Letters to Santa - 2021 Decatur Herald & Review

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Decatur Herald & Review

DECEMBER 24, 2021

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ABC PRESCHOOL FERGUSON/TAYLOR PRESCHOOL 3 Dear Santa,

to have a Captain America Dear Santa, Shield, but it broke, and I really I want a toy for my kitty. want another one. This would Ginny be so cool, Spiderman shoes.

Also, a Spiderman and Cap- Dear Santa, Santa, I like how you live tain America dinosaur would I want Santa to bring me be cool. and give kids presents. I like Barbies for Christmas. your nice reindeer and how Dean Bentlei they drive your sleigh. I want Dear Santa, a Barbie toy and a baby rocker, Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like and some things for my mom, I want Santa to bring be a Santa to bring me a real matiLamia Paw Patrol Wheel for Christcorn with rainbow hair and a mas.

Barbie doll with s sparkly dress Dear Santa, Ernest I would like a Barbie doll. I with rainbow shoes with hearts on it riding a maticorn. I also have been a good girl. Love, Dear Santa, I want Santa to bring me want maticorn puppets and Tonira Tonira a pretty maticorn dress with Christmas. rainbow shoes with hearts Kennedy Dear Santa, and a rainbow headband with I get presents. I want a toy Dear Santa, hearts for me and my sister. snake.

I want Santa to bring me Raylynn Izaiah Elsa toys for Christmas.

Chantil Dear Santa, Hi Santa, For Christmas I would like Dear Santa, How is the North Pole? I Santa to bring me…if I be good, I want Santa to bring me would like a Sonic Doll. ` he will get me a Robosaur.

Paw Patrol toys for Christmas.

Zi’Taveon Jude Kashton

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like I want Santa to bring me Santa to bring me a hoverPaw Patrol toys for Christmas. board and a bike too.

Anterious Gary

Dear Santa,

I want Santa to bring me a Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like toy cat for Christmas.

Santa to bring me a hoverAva board.

Dear Santa, La’Shawn I want Santa to bring me Mickey Mouse for Christmas.

AMERICAN Amir

Dear Santa,

I want Santa to bring me a Mickey Mouse toy for Christmas.

Kehlani

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PRESCHOOL 4 Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like Santa to bring me Minecraft Dungeons, colorful car tracks, and colorful cars. I would like my own toy phone and a reading book that teaches me how to read. Can I also get some kid books too? Oh I forgot, I would like a gumball machine.

Samuel

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like Santa to bring me a Cry Baby Magic tears. Can I have and Elsa doll too? I need an Elsa Microphone with the Elsa doll that sings, and she has batteries inside. I want an Anna doll too that has music. I really want big girl toys. I also want a giant and a Barbie Forest.

Elaina

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like Santa to bring me toys, but I don’t know which ones.

Ben

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like Santa to bring me princesses and a frozen castle. A gumball machine cause I really love gumballs. I want a new bracelet too.

Avery

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I want some numbers. I want white numbers.

Azir

Dear Santa,

KINDERGARTEN Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I love you Santa! How are your reindeer? I want a phone and a remote control monster truck for Christmas.

Hi Santa, Love, Jameson H. how are your reindeer? I want a Chuckie doll, a Barbie, Dear Santa, and a skateboard. why do you live in the North Maeleigh Pole? I love snow! I want two I want a toy robot.

Cornelius

Dear Santa,

real phones.

Love, Deepali J. How are you? How are your Dear Santa, reindeer? I would like an air Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like soft nerf toy. how are your reindeer doSanta to bring me a toy SpiderJulian ing?

Santa, I’m happy that you man and a gumball machine. give out presents. I want a new Dear Santa, I want a real castle to live in I want a Barbie Doll and a bike. and Spiderman gloves. I also Love, Kennedy J. want Captain America and his Barbie Doll House. Thank you for my presents. shield.

Dear Santa, Malaya Rowan I love you! How are your reindeer? I want a dragon and Dear Santa, Dear Santa, HI, how is Mrs. Claus? Happy a dinosaur.

For Christmas I would like Love, Aedra K. Christmas and I am giving you Santa to bring me a Barbie with Pink Shoes and dolls with cookies, milk, and chocolate. I Dear Santa, Pink Shoes. Also, I want a cake want a Roblox present.

I really hope I like you. I reKingston from Santa. ally want to see you someday.

Briella I’ll see you on Christmas eve. I Hi Santa, I want a kitty toy for my want a pretend dolly and preDear Santa, tend crayons for my dolls.

For Christmas I would like kitty.

Santa to bring me, well I used Ellie Love, Lila K.

Dear Santa,

What do your reindeer eat?

What does your house look like? I’d like something with these eggs that hatch. They are easy to open and they have cute creatures in them.

Dear Santa, Layla P thank you for presents. How do you get all the presents to Dear Santa, kids? I want a Hot Wheels monThank you for getting all the ster truck and Nerf guns. present we wish for last year.

Love, Xander M. I wished for a TV and I got it!

This year I want Xbox since Dear Santa, I like you. I love your beard. my Nintendo doesn’t work I want a baby dinosaur and a anymore. I’d like the $100 robot too. baby unicorn.

Preston R Love, Paris O.

Dear Santa,

thank you for all the presents. You look nice. I want a toy chainsaw and a battery powered real racecar.

Love, Kole P.

Dear Santa,

I like you Santa. How is Rudolph? I want a dirt bike and a Merry Christmas, Santa. four wheeler.

Love, Wyatt P. Can I have presents/ I have been good. I want a toy mon- Dear Santa, key. Thank you! thank you for Santa gifts.

Kydin I can’t wait to be with you. I want a dinosaur and an airDear Santa, Hi Santa, I am gonna leave plane.

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I want a Nintendo Switch a your reindeer are cool! Can Barbie House. Please Santa, I I have two present please? have been good.

I want two dinosaurs for me Cameryn and my brother please.

Hi Santa, Love, Jayden B. my name is Jazmine. How are you today? I would like a Dear Santa, thank you for all the presnew FGTV toy. ents!

Why do you deliver presJazmine ents? I want a toy bird and a Hi Santa, big baby bottle.

I have been good. I want Love, Delaney C. an LOL doll, a little Christmas tree, and new clothes. Please. Dear Santa, how do you deliver all the Alyrica presents? Thank you for all the Dear Santa, presents! I want a motorcycle I want a Sonic Hedgehog and a four wheeler. skateboard. I’ve been a little Love, Kaden C. good and a little bit bad. I am Dear Santa, trying. Thank you I like you! Will you give Boston me good presents? I want a Dear Santa, real monster truck and a Hot I love you, Santa. I would Wheels monster truck. like an LOL doll.

Love, Asher D. Messiah

Dear Santa,

how do you get to our houses? I love you. I want a real phone and a real computer.

Love, Nataleigh M.

Dear Santa,

Hi Santa, I’m gonna leave you some milk and cookies. I would like a PS5.

I want Santa to bring me a I have been a good girl. I Ahmaree toy phone and toy dresses for my big sisters for Christmas. want a Nintendo Switch, LOL doll, and a Baby Alive. I love Hi Santa Adelynn How is the North Pole? I you.

Dear Santa, would like an LOL doll.

Milaun I want Santa to bring me Kyaunna Dear Santa, Barbies for Christmas.

Hi five. I have been good. I La’Shawna ARGENTA-OREANA would like a PS4 for Christmas.

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I hope your reindeer are doing good! I want a Scooby stuffy and a Jasmine stuffy for Christmas. How do you sleep when it’s not Christmas?

Josie S.

Dear Santa,

I love you, Santa! How do the elves wrap presents? I want a baby doll and a Barbie stuffy for Christmas!

Natalie T.

Dear Santa,

I want a hover board and a new water bottle for Christmas! Do the elves come down to Earth and not move?

Dear Santa, Keithen A. I like your reindeer! I want a Life Doll Dollhouse.

Dear Santa, Rosie S For Christmas I want a dolly and a pony! Can your reinDear Santa, deer really fly? I can’t wait for I know something that you Christmas! can do. Your reindeer can fly! I Lilly W. like that your reindeer fly. Can I get Hot Wheels and a watch? Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a prinJoCee T cess kitchen and a mermaid Dear Santa, doll. Santa, do you always I want a rolling toy. I want have a big beard? I love you Paw Patrol toys.

Santa, because you bring me Leah T presents!

Kira W.

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I want a Wizarding World detailed wand from Harry Potter and a Wizarding World sorting hat from Harry Potter. I love McQUELLON you, Santa. You’re the bestest Santa, I want a scooter and I Santa ever. Do you eat a lot of KINDERGARTEN want a dirt bike. Where do you cookies on Christmas day?

Dear Santa, Leo O. keep your sleigh and how do What does your house look your reindeer fly?

Dear Santa, like? How do you see your Gracie A. I want Transformers and Roreindeer? I’d like a Debbie Doll blox toys! How do you deliver Dear Santa, House and the watch. all of the presents in one day?

I want a dirt bike for ChristCharlee A mas and blocks too. I have an I love Rudolph the red-nosed Dear Santa, reindeer! elf on the shelf!

I have Clarice the reindeer Sylas H. Maizie A. at home. How is the North Pole? Can I have a strawberry Dear Santa, ARGENTA-OREANA I want a smart watch and a sour patch baby, because I ELEMENTARY have the cupcake one at home. robot toy for Christmas. I have NEISSLIE been really good this year! Do Haddie B the elves sleep?

KINDERGARTEN Dear Santa, Kolton B. You know what I want for Dear Santa, Christmas, a little and big Dear Santa, I want a mini motorcycle T-Rex. I have a long list at I want a scooter for Christ- and car for Christmas. Why home too. I’m going to leave mas and a little fence for a did my elf come early? How carrots for the reindeer. little doggy I am going to get do elves get magic from you?

Rucker B for Christmas. How does your Thanks! workshop work? I have been Love, Kyrie A. Santa, good! what do your reindeer eat?

Dear Santa, Adeline F. I want a present. One with I would like a nerd gun, bay wrapping paper that looks like Dear Santa, blades, and Xbox for Christa unicorn. I want a stuff animal I wish for a cheetah stuffed mas. I know that your hat is bear inside it. toy and a dolly. I wonder where magic.

Ari B your elves sleep? You are nice!

Love, Emonie B. Eliana F. Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Does Mrs. Claus have elves Dear Santa, I would like aqua dragto help her? Do you have I want an elf that can move ons and a glowing Barbie for wrapping paper? I want a toy at night and I want to have a Christmas! unicorn.

Love, Emaline C. new heart love with my mom Ava B and dad with some merry Dear Santa, Christmas stuff. Do your elves Dear Santa, I would like a monkey I want a choo-choo train sleep at the workshop? I like stuffed animal wearing a bafor Christmas. I want it to be you, Santa! nana and books for Christmas.

Sienna G. yellow.

I miss you all year. I know your Karter B elves help make the toys.

Dear Santa, Love, Madison C. I want a sonic stuffed aniSanta, I want slime. A LOT of slime! mal and a sonic toy. I love you! Dear Santa, How strong are your reindeer Do the elves make the toys?

I want a gray tablet and hot Jaxton H. to pull you? wheels city for Christmas. You Riley C are awesome, Santa! Love, Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I want a fire truck and a Grayson Where is your house at? truck for Christmas! How do Dear Santa, Where’s your bedroom. I would your reindeer fly? I have been I want one of your magical like the entire Toy Story action good. sleighs for Christmas. I would figure set. And also, a fake Kaden J. also like an LOL Barbie doll kitchen. dream house. What do you Dear Santa, Teddy C feed the reindeer? Does your I wonder how your reindeer north pole turn invisible, so we Dear Santa, fly and where do you live? I I want a unicorn and a uni- want a game that my whole can’t find all the toys?

Love, Lydia F. corn stuffy. If my mom buys family would like and a bigger some, I will lay out cookies. bike!

Dear Santa, Ellianna E I want to fed you and give Nolan K. you candy canes. I would like a Dear Santa, Dear Santa, big giant transformer toy and Do you like candy, Santa? I I want to know about your want a blue present. I want a workshop. How do the elves lots of other toys. I like you!

Love, AJ F. car inside the present. make the toys? I love you and Michael E I wonder how your elves sleep?

I want a ghostbusters toy and Dear Santa, Can I play at the North Pole? a ghostbusters shirt for ChristI’d play with reindeer. I want mas!

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its and a mountain bike and Dear Santa, clothes to and also a swimsuit.

I would like a super pup Paw I would like for grandma is a Patrol look-out tower and a tedebair.

Zooma plushie for Christmas Love, Matilyn this year. Thank you!

From, Colt Dear Santa,

I would like Barbie dolls, baby dolls, and a little cat toy for Christmas. I like you Santa!

How do your reindeer fly?

Love, Camrei J.

Dear Santa,

I want roller skates and a skateboard for Christmas. I like you Santa and thanks for coming to my house.

Love, Seras K.

For Christmas I want a punchen bag. Also I want a nintendo switch also I want a babe Yoda. I would like a rmote fast car for my bruther.

Love, Rylen

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I want a super mario paper and invisible air pods invisible glasses and toyz. I would like a game for Adin.

Love, Oliver

I would like LOL dolls and water beads. How do you do your job and fly everywhere?

I like you!

Love, Karolyne K.

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Dear Santa,

I want a stuffed animal turkey that can dance. I would also like a dragon toy that makes noise and moves. I like Rudolph, Dasher, Comet, and Blizten. I like watching movies with you in it.

Love, Paxton L.

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Dear Santa,

Can you tell Sporcl to come I want a all goldin poKemon charzard card please. How dos to my home. What I want for Dear Santa, cismis is a snake and a trumpit. your riandeer fly?

I would like a giant pop it Love Jackson My dad nedes five daze off.

Among Us and a mini car for Love, Teagan Christmas. How do your rein- Dear Santa, I want 3 iphone 3. I Dear Santa, deer fly? I have been a good want skat board. I want Santa I want to see you. I girl all year!

100,000,000,000, 000, 000 want a four cots. Cat you get Love, Alana R. $ I want a machin.

Adeline a cat dol?

Dear Santa, Love Dawson Love, Lorelei Can I have a real phone for Dear Santa, Christmas? I would also like Dear Santa, I want a macup soot cas and I Luv you! Santa I want a a motorcycle to ride on. How lego set and a nerfe gun. Will do the elves fly to our house? lipstick. I want a Kit. Love Rylee Black you giv aydan a scarf.

How do you get there with Love, James your sleigh?

Dear Santa, Love, Finnley S. I want a Lego toy. Do you Dear Sonta, like a pizza and chacola?

How dus your rangedeeres Dear Santa, Love Abraham flie?

Can I plees have a I would like a phone for moadurbike and a ar pg. My Christmas. I want to have a Dear Santa, party. I also want a reindeer I WANT a LAPTOP, Squish- bruthur wunts a twenty two of my own. You are nice and mallows, and make the book gun.

Love, Graham friendly Santa.

1&2. How do you get to everyLove, Christopher W. ones houses?

Dear Santa, Love Charlie My names is Cali. I am six Dear Santa, years old. I got to Argenta-OreI want to see Rudolph. I also ARGENTA-OREANA ana School. I want a new ball want to ride to the North Pole. for Nala. I want new legos.

ELEMENTARY I would like a smart watch, PiLove, Cali kachu ball, and a new tablet RAVENSCRAFT for Christmas. How do you get Dear Santa, FIRST GRADE out of people’s houses so fast?

My name is Konnor. I am six Love, Max Y. Dear Santa. years old. I love to run. Will How do you go in the chim- you bring Ayden a nirf gun?

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I love Santa. I want a LOL. I want a lago Pikachu and a blue camera please.How did I want a popuchol toy. My you get your Christmas magic? bruther wants a ectuome.

Love, Adeline Love Maverick

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My name is Grace. I am 6. I I would like LOL. Please am a sister. Will you give flowbring mom sum sliprs. ers too Miss Sarff? Will you Love, Jackie bring me a art box for Christmas?

Dear Santa, Love, Grace I would like graes. Please bring Beau a hot welse.

Dear Santa, Love, Aria My name is Gibson. I am 6.

I play outside. Could you be Dear Santa, me v-bucks? Preston wants I would like a dinsr. Please v-bucks like me. bring Alex a big poop mog.

Love, Gibson From, Elijah

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My name is Lincoln. I am I would like a pop it. Please 7 years old/ I like sports. Will bring Adah-Gale JoJo dos. you help my mom feel betLove, Jazleigh ter? Will you bring me a hover board for Christmas?

Dear Santa, Love, Lincoln I would like a rpusls hare.

Please bring Jazleigh barbe ARTHUR hows.

Love, Adah-Gale MASSEY I would like a LOL. Please bring mom and dad robs.

Love, ShaNiaha

Dear Santa,

I would like a new spiderman game and to have fun with all of my brothers and sisters this year for Christmas.

Thank you!

From, Adrian

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Hi! Hope you’ve had a great year. I have been so good. Olivia and Maggie have been really good too. I’d really like it if you could bring me a JoJo doll.

Please bring my sisters something nice too. I will leave you milk and cookies on Christmas Eve! Merry Christmas!

Love, Layla

Dear Santa,

Happy Christmas!! I would like for you to bring my sisters, and me electric scooters, makeup, LOL dolls, and a PlayStation 5.Please bring my little baby brother some new baby toys and a lot chew toys for my 3 dogs. That’s all I would like for Christmas. I will make cookies for you on Christmas Eve! Love, Stella

Dear Santa,

I would like to have a big nerf gun for Christmas and Pokemon toys please and thank you!

From, Alex

I have been very good! I would like some Minecraft guys, Pokemon, and Superhero stuff. Who is your favorite reindeer? I hope you bring my family lots of presents and leave them under my Christmas tree. Merry Christmas!

Love, Nolan

Dear Santa,

I really like Paw Patrol and dinosaurs. I would really like for you to bring me them for Christmas. I have been super good this year. My big sister has been really good too.

Please bring my sister some Frozen toys for Christmas. I will leave cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve! Merry Christmas!

Love, Noah

Dear Santa,

Hi! I really love Christmas!

My one wish is for you to come to my house on Christmas Eve! I would like a LOL Doll surprise, LOL disco ball and dollhouse, flarp, and a unicorn. Please bring my sister presents too!

We’ve both been good this year. I will make you cookies and leave them for you to eat on Christmas Eve! Merry Christmas!

Love, Jocelyn

Dear Santa,

The one thing I want the most for Christmas is a real life kitten! I would really like an elf, pet unicorn and a baby Yoda.

A small fridge filled with soda for my room would be great too! Christmas is my favorite holiday! Merry Christmas!

Love, Audrey

Dear Santa,

I hope you bring me a real tool set for kids. Please bring my brothers and parents something they would like too. I love Christmas. I have a Christmas tree that’s so big when you put the star on top it touches the ceiling! I know you’ll love it! I can’t wait to see what you brought us on Christmas morning! Merry Christmas!

Love, Matthew

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For Christmas this year I would like new dolls to play Dear Santa, with and a big stuffed animal I would like a cat. Please horse! Thank you! bring my cat sissy a scrat From, Emma poast.

Dear Santa, Love, Brycen This year for Christmas I Dear Santa, would like a happy napper I would like a big nrf gun. sleeper and some new pajaPlease bring Alex a nrf gun. mas that are really warm and Love, Beau sparkly. Thank you so much!

From, Gracelee

For Christmas I want hoverDear Santa, board machine and a puppy.

I would like a PS5.

Please Dear Sant Claus, This year for Christmas I Can I plsec have a toe pet? bring Beau Fort Nit gun. I would like a tractor for my would like a Black Panther toy I wat a truk And a ring for bruther. mom. I wut aarme Muren toys. I want to larn ulot. My dad Please. and some new outside toys to Love, Kendrick Love, Johnnie needs two remotes. play with.

Haw old are uW? Love, Ella Love, Austin Levi Dear Santa, Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a I would like a tedoshi.

Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Dear Santa, How do your raneder fly? Please bring Laci a unickora. phone. I want a cat and a popit For Christmas this year I I want Lagos. Haw do you and a cutey cuts and a diary.

May I have a drone? Can you From, Levi would like anything Bluey! sta awak?

I would like a blues cloos for get my mom a Ifon?

I would also like legos and Love Timothy Dear Santa, my sis.

Love, Blaze building things! Thank you!

I would like a Pokemon Love, Kyleigh Dear Santa, From, Avery Dear Santa, card.

Please bring Beau fort I would like Hatchamls. I Dear Santa, I luv krisims. I want Wali. nit gun.

Dear Santa, would like a makeup suitcase For Christmas I want clothes Will you bring my bruther a From, Kaylyn I would like to have a small Do you ever want pizza instead and intidoswich. I would like dinosor? electric motorcycle for Christof cookez?

Dear Santa, shoos for my dad wif red.

Love, Bailey mas and a nerf machine gun Love Charlotte I would like a anmle krasing.

Love, Ethan with lots of the foam bullets!

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Please bring Adam intirdoe Dear Santa, Thank you!

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I would love a robt Dog. I wont 2050 pokemn cards and From, Rowen For Christmas I want phone Love, Abram would like a maKup sokasu. I a dine nurf gun and a shark barbie car popits book and Dear Santa, want Goglz. The Goglz can le nurf gun. My dad nees a nuw Dear Santa, teddy bear. I would like a cat I would like to get a new me see in the nite.

I would like a stress ball. for my cusin. gun. fishing pole for Christmas and Love, Abigail Please bring Deepali a stress Love, Elerie Love, Eli also some stuff for playing outball.

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Dear Santa, Dear Santa, From, Charisma I want a macup set please.

From, Hayden For Christmas I want a legos I am so hape for crismis.

I would all so want a Refasy Plez can you bring me games. Dear Santa, and a box of rootber and some piggy bank please. I want a Can you bring my dad a gril for I would like a lot of monster clothes and a yarn kit and Dear Santa, For Christmas this year I sled. Is Roodoph reel or not? cismis. tructs. Can you please bring some popits and a swimsuit. would like to have a bow and How do you sta up late?

Abram x-box 360?

I would like popits for my Love, Brixton arrows to play with and also a Love Grace Love, Adam bruthr. fast nerf gun please and thank Dear Santa, Love, Callie Dear Santa, you!

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I would like a hlk bustr. Dear Santa, From, Jaxson want a unicorn toy and mak- My brather needs noo shooz. Please bring Beau fitrsjet.

For Christmas I want yogurt Love, Alex cup. nintendo switch banana and Dear Santa, Love, Ayden This year for Christmas I Love, Kaylin chiken and a puppy. I would Dear Santa, Dear Santa, would like a violin to learn like popits for my Jackson.

I would like some crunchis.

Dear Santa, How can your slae fly? I music and I want a “Create Love, Dagon Is Rudof rele? I would like want a forwlr. My bruther Please bring Charisma some your own jewelry” kit and cool squshees. spi ger wants a rc car. clothes. Thank you!

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I would really like to have a new doll and some clothes for the doll too and also a color changing Barbie for Christmas.

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For Christmas I want a Dear Santa, paride gares. I would like a For Christmas I would like tablit for my sisy. new cars to drive around and Love, Emma an Echo Dot to have for my room so I can talk to Alexa.

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mane, and horn. I helped dec- cars to play with. Thank you orate our Christmas tree, and for the presents. the rest of our house. I love Love, Lane P. you and I’m so excited for you to bring us presents! Merry Dear Santa, I wish for Bingo and Bluey Christmas! toys and little Peppa Pig action Love, Kya figures with their house. Thank Dear Santa, you for sending our elves and I want some new dresses, giving us presents. hatchimals, Barbies. Please Love, Teddie R. bring me a new house too!

Bring Kia a witch costume. Dear Santa, I would like a Barbie Dream I think she’d really like that.

House and two Barbie dolls for My whole family would like Christmas.

