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The Spirit of Christmas Brings Joy to our Hearts! 2022 Christmas Greetings Edition 2022 A Supplement to the STAR Shopper • December 16, 2022 Cover artwork compliments of Upsala Elementary School ST R Publications Publications Edition 2

Dear Santa,

My name is Sawyer. I am 5 years old. I live in a house. For Christmas this year I would like a Hot Wheels set. I have been nice to my brother. Please bring a tent for my family. Thank you, Sawyer

Dear Santa, My name is Colton. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a toy tractor with a remote control. I have been good at school Santa. Thank you, Colton

ALBANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dear Santa, My name is Zadaia. I am 5 years old. I live in Avon. For Christmas this year I would like a spirit toy. I helped my mom wash the dishes. I was a good girl. Thank you, Zadaia

Dear Santa, My name is Jase. I am 5 years old. I live in Minnesota. For Christmas this year I would like a tractor. I was so helpful, I cut the grass. Please bring my sister a diary. Thank you, Jase

Dear Santa, My name is Colton. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a kitchen. I have been good in school. Please bring Abby another kitchen. Thank you, Colton

Dear Santa, My name is Abigail. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like some make up. I have been good this year by listening to the teachers. Please bring my brother Legos. Thank you, Abigail

Dear Santa, My name is Ella. I am 5 ½ years old. I live in the country. For Christmas this year I would like a big coloring book. I am kind. Please bring a new baby doll to Braelyn. Thank you, Ella

Dear Santa, My name is Colin. I am 6 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like some Legos please. I helped my grandpa on the farm. For my sister-earrings. For my brother-farm toys. Thank you, Colin

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Dear Santa

Dear Santa, My name is Reese. I am 6 years old. I live in Minnesota. For Christmas this year I would like dinosaurs please. I gave hugs and high fives! For my dad I would like a new iPad!

Thank you, Reese

Dear Santa, My name is Lars. I am 6 years old. I live in St. Anthony. For Christmas this year I would like jewelry. I have been nice to everyone-almost. Please bring my brother wings.

Thank you, Lars

Dear Santa, My name is Stella. I am 6 years old. I live in Minnesota. For Christmas this year I would like a Barbie Dream House. I help my mom do chores. My sister would like a Squishmallow. Thank you, Stella

Dear Santa, My name is Caleb. I am 7 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like 25 orange suckers, a Ja’ Corey Brooks jersey, a Jaylen Waddle jersey, a Patrick Mahomes jersey and a Miami Tua Tagovailoa jersey. Merry Christmas! Thank you, Caleb

Dear Santa, My name is Lincoln. I am 7 years old. I live in St. Martin. For Christmas this year I would like a Justin Jefferson jersey, a new drone, some football cards, some farm toys to play with and model trucks. How is Rudolph doing?

Thank you, Lincoln

Dear Santa, My name is Jacob. I am 8 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a cell phone, Patrick Mahomes jersey, cowboy boots, Madden, a Packer’s jersey # 14 with my last name on the back. Thank you, Jacob

Dear Santa, My name is Braelyn. I am 6 years old. I live in Minnesota. For Christmas this year I would like a big sucker with toys in it like at the bowling alley. I help clean up. Thank you, Braelyn

Dear Santa, My name is Jaxon. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like cars and trucks. I bought mom flowers. Please bring Mom girl stuff. Thank you, Jaxon

Dear Santa, My name is Levi. I am 6 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a Nerf gun. I have been good because I help a lot on my farm. Please bring Brinlee a Barbie doll.

Thank you, Levi

Dear Santa, My name is Nellie. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. Please I would like baby dolls and a music disc. I am always kind to others. Please could you bring my friend Stella a doll.

Thank you, Nellie

Dear Santa, My name is Tate. I am 6 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a Bat Bot. I am good because I help Mom and do my chores once a year. Please bring my brother a Monster truck.

