will see you next Christmas.

Titus Samuel Adams Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is to be with my famley.

Dylan Joshua Myers

PURDY Dear Santa, My name is Avel. I wish for a PS5 and for 10,000,000 dollars and a car. I have been good. I am 8 years old. Why do you have elves? Merry Christmas!

Avel Tello Dear Santa, My name is Joel. I am

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7. I just want my mom for Christmiis. I would like a dog.

So you have deer?

Joel Craig

Dear Santa, My name is Gabriel. I want the new PS5.

Gabriel Garcia

Dear Santa, My name is Sophee. I am 8 years old. I want an OMG doll, an LoL, a toy dog, and Christmas pjs. What are your favorite cookies? I have been good.

Sophee Hawkins

Dear Santa, I would like a make up set.

Merry Christmas! You are very, very kind. My favorite color is red. Is yours red because you wear a red suit? So your favorite colow is red? Love, Charlee.

Merry Christmas Charlee Thorpe

Dear Santa, My name is Ivan. This year I want more Pokemons. I am 7 years old. Love Santa, From Ivan. I live in Monett.

Ivan Lomeli Dear Santa, I would like fake nails for this year and a bike. Is Rudolph real?

Emily Henderson Dear Santa, I am 7 year old and my name is Laura. I live in Purdy. I want a puppy and I want shoes.

Laura Paxtor Dear Santa, I am seven years old. I want to spend time with my family and I live in the U.S.A. Alejandro Rivera Dear Santa, My name is Jamison. I am 8 years old and I would like a PS5 and 3 controllers and games. Is my elf name Michael? I will clean my room today. Merry Christmas!

Jamison Hilburn Dear Santa, I want a hair brush. I want my mom and dad to love me a lot. I want my sisters to love me a lot. I want a best friend. I want tro get some new shoes. I am 8. My big sister is 15. My brother is 12. My mom and dad is 33 and 36.

Camila Arias Dear Santa, I am 7 years old. My name is Nayely. I live in Purdy. For Christmas I want a puppy.

Nayely Dolean Dear Santa, I want an RC car. I hope I have been good. I want an Amoung Us pillow.

Bentley Talbert Dear Santa, My name is Jackson. I am 8 years old. I hav been good. I want a golden V-Box card. Can I have a real dog and a among us stuffies.

Jackson Freeman Dear Santa, I am 7 years old and I live in Purdy. I think you are nice. Can I please have an LoL and makeup kit please? How did you get all the elves? I wish you a merry Christmas.

Violet Adams

Dear Santa, My name is Abbagail. I am 7 years olf. I wooe want an elf on the shellf. What wooe you want for Christmas? Love, Abbagail.

Abbagail Keener Dear Santa, I want a train and light up shoes.

Sebastion Hutchens Dear Santa, I am seven years old and I live with the Laneys. The Laneys are my family. I want to have Nintendo Switch that is blue please and a puppy. Merry Christmas Santa Claus. My favorite color is ocean blue and I have been a little bit of trouble.

Love Yesha.

Danielle Yeshaya Parolan Laney Dear Santa, My name is Jessie. I am almost 8 years old. I would like for Christmas the LoL doll house, LoL doll camper, and the Remix LoL dolls. I live in Purdy. SANTA, do you have magic? Elie is doing good. I am learning a lot of lessons from him. Me and my mom have our Christmas tree up. Have a Merry Christmas.

Jessie Roden Long Dear Santa, Hello, Santa! My name is Brynlee Moller. I live in Purdy Mo. I am 7 years old. I have a 10-year-old brother. I have a mom named Kim and my dad’s name is Jared. Why is your beard so big? I would like a bird, and a laptop, and a goldfish, and a phone. I would like a violin, $200 and a new charger for my tablet. I love Miss Willson.

Brynlee Moller Dear Santa, My name is Charlie. I am 8 years old. I like oding math. I would like an Ipod. How do you hire all those elves? You are very jolly!

Charlie Cornelius Dear Santa, I am 8 years old. I want a toy dog that walks. What does Rudolph like to eat?

Jaylee Campbell

Dear Santa, I’m seven years old. I like Pizza Hut. I want a laptop. I want a phone. I want a Barbie house. I want a LoL doll. I want an animal bracelet. I want a real bunny for a pet.