Thank you for the something nice for Christmas. toys.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Madison R. Love, Aaliyah cookies with my mom for you on Christmas Eve. My brother, sisters and I all have our own special little trees for Christmas. I know you’re going to really like them. We even have a great big family tree in our living room. I will look for you on Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas!

Love, Sela

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Dear Santa,

I have been so good this year! It would be great if you could bring me 100 Hot Wheels and a super cool Hot Wheel track to drive them on. I would also like a real golden chain to wear and a new Knights sweatshirt. I would also like a remote control car. Please bring my entire family lots of good stuff.I will leave you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas!

Love, Jaxsyn

Dear Santa,

I would like the Rainbow High house and dolls please.

My sister would like Gabby’s dollhouse and characters.

Bring Brody a headset and Blayne a new Xbox. We’ve all been so good this year. I will make cookies and leave them out for you on Christmas Eve. I won’t forget to leave the reindeer some carrots too. Merry Christmas!

Love, Paityn

Dear Santa,

I want a PJ Masks set and remote control, driving Paw Patrol car. My brothers and sister all want boomboxs. I’ve been extra good this year! We decorated my house for Christmas. I will leave you cookies and milk on Christmas Eve. Love, Kieran

Dear Santa,

I would really like some Barbie dolls, tapping shoes, and ballet shoes. Please bring my mom something nice. My sisters would like something too.

I am going to bake you some delicious cookies and leave them with milk for you on Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas!

Love, Arianna

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year.

I would like a zoo cat, a skating My Little Pony, and some slime. I have a really nice Christmas tree full of candycanes with a star on the top.

You can even have one of the candy canes when you visit my house on Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas!

Love, Elizabeth

Dear Santa,

I would love for you to bring me LoL Dolls. Please bring my brother a monster truck. My big sisters would like new tennis shoes and makeup. My little sister really likes Paw Patrol. Please bring her one of those toys. My whole family has been extra good this year!

Merry Christmas!

Love, Olivia

Dear Santa,

Hi! I love Christmas! How many reindeer live at the North Pole with you? I’ve been so very good this year!

Please bring my whole family something nice for Christmas!

I am going to bake yummy

I love Christmas. Could you bring me a gold chain to wear, some golden Hot Wheel cars and boosters for them? I really like to make forts and homes for my panda. Could you bring me some new big cardboard boxes so I can keep building them? I was thinking you could bring me some markers too.

A construction set with all the construction equipment would be really nice. Can I also have a pretend camping set with a tent? How about you bring me a dinosaur garage with a t-rex who tries to eat the cars? I’ve been super good this year. I will leave carrots for the reindeer and cookies for you!

Merry Christmas!

Love, Jaxson M.

I really like Christmas! I hope you come down to visit me this year. I’m putting up my tree that’s going to have lots of decorations on it!

We’re also going to decorate the fireplace mantle too. I think it would be nice to get a dinosaur set, a Lego space set, and maybe a Hot Wheels track set. I’ve been really good Dear Santa, this year. I have a question for Hi! I want an agent Venom you. How fast can your sleigh costume and a bop it for actually go? Merry Christmas! Christmas. Please bring my Love, Quinn brother something too. I will leave you cookies on ChristDear Santa, I want a robot turtle, a rain- mas Eve. I think the reindeer bow turtle, and another tiny like carrots, so I’ll leave them Christmas tree for my room. some. Merry Christmas!

Love, Holdyn Christmas is my favorite hol-

iday! I will leave you cookies Dear Santa, and milk and carrots for your I want a racecar, dinosaur, reindeer. Merry Christmas! teddy bear. Please bring my Love, Camryn brother videogames and my sister a bracelet. I really love Dear Santa, Christmas so much! I’ve been I have been a very good super good this year. Merry girl this year. I was hoping you Christmas! could bring me a Baby Alive Love, Quinton Doll with a carrying case, highchair, carseat, stroller, bottle ATWOOD-HAMMOND and diapers for her. Christmas BETZ is my favorite! I really like you, Santa. I can’t wait to see what FIRST GRADE you bring me on Christmas Dear Santa, morning! Merry Christmas!

Do you know when SebasLove, Piper tian is going to be here? For Dear Santa, Christmas, I would like a reI would like a Minecraft lego mote control Monster Truck set and a new mini bike. Can and a remote control car. you bring my big brother some Thank you for going all around legos too? My little brother the world to give toys. likes cats so, could you bring Love, Micah B. him a book about cats? Please bring my big sister some new Dear Santa, I would like a V-bucks card shoes. Merry Christmas! for my Fortnite account. Thank Love, Tobias you for my V-bucks card.

Dear Santa, Love, Eli P. I hope you bring me some Hot Wheels cars and a super Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like fast race track for Christmas.

I would also like some pink a Lightning McQueen remote and light green gloves, a bub- control car. I would also like ble camera, a phone for kids, a new Switch. Thank you for and a superhero costume. coming every Christmas.

Love, Rohan C. I’ve been very good this year.

I know you’ve been watching Dear Santa, me. I always like the presents I want an Elf on the Shelf to you bring. Merry Christmas! name it Bell. I would also like Love, Cyrus a Nintendo Switch for Christmas, please. I would also like a Dear Santa, I really like Spiderman so, new Barbie Doll. Thank you for can you bring me web shoot- getting me gifts for Christmas.

Love, Olivia D. ers, Spiderman gloves and a mask. My brother, sister and Dear Santa, I have all been good. Please Can I have a tablet for bring them something nice Christmas and an OMG please? too. Merry Christmas!

I would also like an LOL. Thank Love, Briggs you for letting me have these things.

Dear Santa, Love, Ember E. I hope it snows on Christmas because I really like snow. Dear Santa, I want a coloring tracing board Can I have LOLs for Christwith a pink giraffe so I can mas? Can I also have Play-doh? trace and make nice pictures. I I would also like a toy school. would also like pink and purple Thank you for all the toys you gloves and a hat. I will leave give us. you milk and cookies on ChristLove, Sasha H. mas Eve. Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, Love, Zoe For Christmas, I would like a Dear Santa, bike. I would also really like a Hello! I’m a very good girl skateboard. Thank you for my and so is Mia. I really would presents. like a teddy bear, rainbow Love, Jakob J. slime, and 3 golden chocolate coins. Please bring Ava a Dear Santa, For Christmas, I would like triceratops and Mia a golden unicorn with rainbow stripes, a dinosaur and some new toy

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Your Friend, Dawson C.

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For Christmas, I want an Please could I have a puppy food for your reindeer.

Love, Emmery IPad and a remote control and an IPhone 10? car and a giant stuffed turtle.

See You Soon, Aubree R. Dear Santa, Thank you for all those things.

I would like to have a TitanDear Santa, Love, Josephine S. tic and a toy AR. Can I also have How are you and Mrs. Dear Santa, Clause? I think I am on the nice a battle ship with an iceburg?

I want a cheetah squishy list. I wish for a phone please. Also I would like a toy airplane with passengers. I would like and a sloth hat for Christmas.

Your Friend, Ben H. a blow up jail, an army soldier I would like an OMG. Thank you costume and some trains. I will for giving us presents all week. Dear Santa, How do you make the toys? leave out cookies and milk for Love, Maggie P. How do you get in the houses you.

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Love, Cruz I would like a minigun Ner- Could you please bring me a fgun, but not any kind of Nerf toy pony? I also want some Dear Santa, I would like LOL dolls, a gun a minigun automatic. I stickers please. skateboard, a new JoJo Siwa would also like a sleeping bag See you soon, Ayvah J. that folds. Thank you Santa, shirt, kitten toys, new masks you are the best!

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Love, KensLee dolls.

Love, Scarlett Love, Aubree C. Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I would like a barbie! I would not let my dog and cat ATWOOD-HAMMOND out.DoPleez. also like a teddy bear and a Pleez. This year I ball. I would like a toy castle, STRACK wunt a nale slon that has 100 unicorn clothes, a clock and setting uv univorn and uthr FIRST GRADE new shoes. I would also like things. barbie outfits, a race car and Dear Santa, Love, Allie road, a playground, books, and How are you? I think I was Dear Santa, crayons. What is your favorite good this year. Can I have a Ples don’t let out mi cat. Can cookie? I will make a snowman Huggy Wuggy toy? My friend I hav a TRANSFLRMR. Can I hav outside and leave you cookies Harper is nice too! a toy jet? and milk.

Your Friend, Oliver T. Love, Michael Love, Willow

Dear Santa,

How are you? I think I am on Dear Santa, Do you hav roodoff at the the nice list. I wish I could have North Pole? I wunt a remote a light up mermaid Barbie and a boy Baby Alive Doll. I would control airplane.

Love, Teddy like more stuff for my Barbie house too please.

Dear Santa, I love you, Machelle C. Do you like cookees and milk? Ples breg me sum popits.

Dear Santa, Love, Brenlee Is Mrs. Clause doing ok? I

wish for a Unicorn Sleeping Bag. I also want a color changing Barbie Doll too. I want a real gumball machine with real gumballs!

See you soon, Harper A.

Dear Santa,

I wish for an X Box disk of Huggy Wuggy, a PS4, and a PS4 controller. How is Mrs. Clause? I think I am on the good list. I wish for a gold chain too. Can you get me one?

I wish I had an IPhone 12 that is real too.

Thank You, Blake I.

Dear Santa,

Is everyone doing ok? I think I am on the good list.

Santa, please can I have one hundred bucks?

See you soon, Wyatt N.

Dear Santa,

How are the reindeer? How is Mrs. Clause? I think I am on the good list? Please bring me Yoshi’s Crafted World game.

Your Friend, Jacob N.

Dear Santa,

Hi Santa!

It’s Liam! I want a lego rocketship and a lego submarine.

I think I have been a really good boy. I’d also really like a lego firetruck and an ambulance. I would like a police car hover craft and a lego boat.

I also want a remote control submarine with a camera so I Dear Santua, can see and a remote control Kan I hav a raindeer? Sirkl paw patrol ca. I will leave you yes so I no, I wunt a uh-o time milk and cookies. What’s your to go toy this yeer. favorite kind of cookie? Where Love, Bianca do you keep your reindeer?

Bye Santa!

Dear Santa, Love, Liam Do you wunt to play with me? I wunt legos this year. Dear Santa, Thanc you for evretheng.

I will leave you a candy bar!

Love, Levi I would like a toy rocket ship, a scarf, a song book and lego Dear Santa, Doo you want to play foot- book, and a Mrs. Potato head. ball! I want a pawr weel that is I would also like a bouncy ball and a new mask. I would like a spidrman. t-rex bigger than me and some Love, Caleb toy cars. I would like to come Dear Santa, visit you. Can you give Mrs. Can my elf bring me a toy Clause a present? please? I want a rainbowcorn Love, River for cristmas.

Dear Santa, Love, Georgia I have been a good girl Dear Santa, this year! I would like a teddy Which elf are you piking? I bear, a new backpack, a real want a rope thagey for crimis. car, a barbie doll house, and Love, Korinne $100,000. I would also like candles and Christmas pjs. I Dear Santa, What do you do when it is will leave you milk and cooknot crimiss? I want hot wheels ies.

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Love, Kendrick Dear Santa,

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Love, Jase

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How is Mrs. Clause? I think I have been good this year. I wish for a Nerf Gun! Your Friend, Abi Z.

Dear Santa,

Are you ok? I hope good.

I think I am on the nice list.

I wish I could have a dog for Christmas.

I Love You, Payton J.

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I would like presents, clothes, earrings, a ball, a dump truck, rainb o w shoes, a rainb o w bow, and a hat for Christmas. I have been a good girl. I am going to leave you chocolate when you come to my house. Do your reindeer ever get sick when they fly? I am going to decorate my house for you to see. I love you!

Love, Autumn

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I want some pink and purple bows, a big castle with princess dolls, and a small teddy bear. I will leave you some chocolate chip cookies and gingerbread cookies with milk. I’ve been a really good girl this year!

Love, Violet

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Dear Santa,

I have been extra good this year. I want a Mickey Mouse house, play-doh, and big legos. Can you bring my brother a nerf gun please? My mom and dad only want me and my brother to be good.

I will leave you cookies and I will leave carrots for your reindeer.

Love, Kara

For Christmas this year I would like to have a big bumblebee, a bow and arrow, trains, dinosaurs, a Pokémon videogame, a basketball hoop, and a new cat. When you come to my house, I am going to leave you cookies and Milk. I would really like to see your Reindeer. Especially Rudolph.

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Dear Santa,

I’ve been really good this year. I would like a robot dog, an RC car, and a kite for Christmas. Can you bring a new toy doll for my sister? My mom needs a new coffee filter and my dad needs a new alarm clock. I will leave you cookies and milk and reindeer food for the reindeer. Do the elves fix your sled if it breaks?

Love, Bryant I’ve been very good this year. I would like a bike, a journal, and paint for Christmas.

Can you bring new slippers for my mom? I will leave carrots for your reindeer.

Love, Hendrix

I have been a very good boy this year. For Christmas, could I please have a dinosaur toy, a gorilla, and some chickens? I would also like a soccer ball, a monkey blanket, and some video games? I am going to leave you 100 chocolate chip cookies and a glass of milk.

Thank you Santa!

Love, Ben

Dear Santa,

I’ve been good all year long.

For Christmas, could I please have LOL dolls and barbies? I would like a toy kitchen and a crib for my baby dolls too. I will put out some cookies and milk for you and some carrots

mote control puppy, and a stuffed cat that looks like a real cat. I would also like a clock that sings lullabies. I’ve been really good this year. I’ll make sure to leave you milk and cookies.

Love, Finley

I am going to leave you cookies and milk. I will leave out carrots for the reindeer. I want 2 Barbie dolls, a Barbie doll singing set, a Barbie doll house, Elsa and Anna dolls and a tablet. I have been a really good girl. I also want a brand new llama water bottle.

Love, Eliot

Dear Santa,

Bring Mia set barbees. Have sum cookees. Bring dad a t.v.

Mom needs a t.v.

Love, Nevaeh

I want a Santa squishy, a ballerina costume and some glittery slime. I would also like jewelry, a sparkly dress, a sparkly mask, a sparkly headband and a sparkly water bottle. Can I have some eyeshadow and a fancy shirt with hair bow. I would like a snowflake dress and a starry dress, star socks, a star pencil box, a star pencil, a starry water bottle and some star pants.

I would like a desk pet too.

Love, Whitley

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I would like some more LOL Love, dolls and unicorn stuffed aniBowen mals. I’d love a new pink dress with a unicorn on it and a Dear Santa, Santa Claus globe. I will leave I have been a good boy this you cookies and milk and I’ll year. For Christmas I would leave magic for your elves. like a big Kong F. Panda toy, I’ve been very good this year a new Super Mario game, an so I hope I get lots of presents! electric scooter, and some Which reindeer is your favor- candy. My mom might leave ite? Thank you! some carrots for the reindeer.

Love, Amelia I’ll leave you some cookies.

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I’ve been very good this Love, year. I’d like Unspeakable Sloan merch and Kindly Kein merch.

I would like you to bring my Dear Santa, mom, dad, and sister a presI have been very good ent with something inside. I this year. I want LOL dolls for think my mom would like a Christmas. I also want OMG ball, my dad would like a teddy dolls. I would like to have a bear, and my sister would like unicorn pillow, a shopkins a truck. I will leave you oreos locker, and a bakugan. Thank and milk. I will leave lights for you. your reindeer so they can see Love, in the dark.

Brynlee Love, Noah

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Love, Addi Deluxe. I would also like a black and white Dear Santa, puppy. I’ve been very Do you see the houzz? Do good this year. I will leave you you tag the houzz? I like Roosome chocolate chip cookies. bloc. Autumn and Carter want Love, a dog. I like you!!

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Dear Santa, Love, Bella Dear Santa, I would like a doll house, a I want my own PJ Mask and stuffed animal, an American Dear Santa, Paw Patrol bracelet. I want my girl doll, and a toy puppy. I Do you make toys every would also really like to have day? Can you bring me a new siblings to be nice. I want a a unicorn backpack. I’ve been piget and gairld book and a remote control car, a lego set, very good this year. Thank you new batman moovey and a dinosaurs, new shoes, a Spifor the gifts you got me last new batman magc book and a derman, Shadow from Sonic, year. I will leave you some milk go cart? My mom liks me dror- money and a tablet.

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Love, Dear Santa, Love, Aubrianna Mollie I want some superheroes.

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I really want a Batman boncy ball and a siens kit and Dear Santa, lego set.

I want a Batman aca romot control monstr truk? tion figure. I will leave you my Could I please have some I will give you cookeis. favorite cookies and milk! My hunting stuff for Christmas Love, Hunter mom will decorate them for this year? I would also like to me. I like the frosted cookies have some superhero toys and Dear Santa, Do you like your randeer? a lot! For my Batman action a remote-controlled car.

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For Christmas this year I would like new markers and a few coloring books! How about some crayons! I would also like a Barbie car! Could I have a few horse stuffed animals. I would also like some slime! I want some unicorn clothes too! I would also like the Iphone 13 and airpods for my new phone. I would like a tv for my room and some unicorn bedsheets. Makeup would also be awesome!

Love, Harlow

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I would like a bike for Christmas. I would also like some Barbie dolls. What do your reindeer like to eat?

What is your favorite part about Christmas? I also would like some new clothes. I also want a new Christmas cup. I would really like to have a puppy so maybe I could get that from Santa? I want some new socks too. If you could bring me some chocolate that would be great. I also want some new hair bows. This is my Christmas list.

Love, Zoe

Dear Santa,

I would like a weed eater, handle for my bike, little wheel for my bike, white paper for my house, a Christmas mask with jingle bells. I would like a Spiderman backpack, Christmas cup, baseball glove, Christmas stickers, Christmas shoes, Christmas pencils and a Christmas straw. My favorite cookie is chocolate chip. I have been a good boy. I like to eat macaroni and cheese around Christmas time. My favorite song is Merry, Merry Christmas!

Love, Chance

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I want a motorcycle, Power Rangers, a dirt bike, 2 remote control cars, a dump truck, a race car track, playdoh, a puppet, slime and a truck. Also…I want an iPad. I also will leave you some cookies with some milk. I wasn’t a bad boy this year. Lastly, I want my very own elf.

Love, Jameson

Dear Santa,

I would like a superhero and a superhero car. I would also like a Spiderman. Could I also have a four-wheeler and a pizza shop. May I also have a Power Ranger nerf gun. I also want a new water bottle.

I want some more markers. I also want a wall with superheroes. Can I have a tractor with chocolate beside it. I also want 100 pop its and brand new pencils. I also want a new pencil box. Can I have brand new erasers and a superhero clipboard.

Love, Wade

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I would like a pop it, a Nerf gun and new socks please.

Can I have a new hair brush, a brand new mask and pencils please. I’d like a new type of scissors and some new shores for Christmas. I’d also like a cup with Elsa on it. What is your favorite cookie and reindeer? Also a brand new doll house that I can fit in please and new markers, pencils and a pencil box.

Love, Gracelyn

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I want a new backpack and some new shoes. I want new scrunchies and a bag of recess.

I want a yo-yo.

Love, Olive

Dear Santa,

I really want a green dirt bike and a Grave Digger remote control car. I want a mini motor car. I am going to make something for Santa. I will make you hot cocoa and some cookies. I want a lot of candy in my stocking. I also want a green water bottle. I am a good kid and your favorite.

Love, Keistyn

Dear Santa,

I really want a puppy and a tag for my puppy. I also want a hamster and a ball for the hamster. I want a bunny too.

Can I have a cat? Also, can I have a rainbow motorcycle? I am going to leave you hot cocoa and a gingerbread man.

I’ve been a good boy all year.

P.S. I want food for them all and a giraffe, tiger, dragon and I want a mini zoo & truck for them.

Love, Romyn

Dear Santa,

I want a big dinosaur that can eat. I want a Bumblebee transformer, a jumping yoga ball, a toy farm, a frisbee ball and a dinosaur stuffed animal.

Santa, I will give you cookies and milk. I will give the reindeer carrots.

Love, Adrynn

Dear Santa,

I want a new elf for Christmas. I also want a Nintendo Switch and a phone. I want some new markers.

Love, Keenan

BOND-ASSUMPTION KERBY FIRST GRADE Dear Santa,

How do you see at night? I want a pet snake, a Nintendo Switch, and an electric scooter.

Do not land on the shed roof, my two cats and dog are in there.

Love, Cade

Dear Santa,

How do you get your magic?

Can I have a pet goat, a pet cat, and Legos? Watch out for my big dog because he jumps.

Love, Anna

Dear Santa,

How do your reindeer fly?

May I please have a toy reindeer, an electric scooter, and a toy goat? Watch out for my dog!

Love, Paislee

Dear Santa,

Why do you need elves? Can I have a puppy, a Hatchimal, and a Pixie Egg? Watch out for the fireplace grill!

Love, Nora

Dear Santa,

Can I pet your reindeer? Can I have a real live Batman, Hulk, and Captain America? Don’t go to my garage door because my puppy will bite and jump up on you.

Love, Tyson

Dear Santa,

How do you get down the chimney? Please, can I have a Minecraft game, a puppy, and Legos? Please go through the front door.

Love, William

Dear Santa,

How do you get your magic for the reindeer? Can I have my own sleigh, a monster truck with a remote control, and a new umbrella? Watch out for my dog and use the front door.

Love, Elijah

Dear Santa,

How do you get to the North Pole? Can I please have American Girl stuff, a Barbie Dream House, and a Unicorn? Watch out for the fireplace grill.

Love, Laney

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Merry Christmas! Thank you I want a hundred LOL dolls and a big, big, big LOL doll- for my presents. I love you. I house. And a JoJo Siwa statue. want a baby doll and a cry baby.

Katelyn C. I want a toy baking kit where real water comes out. What Dear Santa, happens when you fly away Dear Santa, Can I have a toy puppy? Can from my house?

Why do you have to pray to I have a JoJo doll? A toy pumpMadelyn talk to Santa? Will you please kin? Khyona W. give me a snow globe, cook- Dear Santa, Dear Santa, ies of you, and a pet hamster?

I want a boat and a plane.

Can I please have a Sonic Don’t wake up Aden.

Cash Dear Santa, Happy figure? Will you please come Love, Madelyn Christmas! Thank you for getto my house? I like Christmas. ting my toys. I want a playpen Dear Santa, Also, I will leave a note for you.

Can I pet your reindeer? for my baby.

Merry Christmas Santa!

Brenna Can you bring grocery stuff, an Brian N. electric scooter, and an iPod? Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Watch out for my dog!

I want a dress with butterfly I want you to come over to Love, Emersyn wings, a cute lion stuffy and a my house. I want a Barbie figsquishy school bus. You are the Dear Santa, ure. Merry Christmas!

How do your reindeer fly? best Santa of all!

Jillian W. Eden Can I have an electric scooter, Dear Santa, a puppy, and video games? I Dear Santa, I want a phone for Christwill have chocolate milk.

What do superheroes do? I mas!

Love, Kylee like superheroes.

JuJu Brooks Dear Santa, Dear Santa, How do you get your toys?

I want a babydoll with lots CERRO GORDO Can I have an electric scooter, of pieces. I want to play with it a rocket ship big enough for ISAAC in the bathtub. me to ride in, and a hamster PM PRE K Lynnlee ball big enough for me to go in? Be careful, the chimney Dear Santa, CERRO GORDO might be closed.

I love you! I love to play Love, Blair MARTINA with Santa at my house when he leaves. I want a cute Barbie Dear Santa, KINDERGARTEN How do you get your magic? that is a mermaid with a bendI want the big toys, a toy rocket ing tail. I want Raya and the Dear Santa, Thank you for being so nice. launcher from Fortnite, and a Last Dragon toys. I want Mrs. normal car with a remote. I Claus to get me a Barbie with Please bring me Hulk and a reflippers to swim in the water. mote control spider. My sister love you a lot, lot, lot! really likes Elsa. My brother Ella G. Love, would like a toy dog and baby Dear Santa, Dear Santa, monster trucks.