Thank you, Tate

Dear Santa, My name is Allie. I am 5 years old. I live in St. Marten. For Christmas this year I would like earrings. I am helping mommy get ready for Christmas. Please bring Drake more Legos. Thank you, Allie

Dear Santa, My name is Amelia. I am 7 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like horseback riding lessons and a cell phone. Drive the reindeer safe this year. Thank you, Amelia

Dear Santa, My name is Abel. I am 8 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like Xbox 9 and the game Call of Duty. I would also like a new iPad and a cell phone and a Tomahawk master key nerf gun. Merry Christmas! Thank you, Abel

Dear Santa, My name is Emmah. I am 8 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like doorables. I also would like all of the series of Diary of Pug books. Enjoy the cookies. Thank you, Emmah

Dear Santa, My name is Carter. I am 8 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a Nintendo Switch and Robux V-bucks for Fortnite. Please bring toys for my dog Nalla. Thank you, Carter

Dear Santa, My name is Harper. I am 7 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a newborn baby doll. By the way how are you? How is Alfred the Elf? Travel safe! Thank you, Harper

Dear Santa, My name is Cole. I am 8 years old. I live in Holdingford. For Christmas I would like a PS5 and an iphone14. I hope you have a happy Christmas. Thank you, Cole

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Dear Santa . . . ALBANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dear Santa,

My name is Adley. I am 8 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a 32 oz. white Hyrdo Flask and an iphone 13. Be safe in snow. By the way how is Rudolph and how is Trixie?

Thank you, Adley

Dear Santa,

My name is Luke. I am 8 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like No David books and Pig the Pug book. I also would like tractor toys and 2 wheels for my toy tractor I have. Take care of the Reindeer! I hope you like my cookies.

Thank you, Luke

Dear Santa,

My name is Elisa. I am 7 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like all of the Pug books. I am also hoping for a real pony. How is Mrs. Claus doing? Be careful packing up the sleigh.

Thank you, Elisa

Dear Santa,

My name is Emily. I am 8 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a gymnastics bar. Please make sure you hide my elf up high this year because I got a dog. Thanks for all the gifts!

Thank you, Emily

Dear Santa,

My name is Avid. I am 7 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like the V.R. Oculus Quest 2. I would also like a “Yes Day” from my parents. Hey how is Rudolph?

Thank you, Avid

Dear Santa,

My name is Lance. I am 8 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like Legos and toy cars. Enjoy the cookies this year.

Thank you, Lance

Dear Santa,

My name is Mylee. I am 7 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a big set of LOL dolls. I hope you have some good cookies this year!

Thank you, Mylee

Dear Santa,

My name is Emitt. I am 8 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like from the show Gabby’s dollhouse I would like the Kitty fairy, Carlena, the Cat Rat to complete my set and if you could consider maybe a new iPhone and case that would be awesome.

Thank you, Emitt

Dear Santa,

My name is Olivia. I am 7 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas I would like a Barbie travel doll. Be safe in the sleigh this year.

Thank you,

Olivia

Dear Santa,

My name is Lilly Ann. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a talking doll and cake.

Thank you, Lilly Ann

Dear Santa,

My name is Margaret. I am 6 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a new American Girl set and a new game.

Thank you, Margaret

Dear Santa, My name is Finn. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas I would like a game cube and game.

Thank you, Finn

Dear Santa, My name is Addisyn. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like lots of fidgets. Thank you, Addisyn

Dear Santa, My name is Liam. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a dump truck. Thank you, Liam

Dear Santa, My name is Lynkin. I am 6 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a remote-control tank with gumballs. Thank you, Lykin

Dear Santa, My name is Colette. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a new teddy bear.

Thank you, Colette

Dear Santa, My name is Hailey. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a purple mat and markers, my own room.

Thank you, Hailey

Dear Santa, My name is Gavin. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a computer. Thank you, Gavin

Dear Santa, My name is Ike. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a notebook and Legos, iPad. Thank you, Ike

Dear Santa, My name is Claire. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a Barbie house and necklas, books, a baking shop. Thank you, Claire

Dear Santa, My name is Steven. I am 6 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like cars with tracks and a robot. Thank you, Steven

Dear Santa, My name is Kamm. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like headphones and a toy road. I also would like a Vikings jersey.