Nelly Ramirez-Hernandez Dear Santa, My name is Madison. I am eight years old. I like Victorious and barbies. I want a phone and a laptop and $200 please. Oh, and a toy truck, too, please. I want a trip to the North Pole, please, and I want a baby Yoda mug, please. Oh, and by the way, I love Christmas too!

Madison Robbins Dear Santa, I am seven years old and I want a Baby Alive for Christmas.

I want stuff for my Baby Alive.

Thank you.

Abbi Hines Dear Santa, I want a Lego set, please, and a $100 dollars please. I want a toy car. I want a toy truck.

Leonardo Alvarez Dear Santa, I am 7. I want a Phone for Christmas, please. I want an IPad and some Nerf guns. I want a new baby brother.

Jordan Conner Dear Santa, I want $1200 dollars. I want a truck. I want a laptop and a phone. I want Legos. I want a farm set. I want books.

Ty Lile Dear Santa, My name is Aidan. I am 7 years old. I like to play with my cousins. I want an Ipad. How do the reindeer fly? I hope you have a Merry Christmas!

Aidan Conner Dear Santa, My name is Jasmin. I am 7 years old. I want a phone and a laptop. You are the best ever. I lover you SANTA. I love Christmas and you, SANTA. I want a paw patrol and I like sky.

I like blueberry ice cream. I want a baby dog. I like making 100% on the test. I like the YMCA. Jasmin Pastor-Gomez Dear Santa, I am seven years old. I want Pokemon cards, legos, a pack of cards and a legos dinosaur and Ipad.

Marshall Taylor Dear Santa, I am seven years old. My favorite food is Taco Bell. I want an Ipad, Nerf guns and walkie-talkies, a snake toy and a stuffed dog. I also want internet.

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Dear Santa, I am seven years old. I like to try new dinner. I want fifteen kittens, a PS5, minecraft dungeon and roller blades. What is your favorite food? I hope you have a really, really good Christmas!

Abby Nickol Dear Santa, I want to tell you, Santa that I am seven years old. I want a cat laptop for Christmas and a pink PS4.

Jade Serrano Dear Santa, I am 7 years old. I want a new Paw Patrol toys for Christmas. I like Legos.

Javier Cruz Dear Santa, I am eight years old and I want a Christmas toy. I want a $100 dollars and I want a kitty.

I want Legos. I want a book and a dog.

Haily Coyoy Dear Santa, I want a phone. I want a laptop and and I-pad. I want an I-pod. I want a puppies. I want roller shoes, and a play house.

I want bunny. I want a robot dog please! I want an LoL collection. I want books because I love them. How are you?

Piper Helus Dear Santa, I am nine years old. I like making 100%. I want a kitty. I want a bicycle. I want a phone.

I want a teddy bear. Happy Christmas!

Yerelin Juarez-Ordonez

SHELL KNOB Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? May I please have a blanket and a mermaid tail? Thank you.

Love, Payton Lynn Cmapbell Dear Santa, How are the elves and reindeer? May I have a Hot Wheel set and a Lego set and a Mega Pokemon set?

Love, Kaleb Taylor Dear Santa, Are you enjoying delivering gifts? I want my mom and dad back together, please. I would also like a Lego Dimension video game.

Love, Chris White Dear Santa, Are you doing good? Can I please have a drone?

Love, Adonis House Dear Santa, How are you doing Santa and

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Mrs. Claus? May I please have a pet cat and an OMG and LoL? Love, Kimberly Lawson Dear Santa, I know you’ve been busy. May I please have a pet snake.

Love, Emma Owens Dear Santa, How are you doing? May I please get a Batman costume and a Batman toy? Thank you Santa Austin Hannick Dear Santa, I know you’ve been busy! Can I please have a remote control car and a new X-Box for my dad and I. I would also like a Nerf gun. Thank you.

Love, Isaiah Darbro Dear Santa, How are you doing? Can I please have a bunny. Thank you.

Love, Braylee Lawrence Dear Santa, Can I please have a Nintendo Switch Lite, and a Osmo, a full collection of make up and a unicorn jacket.