How do you get presents?

Can you please get me a live Love, Hank Can I have a cash register, a cat? Can you please get me a Nintendo Switch, and a stuffed new pair of boots? My boots Dear Santa, How is Rudolph? I would Anna doll? are dirty. I want for Christmas Love, Izabelle a pumpkin. How do the rein- like a couple of lizards and dinosaurs to paint, please. My deer fly? Merry Christmas! sister would like some toys. I CERRO GORDO Oakley K. will leave you milk and cookies.

ISAAC Dear Santa, Love, Sawyer I like Christmas. I like openAM PRE K ing your presents. I liked the Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I really want to know what letter you left us one time. We Please can I have 2 lego sets made you yummy cookies and Mrs. Claus is doing. Please and 1 Ryan’s World Suitcase you ate a ton. I want a baby, a bring me a dog for Christmas. with mystery boxes inside. new backpack and a new water Zoey would like a guitar and bottle. What do the reindeer Ava would like a toy duck. I Dear Santa, will leave you Oreos and milk.

How are your reindeer? eat? Merry Christmas!

Love, Emmaka Blaiklee C. Merry Christmas! I went hunting with my dad. Will you bring Dear Santa, Dear Santa, me a Megatron?

What color do you like? What I want a baby doll, a yelBriggs M. low stroller and a fake egg are your elves doing? I would to open with a prize inside. I like the Toy Story characters, Dear Santa, Thank you Santa for giving want rainbow markers. What please. I will leave you milk and me all my presents. I love you do you feed your reindeer? cookies. Be safe in your sleigh.

Love, Leah Santa! How do you know where Merry Christmas!

Freya K. our house is? I want a baby Dear Santa, doll that cries a lot, opens it’s How is Rudolph? Is he good?

Dear Santa, eyes and goes to sleep. Merry I love you! Thank you for I want an iPhone, please. MiChristmas! giving me a gift. I’m sorry that cah would like a car and MarHaven C. I bumped into you in the snow. ley would like some baby toys. I I also love you very much if you will leave you milk and cookies Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! Does Mrs. give me a present. I would like for you to eat and drink.

Love, Noah Claus take care of the reindeer a Belle doll. Goodbye.

Madison C. and Elves? I want a new BarDear Santa, bie for Christmas. I want a toy What kind of cookies do you stuffed animal, a baby doll and Dear Santa, like? I like Oreos. Please bring Thank you for giving me a a craft. gift. I would like a PJ Mask toy me a piano. My sister would Rogan that transforms into a car with like a stuffed animal rabbit Dear Santa, Gecko, Owelette and Catboy. I and my brother would like a Thanks for getting me all also want the new Paw Patrol Minecraft pillow. Please come the things I love. I like you movie. I also want to Trans- and see us.

Love, Dixie Santa. I want a kitty bear formers. Merry Christmas! dollhouse. Faye Dear Santa, I Jaxson M. Dear Santa, love you. I want a baby and a How are you? Please bring Dear Santa, puppy. I want a LOL book. Do me a Sonic blanket and stuffed I want a Bluey camper. I the reindeer eat treats? Merry animal. I would like a Sonic balwant some PJ Masks minifigure Christmas. capsules. Do the elves make loon and a Sonic Hot Wheels Stella the toys? Where do they live? set. Do you know Sonic?

Love, Kamdyn Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! HoHoHo! I want a Gabby dollhouse.

Jackson M. Dear Santa, Bella Dear Santa, I want a How are you? Do you want Dear Santa, Bumblebee toy. Liam Dear cookies and milk? I would like Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!

Santa, I want a stuffed dog, a a dollhouse and dolls, please.

Can you bring me a Paw Patrol kitchen and cars.

I also want clothes and dresses game?

Kyson for my dolls. Baye really wants Riley B. a water gun that shoots water Dear Santa, out. Have a Merry Christmas!

I would like 2 LOL dolls and Dear Santa, Merry Christmas Santa! SurLove, London an OMG doll. I want a new microphone because my old one prise! I want a toy. I want a suDear Santa, is not working. I want a real per fast car, like a speeder car.

How is Rudolph? How are Charlie L. unicorn and a sunflower for my you? How is Mrs. Claus? Please daddy. Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, bring me a toy bat. Please give Josslyn Thank you for my toys. I Ryan a Spiderman toy and Abe want a big, huge car and a di- a new baseball bat. I would Dear Santa, I want PJ Masks toys. I want nosaur. I broke my other dino- also like 3 toy masks for me, Ryan, and Abe, please. saur. Merry Christmas! cars and Marvel game.

Love, Levi Hadley B. Gage

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Dear Santa,

bring Blaiklee two baby dolls How is Rudolph? Please and three monkeys and Trenbring me a dollhouse. My sister ton Fortnite stuff? Can you tell would like a makeup doll. How the elves that I love them?

Merry Christmas, are your elves? Have a Merry Taelyn Christmas.

Love, Elsie Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

How are you doing? Please bring me LOL dolls and Barbies. I would also like roller skates and a yo-yo. I hope you have fun delivering presents!

Love, Brynlee

Dear Santa,

I will leave milk and cookies for you. Do you like white or chocolate milk? I have been good this year. I would like a bicycle, John Deere tractors, kinetic sand, Magnatiles, Legos, TV, 4-wheeler, and Nintendo Switch. Can you bring Knox an iPhone, Sylvie an iPod, and Zeke a Nintendo Switch? Can you take Addi a Christmas Tree for her room? Thank you.

Merry Christmas, Nash

Have you been busy making toys? Please bring me a light-up scooter. My sister, Bella, would like a box of school things and my sister, Bailey, would like a light up bow. My brother would like a car robot. I will leave you Dear Santa, How fast do the reindeer chocolate chip cookies. fly in the air? I would like a Love, Kenadie Nintendo Switch with games Dear Santa, (Goosebumps, Power RangCan you visit me? I would ers, Lego World, and Mario), like a Sonic, Amy, and Tails a Hoverboard, Legos, a large stuffed toy. My brother, Eli, NERF gun like Ike’s, NERF bulwants a microphone. My baby lets, and board games. Can you brother, Oliver, may want a bring Knox a running watch, stuffed toy. I will leave you milk Sylvie a bow to hunt with, and and cookies.

Nash a nerf gun? Thank you Love, Isaac Santa!

Merry Christmas, Dear Santa, Zeke How is Rudolph? Do you want some milk and cookies?

Please bring me a Nerf gun that make loud noises and a metal deer target. I would also like a suction cup bow and arrow. Please bring my brother a cute, scary, toy monster.

Love, Hudson

Dear Santa,

How are your elves? I would like a LOL house with LOL dolls and new clothes for them, please. I would also like a toy zoo with animals. My sister, Bella, likes LOLs, too! She also likes kitchen stuff. Oakleigh wants a hover board. I hope you are doing well.

Love, Elaina

Dear Santa,

How are your reindeer?

Please bring me a raptor blue, a toy phone, and a Nerf gun.

I will leave you Santa cookies and milk. Please bring my brother a big Nerf gun and something really pretty for Hannah.

Love, Wyatt

Dear Santa,

How are your elves doing?

May I have a motorcycle?

Please and thank you, Hattie would like a toy lamb. I hope you have fun making toys.

Love, Daniel

Dear Santa,

How do your reindeer fly? I would like a Nerf gun, please.

My brother would like a Buzz Light-year robot. I will leave you cookies with icing and chocolate milk.

Love, Daniel

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Who is your favorite reindeer? May I please have a Barbie Dream House, a color changing Barbie, and an LOL doll? Please bring my brother a car and makeup for my sister.

Thank you.

Happy Holidays, Paislee

Dear Santa,

How are you doing? For Christmas I would like a tablet and a toy train. Please bring my brothers a Nintendo Switch. Thank you.

Merry Christmas, Connor

Dear Santa,

What are your favorite kind of cookies? Please bring me a ball pit, a tablet, and a Sonic doll. Can my sister have a scooter and my brother have Fortnite toys? Merry Christmas!

Thank you, Omarion

Dear Santa,

I will leave you cookies and milk. Can you please bring me a skateboard and a PGMX playset? For Christmas Lilly would like an American Girl doll.

Thank you.

Merry Christmas!

Landon

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a glowing unicorn and a Buddy the Elf toy. How have you been?

Please bring Bella a little toy fox. Merry Christmas!

Love, KayDee

How are you feeling? What I Dear Santa, I hope you are doing great! want for Christmas is a remote control fire truck and a drone, Please bring me Barbies and a please. I would also like a bow ball pit. I also want a unicorn and arrow. My sister would like really, really bad! Thank you.

Happy Holidays, Barbie stuff. I will make you a Avery picture and leave you cookies and milk.

Dear Santa, Love, T.J. How are the elves doing? I would like a princess mirror, CERRO GORDO real makeup, and a tall doll.

DURBIN Please bring Harper a Barbie, Charlie a dino toy, and Ronnie KINDERGARTEN a rhino monster truck. Merry Dear Santa, Christmas!

For Christmas I would like a Love, dragon. Can I have the game Lilliana Hungry, Hungry Hippos? Also, I would like a walking Hulk. Can Dear Santa, What is your favorite kind of Gabe have a dinosaur with a mouth that opens up and Es- cookie? How is Rudolph doing? ter a J-J doll? I’m going to leave Please bring me an LOL doll, a Barbie Dream House car, and you some milk and cookies.

Jo Jo Siwa makeup. Can you Thank you, bring Katelyn a Barbie Dream Levi House camper, Zachary legos, Dear Santa, and Isabella makeup. Thank Can I please have a hover- you. board, a unicorn, and a baby Merry Christmas, doll for Christmas? Can you Brooklyn

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Dear Santa,

How is Buddy the Elf? Please bring me an LOL doll and a color changing Barbie. I would like makeup for Emma, fishing stuff for Ty, a new phone for Kendall, and big trucks for Malcolm. I will leave cookies and milk for you.

Thank you.

Happy Holidays, Hadley

Dear Santa,

What are the names of your reindeer? Thank you for bringing me the whole Christmas.

I’m leaving milk and cookies for you. I hope they don’t get old. I want a stuffed animal and a toy car. Jojo needs a new pillow, Gabby wants a sweatshirt with a picture of a wolf on it, Kenzie wants a new nerf gun, and Waylon could have a new picture of himself. Thank Dear Santa, Do your reindeer glide? I you.

Love, am going to leave you cookies and milk. Please bring me Cooper a dinosaur, a dinosaur cage, cars, and a bus. Can you bring CERRO GORDO my brother a dinosaur toy for CEARLOCK Christmas too? Merry ChristFIRST GRADE mas!

Thank you, Dear Santa, Carter What does your reindeer Dear Santa, look like? I wod like a camr. I How are you doing? Can I wod like fim for my camru. I have a computer for Christ- wod like papopi lots plees. mas? Also, please bring me Madilynn an LOL doll, a makeup table, and a watch. Khyona would Dear Santa, How do your reinder fly? I like her own makeup set and Kingston would like a little wunt a brbirhous with a slide elephant toy. Can you handle and a pool a brbe with a brbe delivering computers to kids? cat and a brbe dog.

Thank you!

Ariah Merry Christmas, Dear Santa, Kaleah What do you like? Can I Dear Santa, plees have a big raboe girl hi How many reindeer do you dal and a stuff anuml. Santa have? For Christmas please and a dog. bring me a tablet, legos, a NinZoey tendo Switch, headphones, a notebook, and a dinosaur pen- Dear Santa, How do you travel all over cil. Lillie would like a baby doll set and Georgia would like a the world in one night? I want toy that talks and plays music a new bike pleez. I also want and a little Bronco shirt. Thank a new spiderman tow pleez. you Santa! I will leave cookies Thank you santa. and milk for you.

Dylan Love, Dear Santa, Jasper Why do you have elves that Dear Santa, stay still? Can I have the barHow are all of the elves do- bee? tree in hous plese. And ing? I would really like a new can I have a barbee car ples? teddy bear, a new toy car, and Can I have a amarcin girl dall some candy. I will give you ples? cookies and milk. Thank you.

Finley Merry Christmas, Dear Santa, Lennox How do you travel all over Dear Santa, the world in one night? I will Merry Christmas! Please want a Barbie camper. I want bring me a doll, a pink teddy more pop its. bear, an LOL doll, and a soccer Taylor ball. I really like to play soccer!

My brother would like a toy car and my baby sister would like a new rattle. Santa, what is your favorite color? Merry Christmas!

Love, Delaney

Dear Santa,

How many elves do you have? Can I please have a fire truck, a soccer ball, and candy for Christmas? Wes would like candy too. Thank you.

Merry Christmas, Beau

Dear Santa,

Which reindeer is your favorite? For Christmas I would like some squishies, bath bombs, and a bicycle. Can my sister Daphne have a light up doll? Merry Christmas, Santa!

Thank you, Darcy

Dear Santa,

I really like Rudolph’s nose because it lights up. Please bring me legos, a Mario set, a fish tank, transformers, and a swimming pool. My sister would like a princess doll and makeup. I will have cookies and milk for you. Thank you.

Merry Christmas, Cameron

Dear Santa,

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Zayden B. Kolten Love, Emmarie

Dear Santa,

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For Christmas I would like baby dolls.

Adaline C.

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a pink ball.

Moriana B.

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like baby dolls.

Bri’laysha C.

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like paw patrol car and house, fish tank, and puppy.

Daxton A.

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Dear Santa, chocolate chip cookies for you.

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Jordan E., age 5 Love, Zy’Mir H. Audrey

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JoJo Siwa stuf? I want a reel changing car for Christmas.

Love, cat so bad.

I’ll put out cookies and milk.

Sterling Love Savanna Kylee W., age 4

Dear Santa,

Chase O.

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a fire truck, fire hat, and puppy Keandre L.

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a bike and dino’s.

Nylian R.

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a train.

Grant F.

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a coffee marker machine (green please).

Grayson K.

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a For Christmas I would like drone w/ camera and new paw cars in all colors. patrol.

Charlie S. Toby J.

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For Christmas I would like a For Christmas I would like hippopotamus.

Barbie dolls and bubbles.

Rylie H. Scarlett J.

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For Christmas I would like a For Christmas I would like a little unicorn. baby, Jumbo LOL, pop-its and Hayley M. long sleeves.

Dear Santa, Emersyn M. For Christmas I would like a Dear Santa, ninja turtle.

For Christmas I would like Isaiah A. monster trucks, hot wheels, and dino’s.

Dear Santa, Behrit M. For Christmas I would like baby shark.

Dear Santa, Tamryn B. For Christmas I would like a toy dog, Barbie’s, and purple Dear Santa, toys.

For Christmas I would like Eleanor N. a fire truck.

Isaiah H. Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like Dear Santa, Barbie dolls, and LOL toys.

For Christmas I would like A’mara R. a puppy.

Lily H. Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a toy pet pig, green blanket, Barbie’s, and a pillow.

Secily S.

Dear Santa,

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For Christmas I would like a unicorn scooter, toy pet, and barbies.

For Christmas I would like a June S. paw patrol movie.

Jeremiah T.

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like hot Dear Santa, wheels, toy snake, toy puppy For Christmas I would like and LOL dolls. a Unicorn.

Leila W. Eona G.

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Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a motorcycle.

Kaylee S.

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a For Christmas I would like yoyo and frozen dolls. toys planes and cars.

Alayna A. Noah H.

How does Rudolph’s nose glow? I will set cookies and Dear Santa, Dear Santa, milk on a tray for you. For For Christmas I would like a For Christmas I would like Christmas I would like a Yoshi hover board and a dog. dino’s. game for the Switch, a cat, an Dear Santa, Miles K. Isaiah M. RC car, a hot tub, a blow up Dear Santa, Merry Christmmas how are Hi Santa, How do you travel all over you doing I want a elve and Dear Santa, I would like a transformer Dear Santa, Grinch and Baby Yoda, and For Christmas I would like a set for Christmas.

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Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a sparkly unicorn.

Brooklynn S.

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a truck, race cars, and helicopters.

Jace B.

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a new soldier tank.

Zakhiryon H.

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a Christmas tree.

Maci L.

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a power ranger toy.

Clark S.

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a Nintendo Switch.

Mackenzie W.

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like green slime.

Amiyah H.

KID’S CASTLE—I DAYCARE—MONROE INFANTS Dear Santa,

My Name Tre’dyn I am 1 years old. I have been nice this year and I would like push toys, stackers and books for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name Nolyn I am 1 years old. I have been nice this year and I would like musical toys, bouncing balls and books for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name Vincent I am 1 years old. I have been nice this year and I would like activity toys, walking toys and books for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name Lana I am 1 years old. I have been nice this year and I would like baby dolls, plush pets and books for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name Ta’kari I am 1 years old. I have been nice this year and I would like push toys, cars, trucks and books for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name Faheem I am 11 months old. I have been nice this year and I would like Riding toys, bouncy balls and books for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name Ada, I 9 months old. I have been nice this year and I would like a baby doll, musical toys and books for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name Wesley I am 10 months old. I have been nice this year and I would like push toys, cars, trucks and books for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Kinsley and I am 1 years old. I have been nice this year and I would like baby dolls, Cocomelon and bouncy donkey Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Hazel and I am 1 years old. I have been nice this year and I would like Baby dolls, cars, trucks and Lego Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Azariah and I am 1 years old. I have been nice this year and I would like baby dolls, pull toys and stuff animals Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Makhi and I am 1 years old. I have been nice this year and I would like cars, trucks, Legos and a drum for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Cameron and I am 1 years old. I have been nice this year and I would like trucks, Legos and minons Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Kali and I am 1 years old. I have been nice this year and I would like baby dolls, stuffed animals and baby doll blankets for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Coryell and I am 1 years old. I have been naughty and nice this year and I would like Legos, trucks and drums for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Fatima and I am 1 years old. I have been nice this year and I would like Cocomelon, baby shark and baby dolls for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Tiylen and I am 1 years old. I have been nice this year and I would like Legos, trucks and basketball for Christmas.

patrol, chase and baby Marshall for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Ella and I am 2 years old I have been nice this year and I would like trucks, trains and cars for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Diangelo and I am 3 years old I have been naughty this year but I would like dinosaur, Bird house and really big Dino for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Antonia and I am 2 years old I have been nice this year and I would like a baby doll and blocks for Christmas.

KID’S CASTLE—I DAYCARE—MONROE THREE YEAR OLD Dear Santa,

My Name is Tyler I am 3 years old I live in an apartment I have been a little bit of naughty and nice this year but I would like a Kid phone for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Carlie I am 3 years old I live in a house I have been a little bit of naughty and nice this year but I would like a Bunny for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

My Name is Thomas and I am 1 years old. I have been nice this year and I would like Cars, trucks, drums and basketball for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Mu’lani and I am 1 years old. I have been nice this year and I would like dolls, a kitchen and animals Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Ni’King and I am 1 years old. I have been nice this year and I would like Trucks, cars and Legos for Christmas.

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Dear Santa,

My Name is Jane (Elizabeth) I am 3 years old I live in a house I have been nice this year and I would like Barbie’s for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Nevaeh I am 3 years old I live in a house I have been a little bit of naughty and nice this year but I would like toys for Christmas.

KID’S CASTLE—I FOUR YEAR OLD Dear Santa,

My Name is Zayden and I am 4 years old I live in a house and I have been a little naughty and nice this year but I would like a spider man and to get cookies for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Cody and I am 4 years old I live in a house and I have been a little naughty and nice this year but I would like a transformer toys for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Aritrea and I am 5 years old I live in a house and I have been nice this year and I would like a new shirt for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Nora I am 3 years old I live in a house I have been a little bit of naughty and nice this year but I would like a Minnie mouse for Christmas.

My Name is Addisyn and I am 4 years old I live in an apartment I have been nice this year and I would like a frozen make up set for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

My Name is Iris I am 3 years old I live in a house I have been a nice this year and I would like mommy to help me with the Christmas tree.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Rhylan and I am 4 years old I live in an apartment I have been a little bit of naughty and nice this year and I would like spider man for Christmas.

My Name is Tayven I am 3 years old I live in a house I have been a little bit of naughty and nice this year but I would like a Spider man for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

house I have been a little bit of naughty and nice this year but I would like a big light and a Monster truck for Christmas.

apartment I have been nice this year and I would like my own kitchen, food and cleaning stuff for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

My Name is Kyndree and I am 4 years old I live in a condo I have been nice this year and I would like marble run for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Avani and I am 3 years old I live in Walmart a house I have been nice this year and I would like a unicorn for Christmas.

KID’S CASTLE—I DAYCARE—MONROE SCHOOL AGE Dear Santa,

My name is SJ (Skyler) I am 6 ½ years old. I have been an absolute angel this year! The nicest thing I did this year was play basketball. I would like an IPhone 13, PS5 and PS4 for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My name is Brennen I am 6 years old. I have been pretty good this year! The nicest thing I did this year was share my toys and stay in my seat.

I would like an Xbox, PS5 and money for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My name is Rhyliee I am 7 years old. I have been an absolute angel this year! The nicest thing I did this year was help my mom with my brother and sister. I would like a PS5, hover board and a new TV for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My name is Ava’Marie I am 9 years old. I have been pretty good this year! The nicest thing I did this year was help people. I would like an IPhone, new IPad and new computer for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My name is Jamir I am 9 years old. I have been an absolute angel this year! The nicest thing I did this year was cut grass. I would like an ear pods, a diamond necklace and money for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My name is Ryleah I am 9 years old. I have been pretty good this year! The nicest thing I did this year was help my teacher. I would like a PS5, VR and Fidget toys for Christmas.

KID’S CASTLE—I DAYCARE—MONROE Dear Santa, Dear Santa, 2 YEAR OLD My Name is Cederic and I Dear Santa, My Name is Mathieu I am am 5 years old I live in a house 3 years old I live in my Nana Dear Santa, My name is Allen I am 8

My Name is Mason and I am 2 years old I have been naughty this year but I would like a baby sister, a paw patroller and Blippi for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Zymier and I am 2 years old I have been nice this year and I would like chicken, drums and turkey for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Aubriella and I am 2 years old I have been naughty this year but I would like mommy, dolly and chicken for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Ke’drick and I am 2 years old I have been naughty this year but I would like chicken and steak for Christmas.

My Name is Oliver I am 3 years old I live in an apartment I have been a little bit of naughty and nice this year but I would like Cat boy for Christmas.

My Name is Deilyiah and I am 4 years old I live in a house I have been nice this year and I would like a rainbow snow unicorn for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Kylie and I am 4 years old I live in a house I have been nice this year and I would like toys and kitchen toys for Christmas.

My Name is Terry I am 3 years old I live at my mommy house I have been nice this year and I would like Transformers for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Khonor I am 3 years old I live in a house I have been a little bit of naughty and nice this year but I would like a baby shark for Christmas.

KID’S CASTLE—I Dear Santa, Santa, DAYCARE—MONROE Dear My Name is Kaiden I am My Name is Knowledge and TODDLERS I am 2 years old I have been 3 years old I live in a house I naughty this year but I would have been nice this year and Dear Santa, like Cocomelon toys, truck and I would like a lot of presents

My Name is Meredith and I am 1 years old. I have been nice this year and I would like a dolls, stuff animals and blankets for my dolls for Christmas.

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Dear Santa,

My Name is Leyland and I am 3 years old I have been nice this year and I would like Internet and fish for Christmas.

My Name is Aziz I am 3 years old I live in house I have been a little bit of naughty and nice this year but I would like presents for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

My Name is Rhyel and I am 2 years old I have been naughty and nice this year but I would like a baby shark, a pop it and Cocomelon for Christmas.