Thank you, Kamm

Dear Santa, My name is Naomi. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like Elsa toy and a iPad. Thank you, Naomi

Dear Santa, My name is Miles. I am 6 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a green iPad with Yoshi on it and a green button. Thank you, Miles

Dear Santa, My name is Drake. I am 6 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas I would like a wallet and Secrets of Dumbledore movie. Thank you, Drake

Dear Santa, My name is Aubrey. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a mommy dog with three puppies. Thank you, Aubrey

Dear Santa, My name is Lucas. I am 5 years old. I live in the country. For Christmas I would like a Cardinals football jersey. Please give Jacob a Packers jersey and Sam a Vikings. Thank you, Lucas

Dear Santa, My name is Canaan. I am 6 years. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a remote control monster truck and remote control drone. Thank you, Canaan

Dear Santa, My name is Landen. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like sand toys for me and for Ashton. Thank you, Landen

Dear Santa, My name is Ashton. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a Paw Patrol building tower. For Landen please bring the same thing. Thank you, Ashton

Dear Santa, My name is Cate. I am 6 years old. I live in the country. For Christmas this year I would like a squishmallow and new earrings for Alice. Thank you, Cate

Dear Santa, My name is Ashton. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany in the country. For Christmas this year I would like a new bike. Thank you, Ashton

Dear Santa, My name is Addie. I am 5 ½ years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like slime. I want my mom to have a necklace. I want my daddy to have a snowmobile. Thank you, Addie

Dear Santa, My name is Parker. I am 5 ½ years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like an LOL dream house. Please bring Addie an LOL box. Thank you, Parker

Dear Santa, My name is Nathalia. I am 6 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a toy and a car. Please bring lipstick for Addie & Cate. Thank you, Nathalia

Dear Santa,

My name is Isaac. I am 6 years old. I live in Minnesota. For Christmas I would like a toy remote control tractor. Please bring a racecar for Bennett.

Thank you, Isaac

Dear Santa, My name is Cora. I am 6 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a real live dog. For Cooper bring him some of his own pens.

Thank you, Cora

Dear Santa, My name is Iver. I am 6 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a remote control monster truck. Please bring my brother a Vikings jersey, number 64.

Thank you, Iver

Dear Santa, My name is Bennett. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a remote control toy. My brother really wants a remote control that can float on water.

Thank you, Bennett

Dear Santa, My name is Kianna. I am 5 years old. I live on a farm. For Christmas this year I would like a phone and a real unicorn. Please being a dinosaur for Aleena. Thank you, Kianna

Dear Santa, My name is Hayden. I am 6 years old. I live in Minnesota. For Christmas this year I would like a new water bottle. My sister wants a new stuffy.

Thank you, Hayden

Dear Santa, My name is Drew. I am 5 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a nerf gun. Please bring dad a razor. Thank you, Drew

Dear Santa, My name is Vivian. I am 6 years old. I live in Minnesota. For Christmas I would like a sewing kit. I will sew stuffed animals and pictures. Please bring Clara a stuffed elephant and Gwen a stuffed gecko that is green.

Thank you, Vivian

Dear Santa, My name is Jackson. I am 5 years old. I live in town. For Christmas this year I would like a dirt bike. Please bring my brother a dirt bike too.

Thank you, Jackson

Dear Santa, My name is Grayson. I am 6 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a tractor with tracks. For Jackson bring a transformer.

Thank you, Grayson

Dear Santa, My name is Gavin. I am 6 years old. I live in Minnesota. For Christmas this year I would like a new sled. Bring my friend, Levi, a new toy.

Thank you, Gavin

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What Christmas Means to Me!

ALBANY HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

My name is Jameson. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Celebrating Jesus’ birthday.

My name is Luke. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Celebrating Jesus’ birthday.

My name is Tori. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Going to church and singing.

My name is Arianna. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Being with friends and family.

My name is Kennedy. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Christmas means celebrating Jesus’ birthday. Every year we cut down a tree together. We also open presents at grandma and grandpas.

My name is Harper. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Christmas means celebrating Jesus’ birthday. Every year we do a special movie night with my sisters. We also put gifts in our stockings.

My name is Charlie. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Christmas means celebrating Jesus’ birthday. Every year we decorate cookies. We go to grandma’s house to be with family.

Dear Santa . . . AVON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dear Santa,

My name is Lucy. I am 5 years old. I live in St. Joe. For Christmas this year I would like barbie high doll, doll house.

Thank you, Lucy

Dear Santa,

My name is Logan. I am 6 years old. I live in Avon. For Christmas this year I would like Forwheeler.

Thank you, Logan

Dear Santa,

My name is Wyatt. I am 5 years old. I live in St. Joseph. For Christmas this year I would like I like boats stuck in mud and sords.

Thank you, Wyatt

Dear Santa,

My name is Liam. I am 6 years old. I live in Avon. For Christmas this year I would like A nerf gun. A bunch of football cards and a binder.