Faith Collier Dear Santa, Please can I have a dirt bike?

From, Wes. Wesley Brown Dear Santa, I will love a minlendo swich plz.

Dexter Hori Dear Santa, I wish I had a toy little semi. I don’t know the rest yet. Do you get presents?

Khale Holland Dear Santa, I wunt cloths, shoes and some toys. A Christman surprize. Do you like toys?

Emilee Shaw Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a LoL doll.

Love, Emma Moore

SOUTHWEST

Dear Santa, Santa Clause do you have a toy sword? Do you have a Santa factory? I wish I could meet my grandpa. Do you ever go to sled Santa. thank you so much. So you go to every bodies house.

Are your elves robots? D you actually eat all of the cookies?

How long does it take to come to our state?

Joshua Bawivelthawng Dear Santa, How do you fly and how do you get presents all in one night? Am I on the good list or

not? Because I want to know if I am good.

Sincerely, Tequila Barras Dear Santa, I have been good. I want to make you ten thousand cookies and milk! I will catch you! Guess what, I am going to chase Jax at recess. I am playing freeze tag at recess. It almost Christmas. Reindeer? I want to meet your elfs. How cold is at the North Pole? Cold enough to ice skate, Santa?

Zaylee Horton Dear Santa, How are you? I’m good.

What is your favorite cookie?

I like peanut butter cookies.

I want a BIG art set or some press on nails.

Your Friend, Hannah Brooks Dear Santa, I have been good! The only two things I want for Christmas is my family and a laptop. Make sure to give my little sister a bit of stuff!! My little sister I think is trying to be good? How can you get down the chimney? Do you really eat cookies at everyones house, is it true?

Sincerely, Scarlett Eve Jones Dear Santa, For Christmas I want to know if I been good or not?

For Christmas I want a pony because we got rid of our old horse. And I also want music stuff because I love music. I love Christmas!!

Madisyn Dear Santa, I want a computer, some new clothes, new shoes, a phone, new pajamas, a Barbie phone, also want a dog and a Nintendo Switch.

Sincerely, Sofia Dear Santa, I want a X-Box One and Minecraft. I will also want a computer with Minecraft and robots on the computer.

T. A. Dear Santa, I have been good this year by helping out! I want a remote control boat and how fast do reindeer fly?

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My mom wants a four wheeler.

I want a Switch. I want a night light. I want a new trampoline.

Sincerely, Jaxs Dover

year. Were your elves? I love Christmas so much. I would like a robot and yes it asks questions.

Demi Roe

Dear Santa, How are you Santa? I want make-up and jewelry.

Thank you, Azlyn Kelley

Dear Santa, I want a present for Wyatt.

Guinea pig , hover board and a PS4.

Zayne Guthrey

Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? For Christmas, I want a private jet, a helicopter, 100 reindeer, elves and a new bike please.

Brody Holt

Dear Santa, I wish for a hover board, iPhone, tablet, skateboard.

That’s all. Thank you! Oh and can I have a hat and skateboard. Now that’s all! Merry Christmas Santa and Mrs. Claus. You both are awesome!

How are you?

Alexa Edie

Dear Santa, What does it look like up there? For Christmas, I want a PS5.

Kason Brinkman Dear Santa, Where do you sleep? I want 301 scrunchies.

Kloee Countryman Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? Can I have fidget toys?

Danica Graves Dear Santa, Hi Santa! How are your reindeer? Can you get me an iPhone 11, make-up, five packs of gum, an ice cream box and five packs of scrunchies?

Thank you!

Aubrey Thompson Dear Santa, How are you? I want a Nerf gun, fidget toys, and an iPhone.

Jaydn Stattler Dear Santa, How are you? I want for Christmas an OMG Doll, a Twilight T-Shirt, and an iPhone 10.

Breagan Mayse Dear Santa, How are you? For Christmas, I want Bailey “B” to live with us.

Addison Woods Dear Santa, How are you Santa? What I want is a PS5, X-Box Infinity X, Nintendo Switch, a puppy, a Nerf gun, a Robot with a gun, an iPhone, a private jet and a helicopter.

Clay Hudgins

Dear Santa, How are you? I want a cup, Crystal Pixie, and go out to eat.