My Name is Malik I am 3 years old I live in a house I have been nice this year and I would like car and blocks for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

My Name is Dru and I am 2 years old I have been nice this year and I would like an iron man, a hulk and a baby for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Rachel and I am 2 years old I have been nice this year and I would like paw

My Name is Nadiyah I am 3 years old I live in a house I have been a little bit of naughty and nice this year but I would like a present for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Elijah I am 3 years old I live in a house I

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

My Name is Wyatt and I am 4 years old I live in a house I have been nice this year and I would like a toy guns for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Richard and I am 4 years old I live in Walmart I have been nice this year and I would like a PJ mask for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Nasir and I am 3 years old I live in a house I have been nice this year and I would like toys for Christmas.

years old. I have been pretty good this year! The nicest thing I did this year was help clean my house. I would like a new dirt bike, a tree house and pop it’s for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My name is Robert I am 6 years old. I have been pretty good this year! The nicest thing I did this year was help with my brother. I would like power ranger stuff, a Xbox and new bike for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My name is Jammar I am 11 years old. I have been an absolute angel this year! The nicest thing I did this year was giving to myself. I would like me myself and I, my family and some money for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My name is Brylan I am 11 years old. I have been pretty good this year! The nicest thing I did this year was going to the Salvation Army. I would like head phones, stuffed animals and a screen protector for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

this year was use nice words. I would like a new bike, a hover board and a heart necklace for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My name is Cameron I am 8 years old. I have been pretty good this year! The nicest thing I did this year was be quiet sometimes. I would like a VR quest 2, a dirt bike and IPhone XR for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My name is Julian I am 5 years old. I have been pretty good this year! The nicest thing I did this year was sharing. I would like a hover board, skate board and skates for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My name is Athea I am 9 years old. I have been pretty good this year! The nicest thing I did this year was play with my brothers. I would like a dino smasher, clothes and make-up for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My name is Zyaire I am 7 years old. I have been an absolute angel this year! The nicest thing I did this year was be nice to Ms. Mary. I would like a new phone, money and a hover board for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My name is Makiah I am 7 years old. I have been an absolute angel this year! The nicest thing I did this year was doing my chores. I would like an IPhone, Barbie house and connected blocks for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My name is Izak I am 6 years old. I have been pretty good this year! The nicest thing I did this year was be good on the bus. I would like a dino and dino toys for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My name is Kingston I am 7 years old. I have been an absolute angel this year! The nicest thing I did this year was play basketball. I would like a new game, dino and shark toy for Christmas.

KIDS-N-FITNESS PENGUIN ROOM— DECATUR PRE K Dear Santa,

I have been very good this year. What I would like for Christmas is… a baby doll and dress up clothes Thank you, Paislee S.

Dear Santa,

I have been somewhat good this year. What I would like for Christmas is…a new football helmet, Bears football jersey, and sunglasses.

Thank you, Briggs P.

Dear Santa,

I have been very good this year. What I would like for Christmas is… cars, trucks, and a toy elevator for my cars.

Thank you, Drew F.

Dear Santa,

I have been somewhat good this year. What I would like for Christmas is…a remote-control car and a cookie monster backpack.

Thank you, Theo H.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Cameron and I am 4 years old I live in a house I have been a little naughty and nice this year but I would like toys for Christmas.

My name is India I am 5 years old. I have been pretty good this year! The nicest thing I did this year was sharing my toys. I would like a basketball, a Barbie and money for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I have been somewhat good this year. What I would like for Christmas is… roller skates, chocolate eggs, remote control car, and a wind-up mouse.

Thank you, Charlotte B.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Kylan and I am 4 years old I live in a yellow house I have been nice this year and I would like a new hot wheel ramp for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My Name is Faheema and I am 4 years old I live in a house I have been a little bit of naughty and nice this year and I would like ice skates for Christmas.

My name is Kyrin I am 5 years old. I have been pretty good this year! The nicest thing I did this year was be good at school. I would like a belt like my friends, a PS5 and PS4 for Christmas.

Dear Santa,

My name is Maddy (Madalyn) I am 5 years old. I have been kind of naughty this year! The nicest thing I did

I have been very good this year. What I would like for Christmas is… a truck and tractors.

Thank you, Dwight J.

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I have been somewhat good this year. What I would like for Christmas is… a step stool, make up, and a tangled dress.

Thank you, Viviana D.

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Dear Santa,

I have been somewhat good this year. What I would like for Christmas is… a Christmas book and Christmas paints.

Thank you, Caroline E.

year. What I would like for Christmas is… a vampire set, a paw patrol set, and a big spider-man set. Santa you’re the best!

Thank you, Braeden N.

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I have been somewhat good this year. What I would like for Christmas is… Nike shoes and a remote-control drone.

Thank you, Jett K.

Dear Santa,

I have been very good this year. What I would like for Christmas is… a pumpkin that is a stuffed toy, a mermaid stuffed animal, and a mermaid bath toy. Thank you, Santa!

Thank you, Paisley M.

I have been very good this year. What I would like for Dear Santa, I have been very good this Christmas is… walkie talkies year. What I would like for Thank you, Abby H. Christmas is…my little ponies, Dear Santa, and a little doll house. I love I have been very good this you, Santa! year. What I would like for Thank you, Teighan A. Christmas is… an Elsa doll, Elsa Dear Santa, Dress, and Elsa boots.

I have been very good this Thank you, Stella Y. year. What I would like for Dear Santa, Christmas is…my little pony I have been very good this toys, and princess dolls. Santa, year. What I would like for I love you? What are the names Christmas is… a remote-con- of your reindeer? trol monster truck and hot Thank you, Scarlet R. wheel city.

Dear Santa, Thank you, Teo C. I have been somewhat good Dear Santa, this year. What I would like I have been very good this for Christmas is… a rainbow year. What I would like for Christmas tree, some corn decChristmas is… some science orations, a Lighting McQueen stuff, a new T-rex, and a bunch car, and games with numbers. of wrestlers.

Thank you, Beckett C. Thank you, Luke B.

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I have been very good this year. What I would like for Christmas is… a race car, a race track, and a remote-control robot.

Thank you, Keith H.

Dear Santa,

I have been somewhat good this year. What I would like for Christmas is… a unicorn doll, an Anna doll, and an Elsa doll.

I love you, Santa!

Thank you, Anna H.

Dear Santa,

I have been very good this year. What I would like for Christmas is… a barbie house, barbies, a red car, and lip balm.

Thank you, Landree G.

I have been very good this year. What I would like for Christmas is…an American Girl Doll, and lots of American Girl doll stuff. Santa I love you very much!

Thank you, Kit M.

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I have been very good this year. What I would like for Christmas is… a robot dinosaur, animals, and a lot of dinosaurs.

Thank you, Kinzer J.

I have been very good this year. What I would like for Christmas is…a barbie in a wheel chair, a gold barbie car and LOL dolls. When you visit my house Santa, I will have cookies for you!

Dear Santa, Thank you, Kyla D. I have been somewhat good this year. What I would like for Dear Santa, Christmas is…a remote-control I have been somewhat drone and a remote-control good this year. What I would four-wheeler. like for Christmas is… a Peppa Thank you, Brooks K. Pig blanket, a very colorful rainbow stuffed toys, and a Dear Santa, I have been somewhat good number clock. I love you very this year. What I would like for much Santa!

Thank you, Alexis T. Christmas is…a new dollhouse, princess bakery set.

Dear Santa, Thank you, Avery H. I have been somewhat good this year. What I would like for Dear Santa, I have been somewhat good Christmas is…a Bat bot, a Batthis year. What I would like for man doll, and a Hulk stuffed Christmas is…a big huge car, animal. I love you Thank you, Lucas H. a monster truck, a giant race car.

Dear Santa, Thank you, Oliver G. I have been very good this year. What I would like for KIDS-N-FITNESS Christmas is…my daddy to DOLPHIN ROOM – come home from deployment.

I would like make-up, and a DECATUR JoJo barbie. I love you, Santa!

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Dear Santa,

I have been somewhat good this year. What I would like for Christmas is… a puppy, a monster truck, and a new backpack. I love you, Santa! I will leave you some cookies.

Thank you, Cayson G.

Dear Santa,

I have been very good this year. What I would like for Christmas is…a race car, a robot, and big Legos. Thank you and I love you, Santa!

Thank you, Julian L.

Christmas is…a new Paw Pa- Dear Santa, trol City, a new toy blaster, and I hope your sack isn’t hurtthe new Paw Patrol Pups with ing your back. Can I please get Ryder. I love you, Santa!

CoComelon pop n’ play set, Thank you, Corben H. CoComelon musical Yellow School Bus, CoComelon musiDear Santa, I have been very good this cal plush book, Paw Patrol the year. What I would like for movie tower & vehicles, paw Christmas is…a remote with a patrol hand puppets & El Toro T.V., a new dinosaur, a giant toy Loco monster jam truck with lights and sound. Thank you! swing! Thank you, Santa!

Love, Thank you, Jack S. Rhett

Dear Santa,

I have been very good this year. What I would like for Christmas is…a little ice skater, a little white horse, and a sleeping baby, I love you, Santa! You’re my Favorite.

Thank you, Hazel Mc.

Dear Santa,

I have been very good this year. What I would like for Christmas is…a dollhouse, a basketball, a toy truck, and a dolphin. I love you, Santa!

Thank you for all the presents.

Thank you, Elayna B.

Dear Santa,

Merry Christmas!!! please bring hide & seek climber, avengers bend & flex toys, treasure x monster gold mega lab, ford mustang car & hot wheels mayhem track set.

Love, Beckham

Dear Santa,

I can wait to see you and I’m been doing really good. I really like a frozen bean bag chair, gabby’s dollhouse, hello kitty radio controlled jeep, l.o.l surprise! Doll series (all of them) & kitty-cat camper.

Dear Santa, Love, I have been very good this Lily year. What I would like for Christmas is…a scarecrow, a Dear Santa, corn stock with corn in it, a toy Hello, Santa! Paw patrol parrot, and a flying air-plane. I hand puppets, paw patrol mico love you, Santa! tower, miraculous fashion doll, Thank you, Keller N. blue’s clues doll with accessories, radio controlled scooter, Dear Santa, I have been somewhat good tie-dye barbie. Please & Thank this year. What I would like for You! Love, Christmas …a big Paw Patrol Mavis fire truck, a remote-control bumblebee, and a fake vac- Dear Santa, uum toy. I love you, Santa!

I want Lalaloopy princess Thank you, Sean L. party pack, Minnie kitchen, Blue’s Clues headphones, KIDS-N-FITNESS Disney princess vanity, Spirit BUTTERFLY ROOM— untamed herd, Carebears & Blue’s Clues kitchen.

DECATUR Love, WATTELET/MCCLURE Charlotte

2–3 YEAR Dear Santa,

Hi, I would like a light up unicorn, cash register, cottage playhouse, Minnie kitchen, Gabby’s dollhouse. I am trying super hard to be nice and am helping my friends all the time.

Love, Willow

Dear Santa,

Hello, may I please have a Minnie Mouse roller skating plush, Minnie Mouse bean bag chair, Disney princess royal shimmer doll, my life as a hair stylist doll & the salon play set, L.O.L Surprise! O.M.G house of surprise! I really love playing with dollhouses and looking at science items.

Love, Jordyn

feeling good. I would like a frozen bean bag chair, radio controlled scooter, l.o.l surprise! o.m.g series toys, barbie dreamhouse, bluey family & mates & CoComelon boombox.

Love, Thea

Dear Santa,

Hi, can I have CoComelon pop n. play house, jumbo bowling set, monster truck (dragon), little hot wheel cars, number train, Blue’s clues headphones & kitchen, Paw patrol patroller.

Love, Deacon

Dear Santa,

Hello, can I get a frozen bean bag chair, Minnie kitchen, blue’s clues doll, carebears (all of them), my little pony figures (all of them), CoComelon boombox, grocery basket play set, home grown kitchen & CoComelon hide & seek JJ doll.

Dear Santa, Love, I wished you could of came Tynsleigh to my birthday. I would like Disney ray & the dragon, Dear Santa, Encanto karaoke machine, I want a frozen bean bag Disney vanity, Elsa doll that chair, gabby’s dollhouse, easal, sings, Disney baby dolls (all of my little pony toys, Disney vanthem), my little pony zipline, Bluey talking plush, CoCom- ity, blue’s clues doll & acceselon shark figures & paw pa- sories, portable table feeding trol hand puppets. Thank You! play set, spirit untamed herd and Blue’s clues kitchen.

Love, Love, Avaline Kynzlee

Dear Santa,

Santa I’m so excited that you are coming. May I please have Monster trucks (I really like them all), toys from the Paw Patrol movie, big rig transporter, mini rc vehicles & a trail blazer vehicle. Love you so much Santa!

Love, Tanner

Dear Santa,

I can’t wait to

Dear Santa,

Hello, I hope you had a safe ride from the North pole.

Please bring me a blue’s clues headphones, CoComelon musical yellow school bus.

Build-a-vehicle set, paw patrol deluxe vehicle & firetruck, an easel, avengers bend & flex figures & blue’s clues kitchen.

Thank you Santa!

Love, Tate

Dear Santa,

Please bring me a t-ball set, CoComelon musical yellow school bus, Monster truck, big rig transporter, chevy silverado toy truck (daddy wants a big one though). I have been a big helper for mommy & daddy.

Love, Walter

Dear Santa,

Hi Santa, I hope you are

I hope your reindeer don’t get to hungry on your way to my house. Please bring me Mini RC vehicle (yellow one), Among Us 6” plush (green one please), t-ball set, jump ‘n slide inflatable bounces, & tons of monster trucks – small ones & big ones.

Love, Jagger

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Love, Tyler

Dear Santa,

Hi, can I have multi-color play-doh, number train, grave digger monster truck, paw patrol hand puppets & CoComelon musical yellow school bus. I will try not to eat your cookies.

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kitchen. I want zombies. I need baby yoda. I want a small octopus.

Love Trey

Dear Santa,

I am learning at school. I would like you to bring me blocks. My mom and dad are going to get me a lion.

Love Caroline

I love you so much and I really want a toy kitty from you for Christmas! Do the sun and the moon mix you up? I also want a bear for Christmas.

Love, Charlotte, age 3

Dear Santa,

I am good. I want some cool presents. I would like a stretchy gorilla. I want a new toothbrush. I would like to be a doctor. I would also like a stretchy ball.

Love Evan

Dear Santa,

Can you please give me a present? I want a choo choo train toy. Thank you for getting me toys. Please and thank you I would love a toy. I want you to give me plants and a bucket for Christmas. I want a Nintendo Switch like Rachel.

Love, Christopher, age 3

Dear Santa,

I want to be good. I want a big transformer. I need new paw patrol toys. I like PJ mask toys too. I want an airplane toy.

Love Oliver

Dear Santa,

I want a toy tractor for Christmas. My PJ Masks toy broke so I would like another one. I love Christmas time!

Love, Clayton, age 4

Dear Santa,

I was being good. I want to play with superheroes. I want pikachu and baby yoda. I want PJ Mask and the Avengers. I like orange too. I like playing with fire trucks.

Love Tate

Dear Santa,

I want bunnies for Christmas. I love rainbows and unicorns. I want Santa Claus toys. I really want some new stickers. I want you to love me Santa, and I love you Santa!

Love, Mylee, age 4, Preschool at Lincoln Elementary School

I want a teddy bear. I want a toy bird, that talks, sits, and sleeps. I want a butterfly and apple popit. I want Santa to bring me a toy mouse.

Love Carley

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Thank you for bringing presents last year. I would like a show yourself dress like in the second Elsa.

Love Heidi

I really want something for Christmas. I want a computer for Christmas! I like flowers a lot. I really like your sleigh, it is really cool! I want nail polish to make my nails pretty and books to read. Thank you!

Love, Evelynn, age 3

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I hope you get me a Barbie Dream House one day for Christmas. I will leave some cookies and milk out for you!

I love you, Santa! I really hope you come to my house on Christmas because there will be a lot of cookies, I hope you like them! Bye! Love, Piper, age 5, Preschool at Lincoln Elementary School

Dear Santa,

Can I please have a little school bus for Christmas?

Thank you for bringing it when you come to my house.

Love, Jennings, age 4

Dear Santa,

I want you to get me a special Barbie toy for Christmas.

I would like a starfish stuffed animal. Luna, our dog, is part of our family. Luna wants a special Christmas stuffed toy.

Love Adalynn, age 4

Dear Santa,

I want you to get my mom a new purse for Christmas. I would really want Christmas toys for Christmas. I also really want Legos! How are your Reindeer doing? Merry Christmas!

Love, Axel, age 3

Dear Santa,

Will you please get me a toy combine with a field? I also want all the things that a farm needs. I want a color sorter toy for Christmas. At the North Pole are there skyscrapers?

Love, Logan, age 4

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Happy Christmas! I want a Stitch stuffed animal toy because my dog chewed it up. I want a teddy bear and a blanket. How is Mrs. Claus doing?

I hope she is helping you with the toys.

Love, Fiona, age 4

Dear Santa,

Please give me a present for Christmas. I want a doll that I can make sleep and wake up. My brother wants a toy chain with real passengers, it’s a Lego set. Thank you, Santa!

Love, Emma, age 3

Dear Santa,

I want a Barbie doll for Christmas. I want the Barbie to be a baby doll with a bottle to drink. I love your Reindeer! I want them to stop at my house!

Love, Olivia, age 3, Preschool at Lincoln Elementary School

Dear Santa,

I want Spiderman and Venom stretchy toys for Christmas. I love Avengers toys and I want and Avengers bed. Is it going to snow a lot this year?

Love, Jameson, age 4

Dear Santa,

I want toys for Christmas.

I like the color red. I hope Christmas is fun!

Love, Kellan, age 4

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We need presents for everyone even my brothers

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Zeke and Isaac! I want a toy firetruck that you can build.

It’s at the store where my mom works! I want to build it by myself! Can you please come to my house and when I wake up can I come on your sled and see the North Pole?

Bring me a couple more presents and I will save some for my birthday. Merry Christmas!

Love, Sammy, age 4

Dear Santa,

Can I please have LOL dolls and a Mickey Mouse car for Christmas? I want a new playground for my house. I will leave you cookies because you love cookies! I will leave milk because you love milk! I will leave a game for you to play at my house.

Love, Ashlen, age 3

Dear Santa,

Will you please bring me a big present? I love trucks.

When are you going to go home? The North Pole is your home. I can’t wait for big and small presents.

Love, Liam, age 3

Dear Santa,

I want a big Brontosaurus toy. I also want a big firetruck toy. Santa, do you live at the North Pole?

Love, Archer, age 4

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Dear Santa,

Can you get me a Christmas present? Can it be a robot that moves by itself? I want a big LOL doll surprise! Do you say “Ho Ho Ho” a lot? Do you want to play with me at my house? I will tell my Daddy and Mommy that you want to come play.

Love, Elaina, age 4

I want a Woody and Buzz toy for Christmas! I also love Cocomelon! Do you go home after you drop off presents?

Love, Brody, age 3

Dear Santa,

I want a toy dinosaur for Christmas. I also want a monster truck. Is there snow on the North Pole?

Love, Wesley, age 3

Dear Santa,

I want a bingo game for Christmas. I also want a real horse for Christmas like the horse my mom has. Can you come to my house? Merry Christmas!

Love, Jasmyn, age 5

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I want art supplies for Christmas. I can draw awesome pictures. I could tell you about my blocks, I have cool magnet blocks. Do you want

LOVINGTON GRADE SCHOOL MORROW PRE K Dear Santa,

I love you so much. I want a new rainbow vacuum cleaner so I can vacuum every kind of fuzzy I see. I need a new garbage truck that is red that has a big squisher, so it can squish big boxes. It can turn something into new. I need a lot of pencils for Shasha. I need a new comb so mommy can comb my hair. I need a rainbow drum so I can boom them with my sticks. I need a new ball so Simba can catch it and bring it to me. My mommy needs a new car so we all have room because her engine kinda crashed.

Love Noah

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I want a yo-yo. I want a new phone because I am older and I could use a new phone. I want some kinetic sand. I want a tractor. I have a mommy tractor but need a baby tractor, daddy tractor, and sister tractor.

Love Scarlett

Dear Santa,

I want the car that goes onto walls and ceiling. The batman RC car. I would like a slinky. I love you.

Love Jude

Dear Santa,

I want Elsa. I want you to bring me some dinosaurs. I would like a marble set.

Love Luka

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My name Is Owen. I have been good at school. I want jolly ranchers please. I hope you have a good Christmas. tHanK You Owen

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I want a house and a train

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I want a unicorn for Christmas! I like Mickey Mouse, he’s my favorite. I have been good!

Love, Seeret, age 4

I want peppa pig. I want Ryan Toy Review big egg. I want paw patrol toys.

Love Chase

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You give me presents and I love you. I want a saw nerf gun with no bullets. I want paw patrol characters. I want an Ipad.

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I want a school for my dolls.

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Love, Finley, age 4,

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Dear Santa

My name is Greyson. I bin gud. I hope yu hav u gud time Santa.I wut u toy fish that swims and toy monstr chruc (truck) and random toys.

Greyson

Dear Santa

you Santa!

Love Mila

Dear Santa,

I would like a baby doll, stuffed pig and turkey. I wanted to tell you I love you Santa!

Love Stella

Mi name is Brooklynn. I im good. I want a toy. A big poppit. I hope you Do well Thank you Brooklynn

Dear Santa,

Dear Sania

Dear Santa,

I am Corbin. I am good. I want a hovr board.

Thank you Corbin

Dear Santa

My name is Hope. I bin goob. Fo crismus I wut nacups (make-up) and a big poppit.

And I hope you say safe on crishmus nit.

Hope

Dear Santa,

My name is Levi. I am good.

I what a swich for Krismis.

Thank you Levi

Dear Santa

I am Sophie. I ban varee good this yeer. I want a jumbo poppie and tidi (tie-dye) shoe and toys for mi bruhr (brother).

Sophie

Dear Santa

I am Brantley I was good I wamt a huvr borb (hover board) Brantley

Dear Santa

My name is Kennedy. I have bin good this yer. I wood like a Barbee dreem haws and a LOL dreme hows and LOL’s and sum Barbees. I hope you fli safe.

Thank yuo, Kennedy

Dear Santa

Im Jaxon. I wil shank (thankful) for popits and skatedords (skateboards). I wuwd (would) lik to see u for kismus (Christmas) eev (Eve).

And I wat popis (poppits) and skatbad (skateboard). I have bin rle (really) gud.

Jaxon

Dear Santa,

My name is Tyler. I ben good. I wunt a nintindo swich.

Tyler

Dear Santa.

Name Jaxson. Good. want a Big popit. Good ThanK you Jaxson

Dear Santa,

I want a Hoverboard and one of your reindeers for my elf.

Leo

Dear Santa,

My name is Paisley. I had ben good. I wute a pluse (plushy).

Paisley

I would like a Baby Alive and a new phone case. I love you Santa!

Love, Ainsleigh

Dear Santa,

Please bring me a Bad Bot Batman, a cage that can trap sharks, and a green Monster truck, Happy Christmas!

Love, Lincoln

Dear Santa,

I would like a Teddy Bear, toy reindeer, and a night light.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Aria

Dear Santa,

I want a Steam Train, Firetruck, and a School Bus. Merry Christmas Santa!

Love, Lennon

Dear Santa,

Please bring me a playhouse, a truck, and cows. Hi Santa!

Love, Talon

Dear Santa,

Please bring me a Teddy, a Tie Die Barbie, and a Unicorn.

Merry Christmas Santa!

Love, Payton

Dear Santa,

I want a paint set and a Thomas the Train tent. I will leave you cookies and milk!

Love, Brooklyn

Dear Santa,

I want trucks, cars, and a firetruck. Merry Christmas Santa!

Love, River

Dear Santa,

Please bring me an IPad to play Sesame Street games.

Thank you Santa!

Love Kaylin

PM CLASS Dear Santa,

Please bring me Hulk toys and Monster trucks. Thank you Santa!

Love, Micah

Dear Santa,

Please bring me decorations for my animals, more stuffies, and a set of colored pencils. Happy Christmas!

Love, Joelle

Dear Santa,

Please bring me a rainbow tumbling mat, Beauty and the Beast, and a Barbie Airplane.

Thank you Santa!

Love, Khloe Please bring me a Horsey, a Unicorn, and a dog. Thank

Dear Santa,

Please bring me a truck.

Santa says “Ho Ho Ho”!

Love, Quincy

Dear Santa,

Please bring me a trampoline, a washer toy, and some cans. It would be so awesome for a bus toy.

Love, Grace

Dear Santa,

Please bring me a Dora doll, and a toy Mermaid.

Merry Christmas Santa!

Love, Olivia

Dear Santa,

Please bring me a Sing and Skate Sunny, and new PJ Mask socks, and jammies. I love you Santa!

Love, Ellie

MAROA-FORSYTH ADAMS FIRST GRADE Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a hamster. I also need a new mask.

Love, Avien

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Please bring me rainbow stuff for my baby, a Barbie house, and a Castle. Thank you Santa for presents!

Love, Aazylah

I want a dump truck and a Barbie Dream House. Have a good day Santa!

Love, Cameron

Dear Santa,

I would like a telescope toy.

Thank you Santa!

Love, Brielle

Dear Santa,

Please bring me a battery car and a basketball hoop.

Decorate your Christmas tree!

Love, Kale

Dear Santa,

I would like a real-life Unicorn and an American Girl Doll. I love you Santa!

Love, Reese

Dear Santa,

Please bring me a toy computer like my cousin Lauren’t, an ABC book, and a toy Barbie for me and my sister Karson.

Santa, I miss you and I wish you could come in my room so I could say Ki to you!

Love, Kora

For Christmas I would like cookie world sea doll. I also need socks.

Love, Hope

MAROA-FORSYTH BEARD FIRST GRADE Dear Santa,

I would like to get my new house done. Can you please send somebody to help?

Your Friend, Lincoln S.

Dear Santa,

I would like a little real motorcycle, blue please. I really need a thing that can make my baby brother not cry and I could use a cleaning set.

Love, Carlee G.

Dear Santa,

I would like a RC car. I could need some new shoes that glow in the dark. Dear Santa, give all of your elves and Rudolph a treat.

Love, Andrew H.

Dear Santa,

I am thankful for you always giving. You are nice.

Love, Ashlyn D.

Dear Santa,

I want LOLs and I need a new pair of gloves. Tell the elves, Great Job! J Love, Olivia M.

Dear Santa,

Can I have an iPhone 13 and a trampoline please? And a slime kit. A white kitten with blue eyes.

Love, Tatum S.

Dear Santa,

I would like blue roller skates and a VR headset. I will leave you cookies at my house.

Love, Archie B.

MAROA-FORSYTH BREWER FIRST GRADE Dear Santa,

How are the reindeer? I want a dinosaur toy. I like the stegosaurus. I want to get everyone in my class a present.

Love, Syris

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like LOLs. I also need new socks.

Love, Holly

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a Star Wars lightsaber. I also need socks.

Love, Abdalrahman

Dear Santa,

I would like a nerf bullet holder. I need socks. Thank you.

Love, Keith

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a vanity. I also need new masks.

Love, Hadleigh

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would need new clothes. I would like new fidgets.

Love, Alba

Dear Santa,

I want a glove for Christmas. I also need stuff for the poor. Thank you for making lots and lots of toys.

Love, Kolbie K.

Dear Santa,

I need a new mask. I want a new doll. Tell the reindeer that I want to say hi!

Love, Olivia N.

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I would like a robot toy.

And, I don’t have snow boots for everyone. Can you do one favor? Can you say I love you to your reindeer?

Love, Nimrat L.

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a vanity. I need new pants.

Love, Nadine

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a big cupcake pop it. I also need new pants.

Love, Everly

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would like a red rider BB gun. I also need a loft bed.

Love, Owen

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year. I want a Ghostbuster trap, proton pack, and a ghost scanner.

I need a new dirtbike and a heated blanket.

Love, Everson

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

For Christmas I would some makeup. I also need new friends.

Love, Lily

I love Santa! I need a new bed. I want a hamster for Christmas.

Love, Emmy

Dear Santa,

Can I have a seven-yearold make up set? Say hi to Rudolph for me.

Love, Kia P.

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year!

I want a train for next year.

Love, Vihaan

I would like friendship. I also need clothes.

Love, Noah For Christmas I want a new toy.

Love, Vihaan

How is Tinsel doing? I need new shoes. I want a kitty cat this year.

Love, Carly

I would like an Inside Out Joy doll. I need some slippers.

Say good job to the elves!

Love, Amelia Y. I would like a PS5 please, Santa. I really need gloves, please. Thank you for delivering presents around the world.

Love, Amin Q.

I want a Hot Wheels car.

I need new shoes. Tell your elves good work!

Love, Wyatt W.

Dear Santa,

I want a plushy bat to play baseball. I need a new tooth brush.

Love, Thatcher P.

Dear Santa,

Can I have an iPhone 13 and a trampoline please? And a slime kit. A white kitten with blue eyes.

Love, Tatum S.

Dear Santa,

I want a vacuum cleaner. I need a computer. I love my elf.

Thanks for making toys.

Love, Abe W.

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Dear Santa,

What is your favorite cookie? I want a monster truck. I need some more hats.

Love, Ethan

Dear Santa,

What has my elf reported to you? I want new Pokemon cards that are rare. I need more pants.

Love, Matt

Dear Santa,

Merry Christmas! I want a new gymnastics suit to tumble in.

Love, Sophie.

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Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I would like a TV to go in my mom’s car. I hope you are not sick.

Love, Blakely C.

I have been good this year!

I want a baby Yoda suitcase. I need a simple-dimple.

Love, Tynlee

MAROA-FORSYTH CLIFTON FIRST GRADE Dear Santa,

What cookie do you like the most? I need new sweatshirts. I want a simple dimple this year.

Love, Quinn

I would like a unicorn mat.

I really need gloves.

Love, Alexis W.

I would like a Connor McDavid jersey. I need a new nerf gun. Thank you Santa.

Love, Jonathan

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year.

I want a new Rudolph stuffy.

I need to give a present to all my friends.

Love, Paige

Dear Santa,

What did my elf report to you? I want a orbeez foot spa and a scruffaluvs. I need new socks.

Love, Shirley

I was a good boy this year.

I want a military submarine, a battleship, an archery set, and an ATM toy bank.

Love, Sebastia

How are the reindeer? I want a pet mouse. I need a 2022 calendar. I hope you have a great day.

Love, Magdalene

Dear Santa,

What has my elf reported to you? I need a new coat. I want a baby Yoda pop-it. I also want a pet hamster.

Love, Kanon

Your reindeer are cute! One thing I need for Christmas is a new blanket. One thing I really want this year is a barbie doll.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Ashlyn C.

Dear Santa,

How do you visit everyone’s home in one night? One thing I need for Christmas is new earmuffs. One thing I really want this year is a snow globe.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Kelsey D.

Dear Santa,

I like your reindeer! One thing I need for Christmas is a new coat. One thing I really want this year is a lightsaber.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Hendrix G.

Dear Santa,

I like your reindeer! One thing I need for Christmas is a new pillow. One thing I really want this year is Among Us toys. Merry Christmas!

Love, Jaxson G.

Dear Santa,

You are very nice! One thing I need for Christmas is new shoes. One thing I really want this year is a puppy.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Legend I.

Dear Santa,

I will leave you chocolate chip cookies this year. I will also leave carrots for the reindeer.

I want a scruffaluvs and a toy dog. I need a sweater, black shirt, and pajamas.

Love, Katelyn

Dear Santa,

I have been good. I want a stocking and a doll house. Merry Christmas, Santa!

Love, Avantika

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year. I need a pink and dark blue blanket. I want a new stuffed animal dog.

I want a water maker for Lucy.

Love, Kieran

Dear Santa,

What is Jake reporting to you? I need a new t-shirt. I want a new baby Yoda pop-it.

L o v e , Thomas

For Christmas I would like a nerf gun.

I also need new shirts.

Thank you Santa.

Love, Bennett

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Love, Levi S.

For Christmas I would like a football. I also need new shoes.

Love, Boston

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Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I want a book, kitchen, baby dolls, and Barbies. Thank you Santa!

Love, Emery

I want a rainbow squishy, fidgets and more clothes. I would also like rainbow lipstick! How do you make the presents?

Love Eliza

For Christmas I would like a Akedo toy. I also need new clothes.

Love, Randeep

For Christmas I would like a set of fidgets. I also need my sister to be happy every year.

You are the best.

Love, Avien

I want a baby and some Barbies for Christmas. How are your elves doing?

Love, Leighton

Dear Santa,

I would like a housekeeping toy and cars for Christmas.

Please and thank you Santa!

Love, Kipling

I would like a Tayto game and a robot for Christmas.

Thank you for the presents Santa!

Love, Colby

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Please bring me a Yo-Yo, a yellow car, and a balloon. Be nice to Santa!

Love, Andrew

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Dear Santa,

How do reindeer fly so fast?

How do you get down the chimney? One thing I need for Christmas is new gloves or to help my old ones reappear. One thing I really want this year is a science prank kit for April Fools Day. Merry Christmas!

Love, Amad J.

Dear Santa,

How do elves fly? One thing I need for Christmas is new earmuffs. One thing I really want this year is racing gear.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Liam L.

Dear Santa,

Where do your reindeer sleep at? One thing I need for Christmas is new earmuffs. One thing I really want this year is a LOL doll. Merry Christmas!

Love, Mila M.

Dear Santa,

How do elves fly? There are a few special things I would like this year. One thing I need for Christmas is gloves.

One thing I really want this year is a dog plush toy. Merry Christmas!

Love, Annie N.

Dear Santa,

You are very jolly! One thing I need for Christmas is new gloves. One thing I really want this year is a puppy.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Breckin O.

Dear Santa,

How do you know where my home is? One thing I need for Christmas is a hat and gloves.

One thing I really want this year is a phone. Merry Christmas!

Love, Ella P.

Dear Santa,

What do reindeer eat?

There are a few special things I would like this year. One thing I need for Christmas is a new red coat. One thing I really want this year is foxy plush lankybox. Merry Christmas!

Love, Benjamin R.

Dear Santa,

How do elves fly? One thing I need for Christmas is new shoes. One thing I really want this year is a fairy egg. Merry Christmas!

Love, Journey S.

Dear Santa,

You are very nice! One thing I need for Christmas is a new hat. One thing I really want this year is a foxy toy.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Adam S.

Dear Santa,

Your reindeer are so cute!

One thing I need for Christmas is a new hat. One thing I really want this year is stuffies.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Louie S.

Dear Santa,

You are very jolly! One thing I need for Christmas is new gloves. One thing I really want this year is barbies.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Journey S.

Dear Santa,

How do reindeer fly? One thing I need for Christmas is a new hat. One thing I really want this year is a phone.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Ava T.

Dear Santa,

You are very nice! One thing I need for Christmas is new gloves. One thing I really want this year is a hover ball.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Dominick T.

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Your reindeer are so cute!

One thing I need for Christmas is new gloves . One thing I really want this year is a plushee. Merry Christmas!

Love, Elora V.

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I like toy guns. I like Spiderman Web Shooter. I like PopIt’s I like remote control cars.

Camilla A.

Hi, Santa!

I like T-Rex. I like Pop-Its. I like gloves.

Cale C.

Hi, Santa!

I like toys. I like toy animals.

I like writing book.

Jake F.

Hi, Santa!

I like Pop-Its. I like Spiderman Web Shooter. I like remote control cars.

Michael G.

Hi, Santa!

I like Pop-Its. I like remote control boats. I like remote control trucks. I like two Nerf guns. I like three packs of bullets. I like tie shoes.

Hawkins H.

Hi, Santa!

I like Barbies. I like Spiderman. I like Pop-Its. Maddison J.

Hi, Santa!

I like Pop-Its. I like remote control cars.

Jenner L.

Hi, Santa!

I like unicorns.

Vayda M.

MCGAUGHEY ELEMENTARY– MOUNT ZION LARKINS KINDERGARTEN Dear Santa,

I want a Barbie Dream House. I need a new pair of black pants. I’d get my mom a heart necklace.

Leigha

Dear Santa,

I want a dinosaur toy. I need new shoes. I’d get my mom a heart shirt Brody

Dear Santa,

I want a monster truck. I need new shoes. I’d get a new shirt for my puppy.

Sawyer

Dear Santa,

I want a LOL mansion. I need a scarf. I’d get a rainbow necklace for my mom.

Phoebe

Dear Santa,

I want a skateboard. I need a new green tank top because it has a hole in it. I’d get my dad a tractor sign.

Kasen

Dear Santa,

I want a Nerf gun. I need new basketball shoes. I’d get my dad a new hammer.

Grayson

Dear Santa,

I want a skateboard. I need new gloves. I’d write my mom a letter to show her I love her.

Riona

Dear Santa,

Hi, Santa!

I like Barbies. I like Pokémon Cards. I like Pop-Its. Wynnie M.

I want a singing vanity toy.

I need new gloves. I’d get my mom new winter boots.

Marlow

Hi, Santa!

Dear Santa,

I like Pop-Its. I like soccer balls.

Jules M.

Hi, Santa!

I like a remote control boat, a boat trailer and remote control cars. I like Hot Wheels.

Owen P.

Hi, Santa!

I like PJ Mask costume, I like PJ Tower. I like PJ Rover. I like the Gekko Mobile. I like the cat car. I like cat boy. I like Gekko.

I like Night Ninja.

Zoe R.

Hi, Santa!

I like Thomas and Spiderman Web Shooter and cars.

John R.

Hi, Santa!

I want a princess doll. I need a new black shirt. I’d get my mom a necklace.

Violet

Dear Santa,

I want rainbow dominos.

I need new tennis shoes. I’d get Christmas earrings for my mom.

Aurora

Dear Santa,

I want LOL Dolls. I need brand new pencils. I’d buy my mom a diamond necklace.

Viviane

Dear Santa,

I want a Ryan’s World Mystery Egg. I need bath bombs.

I’d get my mom an air conditioner to help her sleep.

Connor

I like Growing Dolls. I like vegetables. I like doctor sets.

I like Pop-Its. I like scissor set and Pokémon. I like Gekko toys.

Greta R.

Dear Santa,

Hi, Santa!

I want a real drum set. I need new clothes. I’d get my papa a new pillow.

Macie

I like guns. I like Legos. I like unicorns. I like monster trucks. I like Spiderman Web Shooters. I like Barbies.

Emmie R.

Hi, Santa!

I like dinosaurs. I like remote control cars.

Tucker S.

Hi, Santa!

I like Rainbow Pokémon Cards.

Keegan T.

Hi, Santa!

I like I like Pop-Its. I like Legos.

Erickson W.

Hi, Santa!

I like a toy Santa and Legos.

Alex W.

Hi, Santa!

I like Legos. I like toy guns.

I like Pop-Its. Logan Z.

I want a Sonic remote control car. I need a hat for winter.

I’d get my mom a bracelet.

Liam

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I want an Optimus Prime Transformer book. I need new shoes. I’d give diamond earrings to my mommy.

Jackson

Dear Santa,

I want LOL dolls. I need a hair brush. I’d get my sister a new necklace.

Kerigan

Dear Santa,

I want a Barbie house. I need snow boots. I’d get my mom a ring.

Cayla

Dear Santa,

I want a dirt bike. I need a soccer ball. I’d get a necklace for my mommy.

Carter

Dear Santa,

I want a Nerf gun. I need new basketball for outside. I’d

get grandpa a new basketball hoop.

Griffin

Dear Santa,

I want a video game. I need gloves because I lost mine. I’d get my mom pink earrings.

Ryne

MCGAUGHEY ELEMENTARYMOUNT ZION PERRY KINDERGARTEN Dear Santa,

How is Mrs. Claus? I have been very good this year! I want a bike, a Barbie Dream House, and a dog. I need new gloves. Have a great Christmas!

Love, Aubree

Dear Santa,

How are the elves? I have been very good this year. I want video games, Legos, and Play-Doh. I need some apples.

Have a Merry Christmas!

Love, Brody

Dear Santa,

How are the reindeer? I have been very good this year.

I want a Barbie playground, Barbie dogs, and a real dog.

I need new gloves. Thank you for watching out for everyone.

Love, Gwen

Dear Santa,

How are you doing? I have been very good this year. I want a Gabby Doll House with a fence, Gabby Doll stuffie cat, and a Sharpie set. I need a sparkly hat and gloves. I am going to miss you and my elf.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Evelynn

Dear Santa,

How are the elves doing?

I have been good this year. I want an electric bike, Zero the Hero, and a Lego Transformer with wheels. I need socks and underwear. Have a Merry Christmas!

Love, Beckhem

Dear Santa,

How is Mrs. Claus? I have been good this year. I want a sleeping bag, Minecraft poster, and a big, long pillow.

I need a hat. Happy Christmas!

Love, Vance

Dear Santa,

How are you? I have been very good this year. I want a cauldron that makes an animal, a bike, and a cool treasure chest. I need new shoes.

Tell Rudolph I love him very much.

Love, Nora

Dear Santa,

How are the elves doing?

I have been good this year.

I want a hoverboard, a toy train, and a blue Among Us. I need a new hat. Have a great Christmas!

Love, Jayden

Dear Santa,

How is Rudolph? I have been very good this year. I want a cat mirror, a cat backpack, and a play phone. I need hats and gloves. Merry Christmas!

Love, Korah

Dear Santa,

How is Mrs. Claus? I have been very good this year. I want a Play-Doh pizza oven, Play-Doh, and a picture of my sister. I need more water.

Happy Christmas!

Love, Addison

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Dear Santa,

How are you? I have been good this year. I want an airplane, a helicopter, and lots of paper for paper airplanes. I need clothes. Merry Christmas!

Love, Tucker

Dear Santa,

How is Rudolph? I have been good this year. I want a phone, go-cart, and Hot Wheels cars. I need new shoes. Merry Christmas!

Love, Brenton

Dear Santa,

How are the elves doing?

I have been good this year.

I want a remote controlled snow plow with a bucket and forts, a barn, and a tractor.

I need gloves. Hope you are doing good.

Love, Reed

Dear Santa,

How is Mrs. Claus? I have been very good this year. I want a Beyblade, a Beyblade track, and Lego building sets. I need some clothes. Thank you for everything!

Love, Sawyer

Dear Santa,

How are the elves? I have been good this year. I want a doll, blocks, and a toy Olaf. I need a hat. Merry Christmas!

Love, Zara

Dear Santa,

How are you doing? I have been good this year. I want an unicorn stuffed animal, a puppy, and a collection of hatchimals. I need new shirts.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Alina

Dear Santa,

How is Rudolph? I have been very good this year. I want toy crowns for baby dolls, slippers, and a phone.

I need a hat. I love you, Santa!

Love, Katie

Dear Santa,

How are you? I have been very good this year. I want Master of the Universe Castle, Nintendo Switch Lite, and shark toys from Animal Planet. I need some paint.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Nolan

Dear Santa,

How are the elves? I have been very good this year. I want some Hot Wheels, action figures, and a Lego house. I need a hat. You are the best!

Love, Micah

MCGAUGHEY ELEMENTARY– MOUNT ZION ORRIS KINDERGARTEN Dear Santa, I want a pet unicorn!

Shoni A.

Dear Santa,

I want football gear and Ryan’s stuff.

Parker B.

Dear Santa,

I want Pokemon cards.

Kaison C.

Dear Santa,

I want a Barbie Doll House and seven JoJo Bows!

Scarlett C.

Dear Santa,

I want a toy gecko. I want it rubbery and sticky, so it can stick on the roof.

Lucas D.

Dear Santa,

I want some Paw Patrol toys.

Lucian E.

Dear Santa,

I want a hoverboard.

Kaylynn G.

Dear Santa,

I want an Ella doll dreamhouse and I also want a new Barbie and I also want a game I can play all by myself, like MarioKart and some new crayons.

Millie H.

Dear Santa,

I want an iPad. Louey J.

Dear Santa,

I want a Nerf gun. Mia Jump- I want Littlest Pet Shop toys.

Grady J.

Dear Santa,

I want a big choo-choo train with Christmas lights and stuff on it.

Douglas N.

Dear Santa,

I want a PS5 and Nerf guns.

Owen P.

Dear Santa,

I would like a pool for Christmas.

Charlotte R.

Dear Santa,

I want a motorcycle.

Beckett R.

Dear Santa,

I want a fire truck from Marshall’s.

Corwin S.

Dear Santa,

I want pajamas with unicorns and I want a dolly with a baby sister.

Emma S.

Dear Santa,

Well, I want a lot of things, I want Uma from Descendents, Mal, Evie, Audrey, and Carlos, and Jay. Dawson V.

MCGAUGHEY ELEMENTARYMOUNT ZION SERGENT KINDERGARTEN Dear Santa,

I want a light up unicorn.

I need a shirt. I wish to go to Disney World.

Daly

Dear Santa,

I want superheroes.

Lyrik

Dear Santa,

I want 3D shapes to make a rocket. I need seeds to make food. I wish for pants that have stripes on them.

Lilly

Dear Santa,

I want a squishy. I wish for boots. I need socks.

Ashley

Dear Santa,

I want a bike. I wish for a princess bike.

Olivia

Dear Santa,

I want a squishy. I need socks. I wish for Knufflebunny.

Evie

Dear Santa,

I want a Barbie house. I need new pants. I want a barbie.

Arianna

Dear Santa,

I want a batman house. I wish to go to Disney World.

Huck

Dear Santa,

I want 3D shapes.

Max

Dear Santa,

I want a motorized motorcycle. I need socks. I wish for a bike.

Jonah

Dear Santa,

I want 3 D shapes. I want a set of 3D shapes. I need mittens.

Braden

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Dear Santa,

I want a unicorn. I need seeds. I wish for no coronavirus.

Hadley

Dear Santa,

I want a backpack. I need socks. I wish to go to Disney World.

Toby

Dear Santa,

I want a unicorn. I need pants. I wish to go to Disney World.

Leah

Dear Santa,

I want 3D shapes. I need pants. I wish for 3D shapes.

Easton

MCGAUGHEY ELEMENTARYMOUNT ZION HAMRICK KINDERGARTEN Dear Santa,

I want an electronic phone so I can call my friends, a skateboard and a scooter. I need a soft, purple stocking hat because I don’t have one.

I wish my grandpa could get a wheelchair, that my dad could get a ladder so he can put our lights up on our house, and a Pop-It for my brother, Easton.

My mom needs some wood so she can make some signs.

Tinley

Dear Santa,

I want a Ninja Steel costume, cardboard boxes to build a house/fort, and Sonic Xbox gaming with two DVDs and one Minecraft DVD. I need new black shoes with white stripy things and a picture frame to put a picture of my sisters because I like to see them at night time. I wish my mom could get a vase and my dad could get a coffee cup…. because I love them and want them to get new things.

Grayson

Dear Santa,

I want an orange kitty, a robot, and markers to color because I like to color. I need a lamp for inside of our living room. I wish for a ring for my mom because I like mom.

Avery

Dear Santa,

I want number blocks to play with, a red controller for PS5, and a PS5 because I really want it. I need mittens so I can wear them when it’s snowing out. I wish for a dinosaur for my friend Carter across the street.