Thank you, Bridgett Barnett

Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? This year I need a dog.

How are your reindeer today. I hope they are good. Have they been eating salt?

Wacey Bradley

Dear Santa, Can I see one elf? I want a elf on the shelf. I want a phone.

Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? I was very good this

Dear Santa, Do you like animals? If you do please say so? I love Christmas so much! Do you go to Santa school? Do you get to sleep in on Christmas Day? I would Like a phone, a doll, some cat toys for my cat. He loves what you get him.

Meriya Jalbert Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus doing today? I hope that the reindeer don’t have Covid and the elves. Do you actually have magic and your reindeer, too? How many reindeer do you have but I think there are 12. Do you live in the North Pole? What does Mrs. Claus do there? What kind of toys do you make? I wonder how fun it is there.

Braxston McMenomay Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus doing today? I hope the elves and the reindeer do not get Covid. I am doing well today.

This year has been weird. We missed a lot of school this year.

This year for Christmas I would like a LOL Doll.

Sincerely, Kerriha Wilson Dear Santa, How are your reindeer doing? How are your elves doing? Can you tell me if I’m on the bad or good list? Can I have a hover board? Can I have anew elf that is magic? This year is weird because we have to wear shields at school.

Aubrey Brooks Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus today? I hope the elves and reindeer do not get Covid. I am doing well. This year has been cool. We missed a lot of school last year. This year for Christmas I would like a woody for Christmas.

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ST. LAWRENCE Dear Santa, I want a pocket watch, a drone and a slingshot.

Cooper Whannell Dear Santa, I will be happy for whatever I get this year, and I want 5 Payday candy bars in my stocking.

Lincoln Briggs

ST. MARY’S

Dear Santa, Hello! How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? Thank you for your kindness last year! May I please have a cross? Thank you! I hope you have a Merry Christmas!

May God bless you!

Ember Dear Santa, Hello! How is everyone at the North Pole? Thank you for your kindness last year! May I please have iPhone 11, slime and Twisty Pet? I hope you have a safe trip!

Quinn Dear Santa, Hello! How is everyone at the North Pole? How are the elves doing? Thank you for your kindness last year! May I please have a new water bottle and a notebook. Thank you! I hope you have a safe trip! May God bless you!

Wittley Dear Santa, Hello! How is everyone at the North Pole? Thank you for everythang last year! May I please have a camera drone and a big Nerf gun? Thank you! May God bless you!

Will

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Dear Santa, Have I been bad? Can I please have a rc car and a nings shucks?

Lane Dear Santa, I think to ne nis to my sisters I think I have been nise. I want a puppy please. Can’t wait tel Crismis. Love Ariana and Mrs is Clos and elves.

Ariana Dear Santa, I have been a good boy. I want

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a ninja shucks and a nerf gun and I want a go crt and I want a drt bik and I want ninetedo.

Logan Dear Santa, Santa I wuss so so good. I thanck you are the best Santa in the wrld. So can I have a bike, wubble and snackiez please.

Rachel Dear Santa, I have been a good boy. I want a dirt bike with a helmet, boots and gluvs and I also want a stuft animal giraffe. Thank you Santa.

Jeb Dear Santa, I wus bad I am sorry. But I wot a guitar and bokes. Love you santa. and I wot fak nes that stik on mi nes.

Nicolet Dear Santa, I have bin good by feed the caws. Can I please have a monster truck RC. I have helpt my momey and my dade.

Wyatt Dear Santa, I have been to my bruthr I have char toye. I want a rill lambrgeene. I want a go crtw. I want a cid modre siklle. I want a little puppy. I want a strue.

I want a for willr. I want a par uv sous. I want a pawr’s. I want a par uf ninja shucks. I want a nrf gun.

Adam Dear Santa, I have been good. I help my mom clean the hueas. I have neen nice to my sisters.

My brothre has been bad. For Christmas I want a hovre board.

Fussy sokes. Vans that are pink.

Legings that are black and gray. a new phone. Mony. Face wace.

Facke niles. Puppys. and a set of puppys. Kame kup. A compeputre. Have my sisters been good?

Olivia Dear Santa, I want a camara, poopses, rainbow girl, unecorn, big tabit, skinses, baby doll and iphone 12 or 13. I was a little note this year sorry Santa. I have other toys to.