Micah

Dear Santa,

I want a game for Christmas – a Mario game for my Nintendo Switch. I also want a wagon and boxes to build a rocket ship. I need dinosaur gloves incase my other gloves don’t fit me. I wish my mom could get a rose and a new coffee cup.

Weston

Dear Santa,

I want Marble Run to play with my brother and my sister and a scooter that lights up. I need puppy gloves cuz I don’t have any. I wish my mom could get a mask and my dad could get a wrench because he’s fixing a house and needs one.

Cambree

Dear Santa,

I want Pop-Its, a superhero costume, and a stuffed animal. I need a unicorn stocking hat because I don’t have one.

I wish Jenny could get roses and flowers because I like her.

Heavenlee

Dear Santa,

I want letter puppets like Mrs. Hamrick, counting number magnets, and a counter. I wish Avery could get a puppet, too.

Isla

Dear Santa,

I want sticks and balls to build a tractor, a puppet that looks like me, and a green bow

and arrow because I broke my last one. I need cherries to eat because I like them and don’t have them at home. I wish my mom got flowers cuz she doesn’t have any.

Braxton

Dear Santa,

I want a gumball machine, a wand, a bouncy ball, and a teddy bear. I need a phone to call Mrs. Hamrick and my friends. I wish my sister got a gumball machine, too.

Mathayus

Dear Santa,

Christmas.

Tuana A.

anything else.

Maelee S.

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Merry Christmas Santa. I want a lot of toys for Christmas this year. I’m not sure what yet.

Aubree B.

Dear Santa,

Thank you for bringing me presents. I want a VR for Christmas this year and a monster truck. Bye! Sawyer B.

Dear Santa,

I want a VR headset, a toy sword, and a remote-controlled elf. I need a black and red coat for me and one for my brother. I wish my mom could get new gloves.

Ollie

When I see you I want to sit on your lap. I want a doctor kit and I want a barbie house.

And I want a princess kit that has dress up clothes like Anna.

Delaney B.

Dear Santa,

I like you Santa. You bring presents. I want a car this year.

Coleman B.

I want an elf for my Christmas tree, a toy dirt bike, and a remote-controlled dirt bike. I need monster truck gloves because I lost mine. I wish my dad could get a wrench because I think he needs one.

Jax

Dear Santa,

I want a Pop-it, a new rainbow outfit, and fake fruit to play with at my house. I need a hat and gloves for when it’s cold. I wish my mom could get some flowers and a flower hoodie.

Autumn

Dear Santa,

I want a remote-controlled dinosaur that roars, walks, and has smoke that comes out of its head, cardboard boxes for building, and a switch. I need a snow hat to play outside in the snow. I wish my mom had a new love dress.

Elijah

Dear Santa,

I want a remote-controlled Baby Yoda, a remote-controlled Wall_E, and a Penny Skateboard – it’s like a skateboard but it’s smaller and it doesn’t make as much sound.

Mom and me need flowers and a flowerpot so we can put flowers in it.

Jamisyn

Dear Santa,

I want a pink bat for baseball, a barbie, and a baby doll.

I also need new socks. I wish my brother would get a PS5.

Collins

Dear Santa,

I want a big Elsa doll, a new pink bike and any kind of real life puppy. I need new gloves and a stocking hat. I wish for a pillow for my mom.

Addilyn

Dear Santa,

I want a Nintendo, a blue bean bag chair and video games. I need a new American baseball shirt. I wish my Grandma would get a new TV. Noah

Dear Santa,

I want a doll, a Pop-It heart that’s blue and purple and a Princess Jasmine costume. I need a pin ball machine. I wish my mom would get one flower.

Paisley

Dear Santa,

I want a controller for my Nintendo Switch, a punching bag and a lawn mower. I need a vacation in the sun. I wish my whole family would get a pool.

Deaken

Dear Santa,

I want a monster truck, a dog, and Legos. I need some new shoes.

Isaac

MCGAUGHEY ELEMENTARYMOUNT ZION ERWIN FIRST GRADE Dear Santa,

Santa you’re the best. I want a barbie dream house. I need some Christmas clothes like a blue sweatshirt. Merry

Happy Holidays!

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I always did wonder how the reindeers fly. For Christmas I need a Star Wars umbrella. I want a demon slayer game but I don’t know what it’s called. My brother told me about it.

Dominick B.

Dear Santa,

thank you for all the toys.

Can I please have a barbie dream house and a purple barbie car. I need an apple phone. Thank you!

Pailsey W.

MCGAUGHEY ELEMENTARYMOUNT ZION PATRICK FIRST GRADE Dear Santa,

I have tried to be good this year. I want a hover board.

Santa thank you if you give me my toys thank you.

Love, Demi

Dear Santa,

You are kind the best Santa.

How are you? Your elfs are nice for you. When is your birthday? You are generous! I want a bike please Santa!

Love, Hannalei

Dear Santa,

How are you magic? I want an Xbox 5. I want candy. I want a bike that fits me. I want a power ranger. I want a phone and a scary machine.

Love, Weston

Thank you for all the toys you give to me. I want a Bakugan and a Beyblade. I want a dragon Bakugan and special Beyblade. I need an umbrella because I don’t have one. Can I go to the North Pole?

Jackson C.

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I like your elves because they are funny. I really want a Bakugan. I need a new coat that is rainbow colored. I love Santa.

Braden C.

Dear Santa,

I want a real black kitten and I want a medium sized monster truck. I need a drum set.

Garrett D.

Dear Santa,

I want a PS5 and my Mom wants a new Christmas tree. I want maybe a real dog. I love St. Benards and white dogs.

Jonah F.

Dear Santa,

I like you! Are you real?

I want a gaming set like a Playstation and a remote controlled car and a new blue bike.

Jaxon F.

Dear Santa,

Santa thank you for doing hard work! I want a barbie dream house and a remote controlled Mario. I need a blue t-shirt.

Paloma K.

Dear Santa,

What I can say is that I love you Santa! What I want for Christmas is some dinosaur toys like a T-Rex, Dominus, the Mosasaur and Spinasaurus. I need a broom. Alright so please give me some dinosaur toys.

Jason Dean M.

Dear Santa,

Hi Santa! Merry Christmas.

I want a Nintendo Switch and Apples to Apples.

Luke S.

Dear Santa,

Thank you Santa for the toys you get me. For Christmas I want a giant Lego Elsa castle.

I also want Rosa Lena Plush. I wanted a pink plush but my mom ordered it. I do want a kitty unicorn, blue plush. I saw it online. The store that sells it is at Springfield.

Abigail S.

Dear Santa,

thank you for giving us presents. I want a real drum set. I want a Nintendo Switch.

Able S.

Hi Santa.

Thank you for giving all the toys. I want my own laptop. I could do a barbie house. I think I’m ok and don’t need

How are you? I would like suction cup boots and a phone and a remote control drone and night vision goggles.

Thank you. I have been very good!

Love, Levi I want two boxes of CO2 and a PS5 and a new fish tank but 5 inches.

Love, Andrew

Dear Santa,

How are you? This year I want my favorite barbie dreamhouse. How many elves do you have?

Love, Lena

Dear Santa,

I would like a guinea pig, boots, overall dress, and slime. How many elves do you have? You are generous. I am thankful for your hardwork.

Love, Kennedy

Dear Santa,

How many elves do you have? I want a cat and pokemon tournament DX. I love you a lot.

Love, Sonja

Dear Santa,

Please could I have a fish?

Can I have a dirt bike? Can I have a Wolverine costume.

Please can I have a trampoline, suction cup boots, and sunglasses?

Love, Easton

Dear Santa,

When is your birthday?

How many elves do you have?

How are you? I want a puppy.

Love, Pravasthi

Dear Santa,

I am good to my brother. I want a dinosaur toy. I want a switch. Thank you.

Love, Michael

Dear Santa,

I want a El Chippo. I want an XBox 10. I want a Nintendo Switch.

Love, Trase

Dear Santa,

I would like an army toy bucket. Merry Christmas Santa. Hot Wheels toys. XBox 1 and a tv. A rocket ship pop it. A toy jet. Thank you for my gifts.

Love, Landon

Dear Santa,

Can I have some fort night nerf guns and the legends of Zelda master sword. How are you doing?

Love, Parker

Dear Santa,

How are you ? I would like a drone, toy dinosaurs, and hot wheels. Ive been the best I could be.

Love, Gavin

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Dear Santa,

Thank you for all you do!

How many elves do you have?

You are great. Is Jingles being good? I want a puppy for Christmas this year please.

Love, Piper

Dear Santa,

I hope you have a good Christmas Santa. I want a phone for Christmas and a mini semi. How are you doing?

Love, Bentley

Dear Santa,

When I’m 32 I want a Tesla for Christmas but right now I want a Iphone Pro made by Apple.

Love, Patrick

switch and a dragonite stuffed animal. I also want a X box.

Love, Jase

Dear Santa,

Thank you for the presents.

This year I want a computer and a Ipad and a nintendo switch. I want a PS 5. Love, John Jay

Dear Santa,

Thank you for all the gifts.

This year I want a popit.

Love, Terilynn

Dear Santa,

Thank you for makeup and barbies. This year I want a phone, a pet dog and a pool.

Love, Elsa

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I really would like for me some new action figures and what I really want for Christmas is games for me and my grandpa for our Xbox.

Love, Degen

Thank you for the playdoh set. This year I want a cat globe, a cat necklace and a big hug.

Love, Tally

MCGAUGHEY ELEMENTARYMOUNT ZION CRAVATTA FIRST GRADE Dear Santa,

Thank you for necklace and dolls. This year I want a tee.

Love, Alexis

Dear Santa,

Thank you for presents.

This year I want a present.

Love, Trenton

Thank you for Nintendo Switch. This year I want an action figure. Can I have a phone? I want something like you are on a bike but you can charge it with a tablet.

Love, Tristan

Dear Santa,

Thank you for the rocket league thing. This year I want a Charsard Stuffy, Pokemon cards and fidgets unspeakable merchandise and small pokemon figures and Santa Pajamas and star wars characters.

Love, Cohen

Dear Santa,

Thank you for the American Girl Doll. This year I want a phone, a hypoallergenic puppy, a leash for the dog and the youtube channel. And thank you for spreading joy.

And can I have a computer?

Love, Rylee

Dear Santa,

Thank you for the tomogachee and toys. This year I want a book with no pictures and a necklace.

Love, Ashlyn

Dear Santa,

Thank you for presents. I love them. This year I want a WWE toys, a Hot Wheels toys and a Ghostbusters Kit, and a Ghostbusters costume and a Hot Wheels Unleash.

Love, Jaxon

Dear Santa,

Thank you for the triple hot wheels race track. This year I would like a shell, an Unspeakable hoodie and Unspeakable hat and spy kit.

Love, Charlie

Dear Santa,

I want pokemon and a playstation 5, Yugio cards please.

Love, Lynnix

Dear Santa,

Thank you for the presents.

This year I want a phone and a Nintendo Switch and a tablet computer and seven nerf guns and a b b guns and a b b rifle and a b b pistol.

Love, Mr. J.J.

Dear Santa,

Thank you for the firetruck.

This year I want a gas powered remote control car, ipad, phone, cop car, and a 16 rock crawling buggy. Thank you!

Love, Konner

Dear Santa,

Thank you for the presents.

I want two nerf guns. I want a P S 5/6 and I want a WW dock/ free merchandise. Also I want WWE superstar toys and I only want The Friend. And I also I want an electric bike and electric scooter.

Love, Aiden

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Thank you for the racecars.

This year I want a nintendo

Dear Santa,

Thank you for the microphone. This year I want a tee, gumball machine and a baseball.

Love, Ruby

Dear Santa,

Thank you for the remote control batmobile. This year I want a book about sharks.

Love, Blayz

MCGAUGHEY ELEMENTARY– MOUNT ZION KOEHN FIRST GRADE Dear Santa,

What is your favorite elf name? Thank you for visiting me last year. This year, I would like new books, new tennis shoes and 1000 basketball hoops.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Love, Reeve

Dear Santa,

What is your favorite reindeer? Thank you for the Ninja Turtles. I need a clean house.

I wish for a lunchbox. I need a better brother. I wish you a safe trip.

Love, Wayland

Dear Santa,

Who is your favorite reindeer? Thank you for Chicken Wing, my elf. We want a blue squeaky ball for my dog. I want an igloo. I want a picnic basket. Be careful, I have a dog!

Love, Daniella

Dear Santa,

What time do you go to sleep at? Thank you for visiting last year. I want my pet back. We need a big pile of snacks. I get hungry after school. Santa get sleep. Happy holidays.

Love, John

Dear Santa,

What do you like candy canes? Thank you for baby. I want a trampoline. I need a beanbag. I also want days of the week posters.

From. Bristol

Dear Santa,

How did you get your magic? Thank you for my Hot Wheels set. I need some new sunglasses. I want some more Lego sets. Merry Christmas.

Love, Elijah

Dear Santa,

Do you like candy? Thank you for the Legos last year.

I want more Legos. I need more food like cheese toasties, cheese for my quesadillas, and rolls.

Be careful with the new puppy. Merry Christmas!

Love, Wyatt M.

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Dear Santa,

Is it very cold? Thank you for the sleeping bag. I need hair bows. I want a Barbie doll. Be careful with my kittens.

From, Avery

Dear Santa,

MCGAUGHEY ELEMENTARY– MOUNT ZION HANSON FIRST GRADE Dear Santa,

What is your favorite cookie? Thank you for my blocks. I need a crayon box.

I want more Legos. Merry Christmas.

From, Xander

I like Christmas! I wish to have an X-box. It will be fun.

It will be the best!

Love, Mason M.

Dear Santa,

Have you been good, yes or no? Can I have pop-its please? Can I have a bike? I love Christmas!

Love, Lexie L.

Are you ever cold in the winter? Thank you for the Batman toys. I want 104 snakes.

I want PJ Masks toys. I need 4 colored gloves. Merry Christmas.

Love, Tristan

Dear Santa,

Does Marvin eat a lot of cookies? Thank you for the new monkey swing. Can I have a dog bed that will not rip? Can I have some Narwhal and Jelly books and some Pete the Cat books?

Be careful of Kacy and Abel please. Merry Christmas.

From Your Friend, Remi

Dear Santa,

Do reindeer like candy canes? Thank you for my frisbee. My dad needs to be healed. I really want an Xbox.

Be really really quiet. My dogs might wake up.

Love, Waylon

Dear Santa,

What is your favorite reindeer? Thank you for giving me a Switch last year. We need a new washer. I want the Spider-Man No Way Home dvd.

Merry Christmas.

From, Murphy

Dear Santa,

What is your favorite reindeer? My favorite is Rudolph.

Thank you for the FortNite toys I still play with it. I need a phone because I go on walks.

My mom has to text me. I want a gaming computer. Watch out, I have kittens. They like to chew on stuff.

From, Dren

Dear Santa,

What is your favorite reindeer? Thank you for my Power Rangers toy. We need more snacks like a bunch of fruit for school and at home. I want a Minecraft Lego toy. Happy holidays.

From, C.J.

Dear Santa,

Do you have magic? Thank you for giving me Num Noms.

We need a new bunk bed.

I really wish for a pet dog. I hope you do not get sick on Christmas.

Love, Dayleigh

Dear Santa,

What is your favorite cookie? Thank you for my toys last year. At school we need more snack and at home I need a new bike without training wheels. Merry Christmas.

Be careful with my new dog, King.

Love, Addilyn

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

How are the elves? I would like an automatic back rubber.

I would like Pop-Its. From, Nolan M.

Dear Santa,

I have been good. I want a Nerf gun. I want a Army suit.

Love, Carter E.

Dear Santa,

I love Christmas. How have the Elves been? I would like an American Girl Coco stand.

I would like Ipad.

Love, Katelyn C.

Dear Santa,

How is Rudolph? I would like an X-box. I would like a Pokemon case.

Love, Noah H.

Dear Santa,

How is Rudolph? I would like a new game console. I would like a stuffed animal.

Love, Leon F.

Dear Santa,

How are the Elves? I would like a PS5. I would like an X-box.

Love, Jackson A.

Dear Santa,

I love Christmas. I want a stuffed dog. I would like an Xbox.

Love, Charlie S.

Dear Santa,

I like Christmas. I would like stuffed Mickey Mouse. I would like a fire truck.

Love, Andrew V.

Dear Santa,

I’m excited for Christmas.

I would like a Popits please. I would like an Ipad please.

Love, Wren M.

Dear Santa,

I love Christmas. I would like a stuffed sea animal. I would like a pet dog.

Love, Cash R.

Dear Santa,

How are the Elves? I love Christmas. May I please have an automatic back rubber.

May I have a dragon too.

Love, Ivan G

MCGAUGHEY ELEMENTARYMOUNT ZION WEIRMAN FIRST GRADE Dear Santa,

I like your elves. How are you? Can you please bring me my own ipad? Merry Christmas!

Sincerely, Atley 6

Dear Santa,

Thank you for. Mi gifts frum last yeer ago. How old are you and where do you liv? I wune a Hoverboard and gaming headphones.

Sincerely, Ryker 7

Dear Santa,

This is Kimberlyn I have been really good This year.

Can you please bring me a big big toy kitchen.

Sincerely, Kimberlyn 8

Dear Santa,

I like youre lves. How are you? Could you please bring me a real baby dogs?

Sincerely, Jase

How are you? I like your elves. Can I please have a banana eats board game? A hover board? A transformer?

A electric spider? And some robo fish? A beans in the wall set? A cool orange monster truck? A amongus board game?

Sincerely, Henry

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I love you. You are nice.

How is Mrs claus? I want metal detector, football helmet, Nerf gun, soccrball, unspeakable merch Sincerely, Declan 7

I like your elves. How are your elves? Could you please bring me a baby dog and a robo fish and a barbie house and a pet. Merry Christmas!

Sincerely, Brooklyn 6

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I like your elves. Your reindeer are cute! How are you?

Are your elves nice? How old are you? Could you please bring me a hover board?

Could you please bring me baby dogs?

Sincerely, Lydia

Dear Santa,

Thank you for my gifts last year! Are you happy? Chould you please bring me some toy monster trucks from monster Jam? Sincerely, Easton

For Christmas I want a pare of rollrscats and I want Rainbow hiye dolls. I want hey dudes too.

Sincerely, Layla

Dear Santa,

How are you? How you elfs. Can I have a Hover board.

Sincerely, Rhylan

Dear Santa,

I like your elves.

How are you? How do your elves make toys?

Could you please

Dear Santa,

Can you please giv me 4D batteries. How old are you?

You are nise.

Sincerely, Ethan

Dear Santa,

I like your elves. How are you? Could you please bring me a robofish Sincerely, Shainah

Dear Santa,

You are nice. How aer your reindeer? Could you please bring me pet chameleon, 50000 doors, Robo fish, Nerf sord, pet lion, pet chedu, surfboard, walk-a lot cat.

Sincerely, Hayden

Dear Santa,

How are you! How old are you? Could you plase bring me Nerf gun and a unspeakable merch, football helmet Sincerely, James

Dear Santa,

Merry Christmas Santa. Hal old are you. Could you please bring me unspeakable merch.

Sincerely, Ashton

MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY HEFFERNAN KINDERGARTEN Dear Santa,

I would like a Nintendo Switch for Christmas.

Your Friend, Eden

Dear Santa,

I would like a skateboard, hoverboard, and flowers for my room for Christmas.

Your Friend, Annabelle

Dear Santa,

I would like a slime kit and a snapper for Christmas.

Your Friend, Lainee

Dear Santa,

I would like another hoverboard and a tablet for Christmas.

Your Friend, Emma

I would like a Barbie dollhouse and a LOL doll for Christmas.

Your friend, Amelia

Dear Santa,

I would like a puppy and RC cars for Christmas.

Your Friend, Wyatt P.

Dear Santa,

I would like a pop it and a new remote-control car for Christmas.

Your Friend, Wyatt L.

MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY GETZ KINDERGARTEN Dear Santa,

My brother wants an Iphone11. I would like new headphones and new Barbies.

Your friend, Isla

Dear Santa,

I would like a Build a Bear closet and their hangers and their clothes. I would also like a gumball machine.

Your friend, Jolie

Dear Santa,

I would like a toy Thor hammer. I would also like Thanos Infinity Gauntlet fist.

Your friend, Chase

Dear Santa,

I would like a rainbow stuffed animal pony and a horsey Beanie Baby. Your friend, Addison I would like a Spinosaurus.

My mom and dad need some flowers for the yard.

Your friend, Cooper

Dear Santa,

I would like a big doll house, Playstation, and LOL’s.

Your friend, Audrie S.

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I would like a 3D pen for Christmas.

Your Friend, Logan

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Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I would like a fourwheeler, a baby Yoda, and more popcorn for Christmas.

Y o u r Friend, Olivia

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I would like a Ghostbusters LEGO set for Christmas.

Your friend, Maxwell

I would like Army toys for Christmas.

Your Friend, Zoe

Dear Santa,

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Dear Santa,

Could you bring a toy t-rex for my brother? Could I have Princess dresses, Barbies, and Gummie Bears? I would also like a squishy sensory ball.

Your friend, Audrey D.

I would like a Nintendo Switch and a kid computer for Christmas.

Your Friend, Maelyn

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I would like Hatchimals and a baby surprise doll for Christmas. Your Friend, Penelope

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Dear Santa,

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Dear Santa,

I would like a basketball hoop, a remote control car, and a Pop-it.

Your friend, Jack

I would like Super Mario 3D Allstars Game for Christmas.

Your Friend, Jake

I’ve been good. I would like an American

I would like magnets and a Mickey and Minnie Mouse puzzle for Christmas.

Your Friend, Brinley

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I would like Pokemon things. I don’t care which ones I just want Pokemon.

Your friend, Reece

I would like an Xbox and a motorcycle for Christmas.

Your Friend, Reese

Dear Santa,

2035 N. Jasper St. Decatur, IL 62526

I like your elves. How are you? Could you please bring me Baby dogs. Merry Christmas!

Sincerely, Ariya

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

From micro Tek PaTTern ern

Dear Santa,

I would like a LEGO set for Christmas.

Your Friend, Graham

I love Christmas so much!

I wuld like Pokemon cards. I would like a Nerf gun.

Love, Eli W.

How is Rudolph?

I’m excited for Christmas! I would like a PopIts. I would like a PS5.

I would like a real dog.

Love, Ariana P.

bring me a baby dogs and baby dall and robo fish Sincerely, Corryn

I would like two hoverboards for Christmas.

Your Friend, Cayde

Dear Santa,

Merry Christmas!

M 1

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

How is Rudolph’s nose? I would like a fast train. I would like an Ipad.

Love, Hudson O.

Dear Santa,

What kind is your favorite reindeer? Thank you for the shooting gun. I want a cat.

I want a toy crane. Merry Christmas.

From Jonathan

How have you been? I would like an American Girl doll! I would love a unicycle.

Love, Makayla C.

How are you? I like elves.

Could you please bring me, Hover board. Robo Fiish.

Football helmet. Unspeakable Merch.

Sincerely, Noah C.

Dear Santa,

Why don’t you live in Decatur? Thank you for my make-up set. We need love at my house, a pet, clothes, and bananas. I want candy! Merry Christmas.

Love, Addison

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I love Christmas. I would like one Pop-It. I would like a tablet.

Love, Ariel K.

I’m excited for Christmas. I would like a Pop-Its. I would like an Ipad.

Love, Bella S.

What magic do you have?

Thank you for the dinosaur toys. I wish I had a dinosaur toy and a see in the dark glasses. I need a notebook.

Merry Christmas. Be safe.

Love, Wyatt G.

girl doll. I would like a puppet.

Love, Hayden I.

Friday, December 24, 2021 | E15

I want a big robot and kitchen set toys.

Your friend, Keaton

Dear Santa,

I want three things. 1) Godzilla toys 2) A Thanos Gauntlet fist like Keaton’s 3) A big tub of Bakugans.

Your friend, Maverik

Dear Santa,

I would like a fidget spinner, a remote control grain digger and a pterodactyl.

Your friend, Gabe

Dear Santa,

I would like a baby Yoda, pretend make-up, and a big drawing set. Your friend, Becca I would like a PS4, a monster truck, and a remote control car.

Your friend Jaxson

Dear Santa,

I would like these toy monster trucks that you drive on the ground, not remote controlled.

Your friend, Bryker

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LETTERS TO SANTA-SECTION TWO

E16 | Friday, December 24, 2021

Dear Santa,

I would like a Rubix cube and a Mickey Mouse toy.

Your friend, Kinzlee Z.

Dear Santa,

I would like a Mickey Mouse doll and Marshall Paw Patrol.

And I would like some markers too. Your friend, Ellis

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I would like Legos, puzzles, dinosaurs, glue bottle, and scissors.

Your friend, Simon

Dear Santa,

I would like a dirt bike, an electric scooter, a puppy, and a Hulk toy.

Your friend, Justin

Dear Santa,

I would like a Barbie dream house and the Barbie dream closet. I would also like an Elf teddy and a real pet chicken.

Your friend, Kinsley W.

I would like a boathouse, the air people, and video games.

Your friend, Izaiah

MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY MERANO KINDERGARTEN Dear Santa,

MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY BOYER FIRST GRADE Dear Santa,

I would like a tablet, video games, a backpack, and a phone.

Your friend, Westyn

Dear Santa,

I would like a stuffed animal, a cat, a cat purse, and a cheetah toy.

Your friend, Lillian

Dear Santa,

I would like more Roblox, a whistle, a new bike, a Pokemon console, and a new Nintendo.

Your friend, Harrison

Dear Santa,

I would like a Nerf gun, a teddy bear, a new car, a Santa toy, and lights for my room.

Your friend, Adrian

Dear Santa,

I would like a costume, a brand new shirt, and a puzzle.

Your friend, Jude

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been good!

I am wishing for a switch and a x-box.

I would like my mom to have louv.

I will set out cockes for you on Christmas Eve. How is your elfs?

From, Cash

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing well!

This year I have been wishing!

I am wishing for a dog and a neon sqisho’s.

I would like my mom to have a tv.

I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. Is Christmis on the 25th?

From, Avery

Dear Santa,

I would like Barbies, a doll house, a new doll, and a cat.

Your friend, Fallon

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been good! I am wishing for a scooder and a book. I would like my mom to have shoos. I will set out a candecane and randerfood for you on Christmas Eve. Dus Misis Clos travl?

From, Kenzlee

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I would like a movie, a TV, a phone, and a water bottle.

Your friend, Keegan

Dear Santa,

I would like slime, makeup, a laptop, a bounce house, and Barbies.

Your friend, Delainey

Dear Santa,

I would like a Barbie doll, a clothes, a new backpack, a new dresser, and a new water bottle.

Your friend, Brooklyn

Dear Santa,

I would like a new kitchen, a new baby doll, and a big bed.

Your friend, Teddie

Dear Santa,

I would like crayons, a doll, a coloring book, and an OMG LOL! Doll.

Your friend, Annaleia

Dear Santa,

I would like a Pokemon thing, a key chain with hand sanitizer, and a Baby Yoda toy.

Your friend, Waylon

Dear Santa,

I would like my two front teeth. Also, a toy Barbie house, a big trampoline, and a puppy toy.

Your friend, Zola

Dear Santa,

I would like Army men, a dirt bike, a new water bottle, a dry erase board, and a glue bottle.

Your friend, Hunter

Dear Santa,

I would like a crystal flyer, new Barbie stuff, and a new LOL! Doll.

Your friend, Piper

I hope you are doing grate!

This year I have been good!

I am wishing for a pup and a baby doll.

I would like my dog to have a bed.

I will set out cake and melc for you on Christmas Eve. How is Mrs.Clos?

From, Charlee

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been hepfl!

I am wishing for a giyint tede ber and a giyint popit.

I would like my dog to have giyint bon.

I will set out cooke and carists for you on Christmas Eve. Santa wut does the elfs do?

From, Hayden

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been playing!

I am wishing for a popit and a dragn.

I would like my dog to have a black blaket.

I will set out xbox and a tv for you on Christmas Eve. Whin were you wus a babe?

From, Isaac

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing work!

This year I have been grat!

I am wishing for a hat and a ryan Egg. I would like my borthr to have a doll.

I will set out my Christmas tree for you on Christmas Eve.

Happy Holidays!

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I hope you are doing grat!

This year I have been gud!

I am wishing for a noo shrt and a siuns kit.

I would like my dog to have a cong.

I will set out melc and cuces for you on Christmas Eve. How are yor rander majicl?

From, Jace

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing fantastick!

This year I have been funey!

I am wishing for a jen jackit and a popit.

I would like my dog to have a bon.

I will set out coockes and melck for you on Christmas Eve. Wut doou your elfs do?

From, Corryn

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing gud!

This year I have been grat!

I am wishing for a bakugon and a wolke tolke.

I would like my sistre to have geogan.

I will set out cuces and melc for you on Christmas Eve. Haw dus randr have powr?

From, Ridgley

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing your best!

This year I have been good!

I am wishing for a toy car and a popit.

I would like my mom to have a mug.

I will set out kuces for you on Christmas Eve. Duw you like kuces?

From, Wyatt

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been good!

I am wishing for a nintidow and a dog.

I would like my dad to have a fone.

I will set out milc and a carit for you on Christmas Eve. What do yor elfs do?

From, Luke

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing fine!

This year I have been good!

I am wishing for a dog and a nintidowe.

I would like my dad to have a lot uv camruus.

I will set out I frugot on Christmas Eve. Are you mareed to Misis Clos?

From, Jaxon

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been good!

I am wishing for a dol and a popit.

I would like my dog to have a bon.

I will set out cukes and mik for you on Christmas Eve. How is rodoff?

From, Kaizley

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing gerat!

This year I have been good!

I am wishing for a big popit and a nintindow.

I would like my mom to have tols.

I will set out fud for you on Christmas Eve. Hw dow der fli?

From, Colton

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been good!

I am wishing for chocklet and a bosr.

I would like my cat to have a fishs.

I will set out cooce and milc for you on Christmas Eve. Haw is Pangl dooeng?

From, Dexter

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing fin!

This year I have been hape!

I am wishing for a dog and a cat.

I would like my sistr to have a brbe dol.

I will set out my kresmus tre for you on Christmas Eve. Thanc u.

From, Hakeem

MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SNOW FIRST GRADE Dear Santa,

I have been good this year.

May I have a go cart ples? How do you have majic?

From, Lucas

Dear Santa,

I have been good. Please can I have Barbes? How do you understand your elvs?

From, Raegan

Dear Santa,

I have been good. Please can I have a Barbe snow mobil? How do you get to all the housiz?

From, Cozette

Dear Santa,

I have been good. Can you plez bring me a big wel? How do you get in the hows wen thers no chimne?

From, Nolen

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year.

Ples can I have a motrsicl?

What do you do win it is not crismis?

From, Cameron

160 W. McKinley

I have been so good. Will you give me a lol doll plees?

How do you get into hoses?

From, Lily

Dear Santa,

I have been very good. Will you ples bring me sum omg dolls?

How do you mak presents?

From, Chloe

Dear Santa,

I have been good. Can I have a truc plez? How do your ranber fli?

From, Aidan

Dear Santa,

I have been haf good and haf bad. Will you giv me a PS5 pleez? How do your reindeer fli?

From, Aaedyn

Dear Santa,

I have been good. Can I have some dino trucks ples?

What hapis if your elvs get sic?

From, Hunter

Dear Santa,

i have been good. Can u plez bring me a brt bic? How do u fli?

From, Jackson

MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SEITZ FIRST GRADE Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been ok!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a fidget mystery box and a Polly Pocket castle.

Here’s one thing I would like my cat to have: cat toys.

I will set out cookies, milk, and carrots for you on Christmas Eve. From, Abby

Dear Santa,

I have been good. Can I have a Spidrman rc car ples?

How do you fly?

From, Pierce

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been good!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a Pikachu stuffed animal and a rainbow high doll.

Here’s one thing I would like my cousin to have: a JoJo doll.

I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From, Avery

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I have been bad and good.

Will you bring me a big lol doll?

How do you make presints?

From, Melody

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been Okey!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a skateboard and shoes like my brother.

Here’s one thing I would like my friend to have: new shoes.

I will set out a tree and car for you on Christmas Eve. From, Tomini

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I have been good. Can you please bring me barbe sno mobil? Where is the noth pol?

From, Dixie

I have been good. I wut a now urnman sot plez? Why do parents pic up elvs?

From, Brody

Dear Santa,

I have been good. Can you please give me intido? How do you get to howsis in one nit?

From, Anderson

Dear Santa,

I have been good. Can I have a hot wels track plez?

How do your rander fli?

From, Kayden

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been good!

Here are two things I am wishing for: An Apple phone and a pop socket.

Here’s one thing I would like my friend to have: a fidget spinner watch.

I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From, Madison

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been ok!

Here are two things I am

wishing for: Squishes and beanie boos.

Here’s one thing I would like my friend to have: Minecraft games for switch.

I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From, Olivia

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been good!

Here are two things I am wishing for: to see my dog again and money.

Here’s one thing I would like my mom to have: money.

I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From, Elysa

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been ok!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a blow-up fort and a skateboard.

Here’s one thing I would like my brother and sister to have: a dinosaur egg and a mermaid barbie.

I will set out cookies and chocolate milk for you on Christmas Eve. From, Mason

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been Oka! Here are two things I am wishing for: a finger skateboard and pet pig.

Here’s one thing I would like my cousin to have: a fortnite action figure.

I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From, Dominic

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been ok!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a motorcycle and an electric motorcycle.

Here’s one thing I would like my cousin to have: a Peppa Pig. I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From, Kolton

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been ok!

Here are two things I am wishing for: an Xbox and computer.

Here’s one thing I would like my sister to have: a pink tractor.

I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From, Blake

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been good!

Here are two things I am wishing for: Bowser’s Theory and among us.

Here’s one thing I would like my friend to have: a Spongebob movie.

I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From, Liam

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been good!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a water dragon and Roblox.

Here’s one thing I would like my sister to have: 52 pop-its.

I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From, Levi

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Dear Santa,

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Decatur Herald & Review

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing well!

This year I have been okay!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a toy mosasaur shark and a T-Rex toy.

Here’s one thing I would like my brother to have: a toy snake.

I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From, Adrian

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been good!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a red robot that can hear and talk to people and a virtual reality set.

I will set out carrots for the reindeer and cupcakes for the helpers on Christmas Eve. From, Carson

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been good!

Here are two things I am wishing for: puppies and a bike.

Here’s one thing I would like my mom and dad to have.

Please bring them an Ipad.

I will set out your favorite candy and a Diet Coke for you on Christmas Eve. From, Payge

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been good!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a bike and a frog.

Here’s one thing I would like my dad to have: love.

I will set out cookies and decorations for you on Christmas Eve. From, Isabella

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been good at school!

Here are two things I am wishing for: an Iphone 3 and a Lamborghini.

Here’s one thing I would like my dad to have. Please bring him an Iphone 3.

I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From, Lawson

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been good!

Here are two things I am wishing for: skateboard and a piano.

Here’s one thing I would like my brother to have: a bike.

I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From, Erabella

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been nice!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a Pop-It kit and a giant Pop-It! Here’s one thing I would like my mom to have. I want her to have a diamond ring.

I will set out Chex mix and juice for you on Christmas Eve. From, Paisley

MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY AUKAMP FIRST GRADE Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing great!

This year I have been really really good!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a puppy and a pig.

Here’s one thing I would like my family to have: Please bring all of us a vase of flowers.

I will set out milk and cookies for you on Christmas Eve. From, Finnlee

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing great!

This year I have been really really good!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a Pop-It pack and a phone.

Here’s one thing I would like my sister to have: Please bring her a rocking horse.

I will set out milk and cookies for you on Christmas Eve. From, Brooklyn

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been nice!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a puppy squishy and a make-up set.

Here’s one thing I would like my family to have. Please bring them a Lego set.

I will set out cookies and popsicles for you on Christmas Eve. From, LillyOnna

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been nice!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a tablet and a book!

Here’s one thing I would like my brother to have. I want him to have a phone.

I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From, Brylee

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been nice!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a Pop-It pack and a regular Pop-It. Here’s one thing I would like my cousins to have: Please bring them trains and cars.

I will set out milk and carrots for you on Christmas Eve. From, Kennedy

Dear Santa,

M 1

like my brother to have.

Please bring him a Thomas the Train and the track to go with it.

I will set out chocolate and popsicles for you on Christmas Eve. From, Ashlynn

I hope you are doing well!

This year I have been stupendous!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a rainbow Slinky and a Mickey Mouse Slinky.

Here’s one thing I would

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been good at school!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a PlayStation 5 and a Bounce House.

Here’s one thing I would like my grandpa to have.

Please bring him a new car.

I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From, Camdyn

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been well!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a tablet and a dog.

Here’s one thing I would like my mom and dad to have.

Please bring my mom some Christmas lights. Please bring my dad a Christmas inflatable.

I will set out cookies and juice for you on Christmas Eve. From, Leighton

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been well!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a soccer ball and a Nerf toy.

Here’s one thing I would like my family to have. Please bring them some cookies.

I will set out milk and cookies for you on Christmas Eve. From, Jaxon

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been nice!

Here are two things I am wishing for: Nike shoes and Army stuff.

Here’s one thing I would like in my stocking. Please bring me some candy.

I will set out pizza and candy for you on Christmas Eve. From, Hunter

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been really really good!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a PS5 and a Lamborghini.

Here’s one thing I would like my mom to have. Please bring her an Apple computer.

I will set out milk and Chex mix for you on Christmas Eve. From, Lucas

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing great!

This year I have been nice!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a model of the planets and a Saturn globe.

Here’s one thing I would like my daddy to have. Please bring him a new globe.

I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From, Xavier

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing ok!

This year I have been good!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a Nerf toy and love for everyone!

Here’s one thing I would like my brother to have. I want him to have a Sonic XBox game.

I will set out cookies and Dr. Pepper for you on Christmas Eve. From, Artez

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing good!

This year I have been great!

Here are two things I am wishing for: a Paw Patrol set and a playhouse.

Here’s one thing I would like my mom and dad to have.

Please bring them a new car with spots painted on it.

I will set out cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve. From, Brandon

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Dear Santa, May I have a red tractor toy Love, Patrick

for Christmas.

Love, Aiden

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I would like puzzles for Christmas.

Love, Boyd

Dear Santa,

May I have a green tractor please.

Love, Emmet

Dear Santa,

I would like a Josie barbie for Christmas.

Love, Leanna

Dear Santa,

I would like a barbie for Christmas.

Love, Eve

Dear Santa,

May I have a Batman ship for Christmas.

Love, Wally

Dear Santa,

Can I have a Lego car for Christmas please.

Love, Nathan

Dear Santa,

I would like an LOL doll for Christmas.

Love, Zella

Dear Santa,

May I have a toy car for Christmas.

Love, Zach

Dear Santa,

I would like Pokeman for Christmas.

Love, Nash

I tried to be good. I love my toy you gave me! Can I have a toy or a plush Numnum? I really want a plush Numnum or some shoes. Are your reindeer good?

Love, Madison L.

Dear Santa,

Thank you for the make-up and the i-phone 12! I am trying to be good, so can I have a wallet and a new pair of clothes, and a cat? What do you eat?

Love, Cecilia L.

Dear Santa,

Thank you for the Squeaky the Balloon Dog for Christmas last year! I would like a kite. I would also like a turtle.

Love, Layla A.

OUR LADY OF May I have Ryan worlds toys please.

LOURDES, DECATUR Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Love, Ivy May I have a doll with 2 Thank you for the dress COLLINS/HAMILTON Dear Santa, eyes to hug and play with. last year! I really like it! How PRE K 3 I would like a Chick Hicks Love, Vera do you fly? I want a reindeer. from cars for Christmas.

Dear Santa, Thank you, Santa Claus!

OUR LADY OF Love, Jack May I please have a pink Love, Liliana P. Barbie for Christmas?

LOURDES, DECATUR Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Love, Hadley I would like a giant pack of VALDAHL Thank you for the gift Dear Santa, autobots please. you gave me last year! How 1ST GRADE I would like a crib for my Love, Lachlan do your reindeer fly? I will babies. I have 2 babies.

Dear Santa, like Pokémon toys. I will like Dear Santa, Love, Amelia

Dear Santa,

May I please have a big robot that moves and has lights?

Love, Freddy

Dear Santa,

I would like a green car for Christmas.

Love, Lee

May I please have an orange garbage truck for Christmas.

Love, Langon

Dear Santa,

I would like a shark toy for Christmas.

Love, Levi

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I would really like a dolly with long hair so I can brush it.

Love, Scarlett

May I have a pj mask house and cars with it.

Love, Lola

May I have a dolly with a pink dress?

Love, Nicoletta

I would like a minnie mouse kitchen for Christmas please.

Love, Mackenzie

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I would like the PJ mask movie? I watch it at home.

Love, Corbin T.

Can I have a new firetruck for Christmas.

Love, Mason

Good day, Santa! Can I get a seat? Can I get a pop-it?

Can I get a desk? Thank you for the Baby Yoda from last Christmas! What do the reindeer eat?

Love, Dillon B.

Dear Santa,

Thank you for the jumprope! I want a popcorn maker. I want a giant toy. I want a dog. How do you make toys?

Love, Ruby W.

Dear Santa

Thank you for the American Girl Doll from last Christmas!

I want a giant pop-it. I want a little Squishmallow and a puppy. How is your reindeer, Comet?

Love, Annaline K.

Pokémon cards. I will like Bakugan Roll.

Love, Lucas B.

Dear Santa,

I want a toy house. I want a toy mobile home. I want a Lego set. Do reindeer fly?

Love, James H.

Dear Santa,

Thanks for the scooter! I want a giant pop-it. I want a slime kit. I want a dog. Santa, what are your reindeer’s names?

Love, Coraline G.

Dear Santa,

How are your reindeer? Do you have a Piku deer? What do your elves look like?

Love, Beatrix N.

Dear Santa,

I would like a batman lego set that comes with batman, joker and the whole building.

Love, Bowen

Dear Santa,

May I please have a little nerf gun to play with?

Love, Benjamin

Dear Santa,

May I please have a little nerf gun to play with?

Love, Benjamin

Dear Santa,

I would like a little green toy tractor with a trailer! Don’t forget the trailer.

Love, Corbin S.

Dear Santa,

May I have a fast airplane toy to play with?

Love, Logan

Dear Santa,

I would like little and big hot wheels cars and tracks for Christmas!

Love, Canon

Dear Santa,

Can I have an Elsa and Anna toy for Christmas?

Love, Audrey

Dear Santa,

I would like the sonic the hedgehog toy for Christmas.

Love, Jude

Wishing you a happy holiday season!

Dear Santa,

Please can I have a spinner pop it for Christmas?

Love, Hadley

Dear Santa,

May I have a remote control robot with a window on him?

Love, Gabe

Dear Santa,

Can I have a Blues Clues doctor kit?

Love, Murphy

Dear Santa,

I would like a big Nerf gun for Christmas?

Love, Keagan

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May I please have a peppa pig car.

Love, Nora

Dear Santa,

I would like a dinosaur for Christmas please.

Love, Duke

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Dear Santa,

What are the reindeer’s names? Did you like our cookies last Christmas? Can you get me a lot of wood?

Can you get me a screwdriver?

Can you get me a tool bag?

Love, Luke W.

Dear Santa,

I love my Bluey stuffie! How is Rolly? I want an elf reindeer.

Thank you! I want a new ElfOn-the-Shelf.

Love, Piper K.

Dear Santa,

Thank you for my phone! I want headphones. Thank you for my make-up kit! How do you give all of the presents to the boys and girls so fast?

Love, Tynlee D.

Dear Santa,

How do your reindeer fly?

Thank you for the Power Wheel last year! I want a convertible Power Wheel this year.

Love, Logan P.

Dear Santa,

Thank you for my dollhouse! Can I have a pair of shoes, a new toy, and a phone?

Why doesn’t Mrs. Claus bring the presents ever?

Love, Clover W.

Dear Santa,

I loved my phone that you got me last year! It was so cool! This year, I want a dinosaur toy. I want a racecar. I was wondering, is your beard real?

Love, Carter B.

Dear Santa,

How is my elf, Holly? Santa, you make me smile. Could I please get a new tablet for Christmas?

Love, Lillian M.

Dear Santa,

I like the toys that you brought last year! How does your sled fly? How does your reindeer fly the sled?

Love, Britton F.

want to tell you that I like getting presents.

This year I want you to bring me some might pup toys.

From, Greyson

Dear Santa,

I am 5 years old. I am going to build a snowman. Where do you live in your house?

Please bring something for my friend, Greyson. I would like a Superman and a Flash, please.

Love, Rashawn

Dear Santa,

I want to tell you thanks.

I am 5 this year. How do you give presents to people? If you could bring something to my brother and sister I would like it. I want and iPad, Batman and a Batman robot.

Love, Aquarius

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old. I am good.

How do your reindeer fly? I want you to bring something to my maw-maw. I want a doll house and a baby.

Love, Alaysia

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old. I want to tell you that you are red.

I would like a present for my mommy. I want some Paw Patrol toys.

Love, Mi’Raziel

Dear Santa,

I am 5 years old. I am good at school. I like toys with numbers. I would like a pop-it for Christmas.

Love, Terell

Dear Santa,

Have I been good this year?

Why does Rudolf have a red nose? I really want a telescope.

Love, Audrey W.

I am 5 years old. I want to tell you thank you. Do you have a tree? Could you bring us a tree so we can put stuff on it? I want some babies or me and some dinosaurs for my brother.

Love, Jayda

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I want a pair of foam nunchucks. I want a pair of foam ninja stars. I want a drone.

Does one of your reindeer’s noses glow?

Love, Landon S.

Dear Santa,

I want a Rainbow High House. Last Christmas, I saw Rudolf’s nose glowing. How do you get the toys? Are they from Target?

Love, Delaney M

Dear Santa,

Thank you for the Basketball shoes last year! How do you have magic? I wish for a new scooter and some Lego Speed Champions, and Lego Technic.

Love, Jonathan D.

PERSHING EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMGARFIELD BRUMMETT PRE K Dear Santa,

I am 5 years old. I want to tell you I love you. Why does your reindeer have a red nose that’s glowy? Can your bring something for my friends Janiya and Tynerria? I want a new doll, but not a creepy one.

I don’t like creepy ones.

Love, Aliza

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old. I like the Christmas Star. How do you go super-fast speeds?

Please bring something for my brother. I would like some games and a snack with juice and shoes.

Love, Jason

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old Bradley University this Christmas. I

I am 4 years old. I am good.

I want to ask how much you weigh. Can you bring something for my brother? I would like a guitar, racing cars, a mouse and a barbie.

Love, Tynerria

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old. I want to say thank you! I want to ask you to bring some presents please. I will make some milk. I would like you to bring something for my sisters and brothers. I would like toys, barbies, a house and a car and a baby doll.

Love, Janiya

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old. I like Gingerbread men to eat. I would like to ask you to bring some snow. Could you bring something to my brother, Aiden? I have been and would like a tool for fixing stuff and a real owl.

Love, Amir

Dear Santa,

I am 4. I was being good and you are so nice. How do you deliver presents? Could you bring something special for me? I want race cars and a race car track.