Kid tatos for Melaine, fake nails, silicone baby doll, stuyf animal sloth, a kitten toy, toy dog for

Dennyes, littel cooking thrae, a Santa toy, a crome book, amug us note book, a ring for my mom, a lov baer for my dassy, a Cristmas book, a littel snow mn doll and a frosty colring book.

Karina Snow Dear Santa, I whish I can get a scibl scubl pets and I want a puppy. Little makeup a scooter a Barbie clekshn. a bike a Barbie doll and legos. I was noty but I larn my lesn.

Gia Jimenez Dear Santa, I have been good i think. I shood git a USSR tanke. I can’t fid green British plastic army men.

Santa your elf is crazy. It was behind the TV and I wot dus tanke to. Do you have a magical hat?

Gavin Dear Santa, I think a big stuffed animal sloth and a drawing, tablet and barbie silicone baby doll, but only 2. Makeup fake nails clothes a kitten a real one a real sloth.

Melanie Dias Dear Santa, I want a nerf gun Santa. I bin haveing a during school. I was doing good.

Nine Nine Dear Santa, I want to tell you about my behavior. I have been a litol nade and nise and I think I besrv som rolr skatse phone silicone bady boll buy I want twins.

Dennyse Grcia Dear Santa, I want a hoverboard and I want a tabelt and I want a new bike and I want a ne I phone 11 pro and I want hair stuff too.

Alexis Mace Dear Santa, Can I hav a gx and a ex and a vmax and I hav ben rere good I thak I shud get thes thegs and a huvrboard and a drt bik and a drt bik hemelt and a soopr good pociman crd and a lot uv them becus I like pociman and I hav ben good and that is all.

Grayson Stonebraker Dear Santa, I want a pinkypop. I bin rily good.

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WHEATON Dear Santa, My name is Mataya and i am 7 years old. For Chastmas I want is some ppaint, new snoes, shirt and The Cat in the Hat book. I have a question, Santa. Are you okay?

Mataya Haynie Dear Santa, My name is Jeffrey. Pleas bring me a truck, tractor, fire truck, trash truck, Chiefs, Elf on the Shelf, firefighter books. How are you Santa?

Jeffrey Zumwalt Dear Santa, I am 7 year old I live in Wheaton. For Christmas, I want a toy car, and a bouncy ball. I need a new water bottle and mask. I would like the new Pete in the Beach book.

Ngunuk Cung Dear Santa, My name is Biak Dim. I am 7 years old. For Christmas i need a list, coaol, jacket and some pants. I need a braned new shoe and some sokx. I want a book called Bubll Gippl. How old are you Santa?

Biak Dim Dear Santa, Hello! My name is Cara Lowe and I live in Wheaton, Mo! I am 8 years old. I would like LoL dolls and LoL books for Christmas. i would like an Elf on the Shelf and I need some new dressy shoes. How are the reinndeer?

Cara Lowe Dear Santa, How are you and the reindeer? My name is Kyler Smith and i am 7 yaesrs old. I want a phone for Christmas. Next I need a new bed and clothes to wear. I wish I could see you!

Kyler Smith Dear Santa, Hi Santa my name is Darren.

First I want an ipad, water bottle and a farm toy. Second i wowa like some new shoes. Thats what I want for Christmas.

Darren Bowman Dear Santa, This is Lydia Len. I am 7 years old. I am almost 8. For

Christmas I want unicorn slime, mask, some gloves, and the No David Book. How old are you.

Lydia Len Dear Santa, My name is Konrad and I am 8 years old. For Christmas I need a good friend to play with.

Second I want a coat to wear and a new Cheifs mask. I wowd also like the elf on the shelf book to read.

Konrad Brown Dear Santa, My name is Justin Gonzalez.

I am eight years old. I am a good boy. I am happe. I want a new car. I need a wiper to wash good.

I want to wear a red shrt. I want to read the numbers. how are the reindeers.

Justin Gonzalez Dear Santa, My name is Addy Holmes I’m 7 year old. Something I want for Christmas is a gel kit and a Dr. Seuss book. I cood also use some new mittins to wear and slippers. How are you Santa?

Addy Holmes Dear Santa, My name is Brayah Hickman. i am fixing to be eight. These are four things I want for Christmas.

I would like a puppy, some new clothes, a dog shirt, and a unicorn book. How are you Santa?

Brayah Hickman Dear Santa, I am Maliah and I am 7 years old. For Christmas I want LoL doll and a red water bottle. I wold also like a new sweater and some Dr. Seuss books. How are you doing Santa?

Maliah Lombard Dear Santa, My name is Brayden Goostree. i am 7 years old. For Christmas I would like a Xbox 360, nerf gun, soft hat, and a black panter book.

How are you doing?

Brayden Goostree Dear Santa, My name is Schuylar MuiseLamb. I am 9 years olf and i live in Rocky Comfort, MO. For Christmas I would like a mask, bag of chips, creepy underwear, a yearbook and a muscle shirt.

How old are you Santa?

Schuylar Muise-Lamb

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Dear Santa, Hello, my name is Chayi.

I wish that i could help you eat the cookies and milk. I have always wandered how does he have magic? One thing I need for Christmas is a Christmas shirt. What I want for Christmas is toys, new mask, and snake books. I hope you have a merry Christmas.

Chayi Dear Santa, Hello, my naye is Hattie.

I though I would help you turn me into an an elf. I have always wondered why you have elves? One thing I need for Christmas is a phone. What I want for Christmas is a bunkbed, elf shoes, elf costumes and dog chapter books.

Hattie Bolten Dear Santa, Hello my name is Kayla.

I wish that I would help you with present and pet the reindeer. I have always wonded if the reindeer are real. One thing I need for Christmas is new clothes is an iPad, elf, clothes, food, mask, hat, shoes, horse book and a easy book.

I hope you have a merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Kayla Vang Dear Santa, Hello my name is Kellyn. I wish that I could help you deliver presents.

I wered why do we put Christmas trees up? I will like a new bed. I will like a new shrts and I will like a book of Pepa Pig. And Happy Holidays.

Kellyn Vail Dear Santa, Hello my name is William. Why is the seligh so fast? One thing I need of Christmas is pillows. What thing I want for Christmas is Nintentendo Switch.

I hope you have a merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

William Ball Dear Santa, Hello my name is Palyn.

I wish that I could help you take care of the reindeer.

I have always wondered how does he have magci? One thing I need for Christmas is I need some clothes. What I want for Christmas is a computer, a headband, and all the Magic Tree house books.

I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Palyn Park Dear Santa, Hello my name is Brylee. I wish that I could help you take care of the reindeer & the baby reindeer & i have always wondered why if you touch the elfs the magic will not wor? One that I want for Christmas is a phone and 4 hoodies 5 sweatpants 5 dogs bookd and a woocth.

Brylee Potarf Dear Santa, Hello my name is Brennan. Deliver the presents and help Santa and help the reindeer elves fly.

They are very cool! A new bed for my sisters. A skateboard a puppy Naruto headband gloves and a new football. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Brennan P……….

Dear Santa, Hello my name is Xyibfaab. I wish I could help you bake cookies. I have wondered how do you fly? One thing I need for Christmas is a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Xyibfaab Hang Dear Santa, My name is Lillyan.

I wish that I would help bake cookies. I wonder can you touch elves? what I want for Christmas is oddles. I want girl on the shelf.

I hop you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Lillyan Ball Dear Santa, Hello, my name is Kiya.

I wish that I could help you

Letters To Santa build toys for Children. I have always wondered why some people say Santa isn’t real? What I need for Christmas is money for my family. What I want for Christmas is a piano, scooter, and a R/C car for my dolls. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holdays.

Kiya Atkins Dear Santa, Hello, my name is Brent.

I wish that I could help you feed the reindeer. I have always wondered why I can’t see Santa Claus? One thing I need for Christmas is a ppy & Indoanias Rex & Indoraptor paper & Jurssic World books. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Brent Shockley Dear Santa, Hello, my name is Kason. I wish I could help you with deliver presents.