Love, San’tana

Dear Santa,

I am 5 years old. I want to tell you that you are big! Why do you always eat the cookie?

Can you bring something special for my dad? I would like dinosaurs and a toy dragon.

Love, Kylin

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old. Hi! I love you! Can I get a hug from you? I have been good. Please bring me milk and cookies, play food, bacon, barbies and a dragon.

Love, Jaidah

PERSHING EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMGARFIELD GEE PRE K Dear Santa,

I am 5 years old. I want to tell you thank you for giving me toys. What cookies do you like? If you could bring something for my friend Isaiah, I would like that. I would like a new Hot Wheels ramp to jump over all of my cars.

Love, Kylan

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old this Christmas. I want to tell you I’ve been good. I would like you to bring something for Mommy. I want some earrings and a doll.

Love, A’Maria

Dear Santa,

I want to tell you that I am good. I would like you to bring a present for my mommy. I want a pac-mac, a scraper for a truck on the ground and an excavator.

Love, Jacob

Dear Santa,

I am 5 years old. I want to tell you I am a good friend at school. Please bring something for my sister and my brother. I have been good this year and would like 2 toy phones.

Love, Noah

Dear Santa,

I am 5. Bring something for mommy. I want paw patrol toys and gears.

Love, Ja’Milan

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old and I like to play. Can you. Bring a present for my mommy? I want a gingerbread boy and a game.

Love, Shyann

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old. I want to tell you I am good at school.

Can you bring something special for my grammy? I would like unicorns and books to read.

Love, Talaiah

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old. I want to tell you I am a queen. Can you bring presents to my friends?

I want a pig, a dog, a zebra, a turtle and a fish.

Love, Kylie

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old, and I have a little sister. Can you bring a present for Harper and Daddy and Mommy? I want a yo-yo, Beyblades and butterflies.

Love, Elisabeth

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old. I want to tell you I am sorry for making bad choices. Please bring something for my friend, Kathryn. I would like a monster truck and a race car that speeds.

Love, I’Meire

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old. I want to say Ho, Ho, Ho! I would like a bike and a book.

Love, Zymire

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old. I’ve been good. I would like you to bring something special for my mommy. I want some Sonic toys for Christmas.

Love, Isaiah

Dear Santa,

I am 5 years old. I would like something for my mommy. I want a pop-it and a new doll.

Love, Kathryn

Dear Santa,

I am 5 years old. You fly like Toothless! I want a toothless toy and dinosaurs for Christmas.

Love, Ayden

Dear Santa,

I am 4 this year. I want to tell you that I have a Christmas stocking. What is your favorite cookie? I would like

you to bring something to my daddy. I want a bottle and a highchair for my baby.

Love, Kynedi

She is 2 years old. I want a doll, big, giant house and a school bus with decorations.

Love, I’Minyah

toy, a toy phone and a toy puppy.

Love, Dexter

PERSHING EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMGARFIELD SCHOEMPERLEN PRE K Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

My name is Kannon L. and I am 5 years old. This year, I have been very naughty, wait...nice! For Christmas, please bring me Muppet toys, Muppet house, Muppet car, underwear, Spongebob toys, a blanket and new shirts.

Love, Kannon

I am 4 years old. I would like something special for my little brother, Justin. I would like a Barbie boat, a Barbie camper and a donut floatie.

Love, Lydia

Dear Santa,

I am 4 and I like gingerbread mans. Do you like gingerbread from me and my sister? Bring something for my sister, my dad and my mom. I want a LOL set, and a toy that talks and repeats us. That is so funny. I saw one with my grandma.

Delilah A.

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old. I want you to bring a present to Spongebob Squarepants. I would like a game, Candyland and a robot.

Love, Joshua

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old. I have been good. Do you want to come over to my house?

Please bring something for my family. My family wants a TV. I want a motorcycle and Paw Patrol toys.

Love, A’Milan

Dear Santa,

I am 5 this year. I want to tell you bye-bye and thank you. Can you bring snow for Christmas? Please bring something special for my brother. I would like a teddy bear, dice, a game and a box of toys.

Love, Rakan

Dear Santa,

I am 5 and I like presents.

Could you bring my mom a present? I have been good. I want a dinosaur, a nice one, not a scary one. I want a bicycle too.

Kamron G

Dear Santa,

I am 5 years old this Christmas and I like presents. I want a bike and a gingerbread man.

Love, Adrian

Dear Santa,

I am 5 years old. I want to tell you I really love you. You are the best. Does Mrs. Claus come do presents with you?

Can you bring something for my dad? I would like a remote-control car and a bunny rabbit?

Love, Hunter

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old. I would like a present for my friend Rosie. I wand a stuffed unicorn for Christmas.

Love, Athena

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old. I want to say thank you. I would like a Christmas tree this year. I want a truck, puppets and fidget spinners.

Love, ZyMir

Dear Santa,

I am 5 years old. I want to say I love you. Bring something special for my babysitter. I would like a dinosaur, a cookie and a Barbie.

Love, Rowan

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I am 5 years old this Christmas. I would like to know if you eat salad bowls, chicken or hot dogs. Can you bring something for Bree-Bree. I would like a new baby doll.

Love, Daytranna

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old. I would like to know if you like snow.

Please bring something special for my cousins, my Papa and Grandma. I would like an LOL doll for Christmas.

Love, A’Siya

Dear Santa,

I am 4 years old. I want you to send me a Christmas tree.

Please bring something special to my friends. For Christmas I would like a red present, a Santa Claus, a Christmas tree and gingerbread cookies, Love, Rosie

WARRENSBURGLATHAM ELEMENTARY STOGNER PRE K Dear Santa,

My name is Charlie W. and I am 4 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me Power Ranger Dino Fury figures and a Dino Fury belt. A Spidy base thing. It’s gonna be really fun. That’s all I want.

Love, Charlie

Dear Santa,

My name is Princeton L. and I am 4 years old. This year, I have been very nice.

For Christmas, please bring me a slinky and a Mickey watch. I want a Chucky doll for Christmas and action figures Pennywise.

Love, Princeton

Dear Santa,

My name is Eli L. and I am 4 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a BIG BIG truck and pizza for Christmas.

That’s it!

Love, Eli

Dear Santa,

My name is Aspen C. and I am 4 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a Barbie camper, Paw Patrol characters, maybe a baby doll and some food for my kitchen.

I also want a new coat. I’ve been a little bit good.

Love, Aspen

Dear Santa,

My name is Noah J. and I am 4 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me Mario Odyssey, Yoshi Crafted World, it’s a game. Lights for my bed and then I want some trucks. Santa, you’re the best!

Love, Noah

Dear Santa,

My name is Athena K and I am 4 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me an airplane and a baby doll.

Love, Athena

Dear Santa,

My name is Bianca W. and I am 4 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a real unicorn. I want to tell you, I love you!

Love, Bianca

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

My name is Lillian H. and I am 4 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me 5 turtles, pretend ones with buttons, and 5 birdies that actually talk. Real babies, well pretend actually with a shirt and bottles with real milk.

Love, Lillian

Dear Santa,

WARRENSBURGLATHAM ELEMENTARY MATTINGLY KINDERGARTEN Dear Santa,

My name is Colson M. and I am 4 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me that dinosaur toy at TJ Maxx.

And a dog toy for my dog Sable.

Love, Colson My name is Nolan N. and I am 4 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me Legos and Smash Brothers. I want dinosaurs and dragons and that’s all I want.

Love, Nolan

Dear Santa,

My name is Isaac R. and I am 5 years old. This year, I have been very nice and naughty.

For Christmas, please bring me a green truck. I would like some dinosaurs and Jurassic Park play toys. A real clock so I can wake up in the morning.

And a new fishing pole. That’s ALL! Love, Isaac

Dear Santa,

My name is Harley F. and I am 4 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a Barbie house and a baby doll and a toy reindeer and toy scissors. That’s all I want.

Love, Harley

Dear Santa,

My name is Chase B. and I am 5 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a medium tow truck and a medium police car.

Love, Chase

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I am 5 years old. I wish you could bring me 11 toys.

Can you bring something for my mom and Isaiah and my brother and my baby sister?

Dear Santa,

My name is Dexter W. and I am 4 years old. This year, I have been very nice. For Christmas, please bring me a teddy bear, ummm...a dragon

I like to give cookies and chocolate milk. I love giving presents. What is your favorite food? I would like Play at First Zombies, a jumbo crane truck, and a Hot Wheels track builder box. I can’t wait for Christmas!

Dean

Dear Santa,

I hope you have the best Christmas. We put up a Christmas tree and put up lights outside. I will leave cookies, carrots, and milk for your reindeer and you. When do you start making toys? I would like Barbie, dolls, and a kitchen.

Santa, you are the best!

Ella

Hi Santa,

I love you, Santa! We decorate a tree with candy canes and we bake cookies at my house. Do your reindeer eat candy canes? I would like a teddy bear, a Nerf gun, and Ryan’s World Lost City Adventures. Goodbye Santa!

Dexter

Hi Santa,

I hope you are having a good day! I go to my dad’s house for Christmas. How old are you, Santa? I would like a car, a Ninetendo switch, and a hoverboard. Santa, you are cool!

Leonardo

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Please bring something for my sister. I would like a PawPatrol bike with 2 training wheels a motor and a door that opens.

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set, a watch, and a tabl e t for Christmas.

Thank you for the presents, Santa!

Ryder

Hi Santa,

I love you! We put u p Christmas decorations inside and outside and pretend it is snowing. When is your birthday? I would like a Scribble Scrubbie, a Super Mario Lego set, and a gumball machine.

Bye, Santa. I love you!

Maci

Dear Santa,

I like you, Santa! I sing Jingle Bells for Christmas and I like to sit on Santa’s lap.

Santa, how do you celebrate Christmas? I would like a kitty cat toy, a puppy toy, and a fish toy. I would like to see you on Christmas.

Kinzlie

Santa!

I love you and Mrs. Claus!

We put up a Christmas tree and we put on elf costumes.

Sometimes my brother is the dog elf and I am the person elf. I love my mom and brother. Do you always wear a red jacket? I would like a white board, an electric dirt bike, and a rainbow Popsocket Pop Grip. Bye. Love you, Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Faith

Dear Santa,

I like you! I celebrate Christmas with my family: Mom, Dad, and 2 older brothers. How old are you, Santa? I would like Legos, a playhouse, and a dinosaur boat Lego set.

Please bring those presents!

Silas

Hello Santa,

You are the best! We set up the Christmas tree at my house with colored lights.

What kind of cookies do you want this year? I would like FurReal puppies, a LOL doll, and a Paw Patrol Ultimate City Tower. Have a good Christmas!

Ava

Dear Santa,

I hope you have a good Christmas. We put ornaments on the Christmas tree. How do you make toys? I would like a 2 player laser tag blaster set, a My Little Pony Movie Zipline, and a Melissa and Doug Milkshake Blender set. I would like your elves to come to my house.

Emily

Dear Santa,

How are you, Santa? I like you because you bring me presents. My grandma and grandpa come to my house to celebrate with my parents, my sisters, and me. How do your reindeer fly? I would like a Spider-Man toy, a Transformer, and a T-Rex. You are nice!

Easton

Dear Santa,

You are nice and you have the best presents. We put up a Christmas tree and open presents. How old are you, Santa?

I would like a bumper, an easel, and a Bluey camper. What is your favorite cookie? I will leave you cookies and milk.

Graycelee

Dear Santa,

I like you so much because you give me the best presents.

At my house, we celebrate by giving gifts. How do you get so many elves? I would like a hoverboard for my sister, a John Cena WWE action figure, and a Black Panther Blast and Slash Role Play set. I love you!

Wyatt

Dear Santa,

I like how you make presents. I celebrate Christmas by decorating two trees. How many elves do you have? I would like a Spider-Man Lego

Hi Santa,

I like your reindeer because they fly. We celebrate Christmas by baking chocolate chip cookies for you and going to bed early so you can come to our house. How do your reindeer fly? I would like a Ninetendo Switch with red and blue, a Fisher Price Power Wheels Baja Trailster, and a P.J. Masks Tech HQ. I like the letter C. Cameron

Dear Santa,

How are you, Santa? I like your presents. On Christmas morning we open gifts and my mom cooks bacon and eggs. Santa, how old are you? I would like a Peek-a-Boo Bear, and a Lego friends set, and a Chuckle & Roar PopIt. Goodbye and I hope you have a great day!

Ca’Maurae

Hi Santa,

How many elves do you have? I like to have hot chocolate on Christmas! I would like Spider-Man, Magformers, and Legos.

Benson

Hello Santa,

I love the presents you bring. We put up a Christmas tree at my house. How many elves do you have at the North Pole? I would like the Animal Planet Deep Sea Shark Rescue Sub set, a Jetson Sync Hoverboard, and a Lightsaber.

Goodnight and thank you for the presents.

Robert

Hi Santa!

I like your boots! We put up a Christmas tree and put ornaments on it. How long does it take to get to the North Pole? I would like a Big Doll Hair Salon, Barbies, and Legos. Thank you and have a good night!

Scarlett

WARRENSBURGLATHAM ELEMENTARY KUPPER KINDERGARTEN Dear Santa,

My family and I just put up our Christmas tree last weekend. My favorite part was getting to stand on a chair to help put the lights up. How do you travel to all of those houses in one night? Do you have magical reindeer? Can you please bring me a Battle Bus from Fortnite for Christmas? A Battle Bus is a bus that flies in the air, in case you were wondering. Thanks!

Love, Brody

Dear Santa,

Hi Santa, how is your workshop going? Santa, can I please have my own set of 55 colored pencils? I would also like a baseball bat, please. I have a Christmas tree with red, blue, orange, and green lights on it. My favorite ornaments are my Hulk and Flash ornaments.

Have a safe trip, Santa.

Love, Jackson

Dear Santa,

Hi Santa. How do you make new toys? We have a Christmas tree in our house that we decorate. We put ornaments and white lights on it. Can I please have an owl stuffed animal? Merry Christmas, Santa!

Love, Evelyn

Dear Santa,

I am going to visit my grandparents in Missouri over Christmas. I like to go to grandpa and grandma’s house.

I have a tree at home and my mommy puts candy canes on it. How many elves do you have at the North Pole? Do the elves come to our houses with you? This year can you please bring me a new C Car for Christmas? Thank you!

Love, Elias

Dear Santa,

Are your elves working hard this year? Can I please have a truck? I am going to leave you some chocolate chip cookies and some milk to dip them in. Have a safe trip, Santa!

Love, Maddox

Dear Santa,

Santa! You are awesome!

We have a Christmas tree with a gold start. We also bake cookies. How do you always make so many toys? Could you please bring me Jurassic Park Legos, dinosaur toys, and a dinosaur movie? I like your beard, Santa.

Love, Landon

Dear Santa,

Hi Santa, how are you? I have my Christmas tree up.

It has rainbow lights. I like my Pikachu ornament the best. Will you please bring me a toy bunny? I am going to leave cookies out for you.

We will make them and I will leave you some milk, too. Bye Santa, Merry Christmas!

Love, Kaity

Merry Christmas, Santa!

How do you get into our house? We put up a tree in our house and we put lights up outside of our house. My favorite decoration is the tree.

I love my red shiny ornament.

Can I please have a unicorn stuffed animal for Christmas? I will leave chocolate chip cookies for you when you come to visit.

Love, Lalie

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I have been good this year.

Can you please bring me a baby doll? We put rainbow lights up on the outside of our house. They are blue, orange, red, and green. My Mom and Nana bought them when I was at school. I will leave you chocolate chip cookies and milk. Have a safe trip, Santa.

Love, Daisy

Dear Santa,

I have an elf on the shelf at my house this year. His name is Basher. Can you please tell me if his favorite color is red?

Can you please bring me the new Mario Party game that comes out around Christmas time. How many letters get sent to the North Pole each year? I bet you get one thousand!

Love, Truman

Hi Santa, how are your reindeer doing? I would like a big Barbie doll for Christmas. Can you bring it to me, please? We have an inflatable with God, the mom, the husband, and the baby at our house. We also have rainbow Christmas lights. I will leave you cookies and milk every year. Merry Christmas, Santa.

Love, Sofeah

Dear Santa,

Hello Santa! I celebrate Christmas by putting a yellow star at the top of my Christmas tree. What does the North Pole look like? Can I please have a Jurassic Park Escape Pack, a Batman All-Terrain Batmobile, and a Beyblade Battle Set. Bye Santa, have a safe trip!

Love, Wyatt

Dear Santa,

Good morning, Santa! I love you! We celebrate Christmas by having a party with my family. My sister has her birthday. She turns 10. How do the elves talk? Can I please have a hoverboard, a Fortnite Nerf Blaster, and a 3 in 1 Beach House Lego Set? Bye, Santa!

Love, Mac

Dear Santa,

Good morning, Santa! You are the bestest Santa. We bake cookies for you during Christmas. Can I meet Rudolf?

I really would like a little Barbie Doll, a Gabby Doll House, and a Frozen Lego Set. Have a safe trip!

Love, Adalynn

Dear Santa,

Hello Santa! I like to put up my Elmo when it’s Christmas Eve. He has a Christmas hat on and is in our front yard. Will you please bring me a Minecraft Blaze toy and a Minecraft Enderman toy. I will leave milk and cookies out for you. How do your reindeer fly, Santa?

Bye Santa!

Love, Eloise

Dear Santa,

Hi Santa! We like to put up our Christmas tree. We have white lights on our tree and we put a yellow star on top.

Could you please bring me a desk to do my homework, a camera, and a toy pony. I will leave some gingerbread cookies for you and milk, too.

Merry Christmas, Santa!

Love, Sawyer

Dear Santa,

How are ornaments made?

How are Christmas trees made? After Thanksgiving my family is going to put up our Christmas tree, I am so excited to help! I am excited to be able to use my muscles to help build it! I have been so good this year. Can you please bring me a new Xbox and an iron sword from Minecraft for Christmas? I would also love a Minecraft Potion. Thanks! I will leave you a big plate of cookies this year.

Love, Lennox

Dear Santa,

I love my Elf this year, his name is Chicken Face! Last year he was in my refrigerator trying to eat all of our food. He got whipped cream and put it on our dog, Daisy.

He was a naughty elf. I have been good this year. Can you please bring me some games for my Xbox and Nintendo this year? Thank you! I am going to leave you some chocolate milk and some raisin and chocolate chip cookies.

Love, Declan

Dear Santa,

I like your reindeer! My favorite thing about them is their collar and how it jingles when they fly. Can you please bring me a reindeer toy so I can pretend I have a reindeer of my own? I have a Santa costume that I like to wear. Can you please bring me 5 popits and 5 LOL dolls this year?

Thank you!

Love, Gracelynn

Dear Santa,

How are my elves Grape and Skippy? When will they be coming to my house? We have started putting up our snowmen decorations, it was so much fun! I named one of our snowmen Frosty. Can you please bring me an American Girl Doll Cafe Set? I already have an American Girl Doll that looks just like me. Her name is Elizabeth. Can you also please bring me an American Girl Doll Sleepover Set with matching outfits and a care bear set? Thank you so much!

Love, Aria

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WARRENSBURGLATHAM ELEMENTARY YOUNG KINDERGARTEN Dear Santa,

How are you Santa? This year for Christmas I would love to have a dragon that I can get into and drive it. I would also Treasure X Zombies Laboratory. How do your reindeer fly?

Love, Griffin

Dear Santa,

Hi Santa. This year for Christmas I would love to have some new toys. I would love to have a robot that has lasers you can get in and drive. I would also like a remote controlled cart. How do you make your toys with the elves? How do your reindeer fly?

Love, Denver

Dear Santa,

Happy Holidays! This year for Christmas I would love to have some new puppets. I am thankful for all of the presents. What is your favorite cookie? My favorite cookie is a Santa cookie because it is all about the holiday.

Love, Dominic

Dear Santa,

Merry Christmas Santa!

This year for Christmas I would like a new baby doll that cries and moves. I would also like a boy Barbie and some clothes and shoes for him. How are doing Santa? Happy Holidays!

Love, Dalaney

Dear Santa,

Happy Holidays Santa! I like your reindeer Santa. This year for Christmas I would to have a new RC Car. I would also like to have a remote controlled car. What is your favorite cookie? I love chocolate chip cookies.

Love, Hunter

Dear Santa,

Happy Holidays! How do your reindeer fly? How do you make all of the presents?

This year I would love to have toy phone? I would also like to have speaker that plays music. Have a good Christmas Santa.

Love, Rhett

Dear Santa,

Happy Holidays Santa! This year for Christmas I would love to have a Rainbow Dog Squishmallow. I would also love to have a pink notebook to draw letters. How do your reindeer fly?

Love, Mackenzie

Dear Santa,

Hi Santa! This year for Christmas I really want a stretchy hero from Goo Jit Zu. I would love to have the Shark one that has a shark tooth necklace. I would also love to have a toy phone. How do your reindeer fly?

Love, Olivia

Dear Santa,

Happy Holidays Santa! This year for Christmas I would love to have a squishy ball and I would it to be pink. I would also like to have a Peppa Pig squishy. Where do you sleep and when do you sleep?

Love, Cora

Dear Santa,

How are you doing Santa? I would like a blue remote controlled car this year. I would also like to have a brand new backpack. I would love a black Nike backpack. How do you make all of the presents at the North Pole?

Love, Kaison

Dear Santa,

Santa, thank you for always bringing presents to me and other kids. Thank you for being nice and kind. This year for Christmas I really, really want Jo Jo Siwa clothes. I would also like a baby doll that has skates, socks and you can put slime under her shoes.

It’s pretty cool! Where is your family? Merry Christmas!

Love, Aria

Dear Santa,

How are you Santa? This year for Christmas I would love to have a Jessie and Bulls eye toy from the Movie Toy Story. I would also like to have a sword from the movie Raya and the Last Dragon. How do you get your reindeer to fly?

Merry Christmas.

Love, Evie

Dear Santa,

Merry Christmas! I would like a new Ipad for Christmas.

I would also like a new puppy.

Thank you. P.S. Can I pet your reindeer?

Love, Jayce

Dear Santa,

Hi Santa! This year for Christmas I would love to have a purple scooter with wheels that light up. I would also love to have a big box of toys that has a turtle and other animals and people in it. What is your favorite cookie? My favorite cookie is sugar cookies. Merry Christmas Santa!

Love, Eva

Dear Santa,

Have you been getting a lot of letters Santa? I can wait to see you Santa. I would like a new My Little Pony, the orange pony. I would also like to have play ice cream. How do your reindeer fly? Merry Christmas!

Love, Layla

Dear Santa,

How are you Santa? I would like to have a locket that has my Fall Family picture in it.

I would also like to have a chrome book just like the one I use at school. Where do you sleep at night at the North Pole? Merry Christmas Love, Tenley

Dear Santa,

Hi Santa! This year for Christmas I would like to have an action figure from the movie Ryan. I would also like to have a Goblin Shark. How do your reindeer fly? Happy Holidays!

Love, Nolan

Dear Santa,

Hi Santa! How are you? This year for Christmas I would love to have more Pokemon cards. I would also love for you to bring my sister a toy wolf.

What is your favorite kind of cookie? My favorite kind of cookie is chocolate chip.

Love, Kayden

Dear Santa,

Happy Holidays Santa! I have been good this year. This year for Christmas I would like a giant remote controlled dragon. I would also like a Pokémon Shield so I can battle my big brother when I finish the game. How old are you Santa? How do you make your reindeer fly? Have a safe trip.

Love, Asher

Dear Santa,

Happy Holidays Santa! I like you Santa. I have been good this year. I really want a Nintendo Switch for Christmas this year. I would also like an Army game, Mario Cart and Tank game for the Nintendo Switch. How do your reindeer fly? I can’t wait until Christmas this year.

Love, Joshua

Wishing All of You a Very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays!

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