I have wonered why you have to write a christmas list? One thing I want shoes. I want my mom to have a goodlife wit my dad, winter coat, a new dog book. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Kason Clark Dear Santa, Hello, my name is Cheyenne. I wish that I could help you bake cookies and wrap presents. I have always wondered why we can’t touch the elvefs? One thing I need for Christmas is a new play car and a new cat and dog. What I want for Christmas is I wish had Barbies Dolls, pants, the New Magic School Bus books. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Cheyenne Jones Dear Santa, Hello my name is Sophia. I wish that I could help you with wrapping the gift’s. I have always wondered why the elves can’t talk and why elves can’t blink, move, or touch the

elf? One thing I need for Christmas is a new iPad. What i want for Christmas is a new fidget toy. I need some gloves, clothing, and a mask, and the new Charil’O book. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Sophia Mangsang Dear Santa, Hello, my name is Kaden. I wish that I could help you deliver presents to everybody in the world.

I wondered when your birthday is? One thing I need for Christmas is a cat & two puppys & a mop.

What I want for Christmas is a 22 scope, 22 ammo, Dude Perfect merch and Pete the Cat books.

I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Kaden Haynes Dear Santa, Hello my name is Jeremiah. Deliver presents to everybody in the world.

I wonder if there are secret

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sleighs? One thing I need for Christmas is a cat and a puppy and a small lion.

What I want for Christmas is 2 Nerf guns. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Jeremiah Bird Dear Santa, Hello, my name is Shayla. I wish that I would

help you sort all preserts.

I have always wondered how the reindeer fly?

Thing I need for Christmas pleas fix my family. What I want for Christmas is a bike. Wish for glasses.

I wish for Pete the Cat books. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

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Kids’ holiday gift ideas that build social skills

(StatePoint) For young children, social-emotional development is one of the most valuable aspects of school readiness. This holiday season, focus on toys and gifts for preschoolers that will build children’s empathy, communication skills and the ability to resolve conflicts and navigate challenges.

Here are a few gift ideas that do just that.

Experiential Gifts

Toys that teach social skills, such as Zoonicorns, make great holiday gifts. Contributed photo

A petting zoo can be a great place for kids to learn about compassion. A puppet show may teach important lessons about making new friends or learning how to navigate chal-

lenges. The gift of an experience will be an exciting life-long memory and a great opportunity for you to spend time together while kids hone important skills.

Interactive Toys

Those who want to help children learn important lessons might consider putting Zoonicorns at the top of their holiday gift lists. Fun and engaging animated music videos, game apps, books and online activities capture children’s imaginations while offering parents and children an opportunity to work through and overcome obstacles together.

Kids can watch inspiring music videos like “Yes, You Can!” on YouTube and play along with the soft and cuddly plush Zoonicorns, which are a combination of a unicorn and zebra. The new Wish Me Zoonicorns by Jay@Play have four touch points where children may interact with them. When kids kiss the Zoonicorn on the nose the horn glows and kids can make a wish.

The animated videos stories focus on tools children can use to identify and solve problems for themselves through the comforting animal characters of the Zooniverse.

Board Games

Playing age-appropriate card games and board games is a great way for kids to learn to follow rules, take turns, cooperate and be a good sport. Card games such as Uno and Go Fish make great stocking stuffers. As for board games, think classics like Candyland, checkers and Chutes and Ladders, or go for newer games designed specifically to familiarize kids with letters, shapes, numbers and colors.

This holiday season, consider how the gifts you give young children can help foster their social-emotional development.

5 ways to host a no-hassle holiday celebration this season

The holidays are supposed to be a joyous occasion, filled with warm memories of family and friends. When it’s your turn to host, however, the holidays can quickly turn into a stressful blur that involves cleaning, decorating and cooking all before the guests even arrive!

Hosting loved ones doesn’t have to be this way. Try these five tips for a no-hassle holiday celebration and enjoy being fully present for the fun this season.

1. Cater in or stock up on pre-cooked holiday favorites

Kick back and relax with the rest of your guests while you enjoy a hot and readyto-eat delicious catered meal. Or, for those who are looking for a little holiday dinner help but prefer to have a hand in the process, order a pre-cooked mouthwatering meal and accompaniments that you can simply heat up, add any desired spices and serve in no time. Companies like Boston Market specialize in preparing complete holiday spreads with classics that belong on every holiday table such as roasted turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes with gravy and can even deliver delectable desserts right to your door.

You don’t have to sacrifice a quality, delicious meal to gain sanity this holiday season.

2. Host a potluck-style dinner

If you’re in charge of

getting your house ready for guests, then turn your celebration into a potluck so that family and friends can help provide the food.

If you want to be a standout guest, offer to pick

up an extra entree, side, appetizer or dessert prior to Thanksgiving or even swing by restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving to grab and go in time for your celebration. It’s the season of giving, after all, and loved ones will be more than happy to pitch in to help make the gathering great.

3. Make a statement with a few decorative touches

You don’t have to decorate every corner of your home to create a festive space. Instead, focus on a

few style touches that make a big impact. Wrap a strand of twinkle lights into garland or place the lights into glass vases to create a cozy look in any room. Place ornaments into a large vase for a pop of color at the dining table. A holiday wreath hung on the front door is a simple way to welcome guests into your home as the festivities begin.

4. Give your guests a memorable time with games

Games are an easy way to enjoy a comforting afternoon with guests.

Brainstorm lighthearted games that large groups can play, such as charades.

If you don’t own many games yourself, ask around to see what your friends and family can bring. Just make sure you have a designated space where people can play so that the games don’t interfere with your dinner table display.

5. Take some time for yourself

Amidst the hustle and bustle during the holidays, it’s important not to neglect your self-care. Whether you need some downtime to enjoy a good book or

if you like to re-energize through activities like yoga, make sure you schedule time to take care of yourself this holiday season. A little self-care goes a long way in ensuring you stay calm during the celebrations.

From serving precooked or delicious hot catered meals to dialing back on decor, there are a variety of ways you can strategically host a no-stress festive holiday celebration.

Try incorporating these five tips into your party plan this year so that you can spend more time enjoying the company of loved ones and less time getting ready for the occasion.

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3 easy ways to simplify your holidays

(StatePoint) It can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the busyness of the holiday season -- from perfecting your home décor to searching for gifts for everyone on your list to creating a delicious holiday menu.

To help simplify the holidays, Dollar General is offering easy tips, so you can spend more time enjoying the most magical time of the year.

Deck the Halls

Get festive this season by creating a holiday wonderland in your home. Pick a color theme like red and green or blue and silver -- whatever best fits your taste. Carry the theme throughout your home as you decorate the tree, holiday table, mantle and gifts.

Consider adding a wreath to greet guests as soon as they arrive, as well as candles. With varieties like salted caramel and amber spice, those from Dollar General’s private brand trueliving will capture the scents of the sea-

son. Small touches like a table runner or a floral centerpiece can also make your home feel like the perfect holiday escape during this busy season.

Holiday Meal Prep

Cooking for a big crew can certainly be stressful. This year, use digital recipes to help you plan for the big event. Holiday sweets are always a favorite, so consider gifting your favorite desserts. If you plan to spend a lot of time prepping for a big holiday party or just a special dinner for your family, don’t forget the snacks to tide everyone over as you await the main course. For snacking you can feel great about, consider wholesome choices like roasted almonds or granola with less sugar.

Gift-Giving

The holidays are the perfect time to gather with friends and loved ones to exchange presents in celebration of the season. If you’re worried about finding something

affordable for everyone, consider shopping at a discount retailer, like Dollar General. With deals throughout the store on picture frames, books, candles, coffee mugs and more, you can treat everyone on your list without breaking the bank.

Plus, they are offering an instant 25 percent savings on any qualifying toy purchase of $75 or more through December 24, 2018. By downloading the store’s app, you can access DG Digital coupons. New customers automatically receive a digital coupon for $1 off their first purchase of $1.01 or more.

Don’t forget the giftwrap! Get creative with your gift trimmings by choosing a unique theme for each person on your list. With so many wrapping paper, gift bag and ribbon options, you can make every gift as special as the person receiving it.

This season, keep your sights on the essentials.

Simplify your shopping by creating a signature theme for home décor, finding deals on gifts for everyone

on your list, and baking up something easy and delicious for the whole crew.

Plan ahead this year and enjoy the extra time celebrating the season with friends and family.

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