Thank you, Liam

Dear Santa,

My name is Julie. I am 5 years old. I live in Avon. For Christmas this year I would like baby doll alives, popcicl.

Thank you, Julie

Dear Santa,

My name is Vinny. I am 5 years old. I live in Avon. For Christmas this year I would like slippers, a toy rocket, legos, Ipad, colering sheet.

Thank you, Vinny

Dear Santa,

My name is Violet. I am 6 1/2 years old. I live in Avon. For Christmas this year I would like big bitball, big stuffed animal. Thank you, Violet

Dear Santa,

My name is Cisco. I am 6 years old. I live in Avon. For Christmas this year I would like legos, Mario, toy sonic, hang man.

Thank you, Cisco

Dear Santa, My name is Carter. I am 6 years old. I live in Avon. For Christmas this year I would like I want a toy bow. I want ari fors army men. I want a toy dart bike riber. Thank you, Carter

Dear Santa, My name is Molly. I am 5 years old. I live in Avon. For Christmas this year I would like an American girl doll. An toy excavator, a skateboard, a toy dog with leash. Thank you, Molly

Dear Santa, My name is Maverick. I am 6 years old. I live in Avon. For Christmas this year I would like Tiger transformer, sonic, minecraft bumble bee stuffy, megatron. Thank you, Maverick

Dear Santa, My name is Caleb. I am 5 years old. I live in Avon. For Christmas this year I would like I want a toy bow, a toy tractor, Nerf gun, a toy car. Thank you, Caleb

Dear Santa, My name is Finnley. I am 5 years old. I live in St. Joe, MN. For Christmas this year I would like Barbie Dream House, Barbie Camper, Big pink bunny stuffed animal, random fidgets. Thank you, Finnley

Dear Santa, My name is Evan. I am 5 years old. I live in Avon. For Christmas this year I would like car, sonic, knuckles stuffy, minecraft stuffy. Thank you, Evan

Dear Santa, My name is Theo. I am 5 1/2 years old. I live in Avon. For Christmas this year I would like R-C Cars, Monster truck RC car, Monster truck. Thank you, Theo

Dear Santa, My name is Reed. I am 5 1/2 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like A track bulldozer, a jump RC car, a track combine. Thank you, Reed

Dear Santa, My name is Croix. I am 5 years old. I live in Avon. For Christmas this year I would like a lifesaver, farm stuff, bulldozer. Thank you, Croix

Dear Santa, My name is Lucian. I am 5 years old. I live in Avon. For Christmas this year I would like Toy animal elephants, farm animals or dinosaurs, animal books, ball. Thank you, Lucian

Merry Christmas and Ha y New Year!

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INGREDIENTS

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray. Set aside.

2. Spread the shredded zucchini across a paper towel and cover it with a second paper towel. Press down to squeeze out the extra liquid.

3. In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, ground chicken, egg, bread crumbs, oregano, salt, and pepper. Use clean hands to mix everything together until well combined.

4. Using your hands, roll the meat mixture into 2-inch-wide balls. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart.

5. Bake for 20 minutes, or until cooked through. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Tip: If preparing in advance, roll the meatballs and then freeze them. They can be kept frozen for up to 3 to 4 months in a zip-top bag. Thaw completely before baking.

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1 egg 1⁄2 cup gluten-free bread
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Sour Cream Cookies

Makes 22 Cookies

11⁄2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

1 teaspoon baking powder

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

1⁄2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

3⁄4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg, at room temperature

11⁄2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1⁄2 cup sour cream, at room temperature

VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

1⁄2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

11⁄2 cups powdered sugar

1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream or milk

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Gel food coloring (optional)

1. To make the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt until well combined. Set aside.

3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the butter and granulated sugar together for 1 to 2 minutes, or until well combined.

4. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, making sure to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

5. Mix in the dry ingredients in two additions, alternating with the sour cream. Make sure to mix in each addition until just combined, and be careful not to overmix the batter.

6. Using a 11⁄2-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure to leave a little room between each one.

7. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies are set and spring back when touched lightly. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. To make the vanilla buttercream frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the butter for 1 to 2 minutes, or until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, 1⁄2 cup at a time, mixing in each addition until well combined.

9. Add the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and gel food coloring (if using), and continue mixing until fully combined.

10. Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread the frosting on top of the cookies.

11. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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Amaretti Cheesecake

Serves 10

CRUST:

cup amaretti cookie crumbs (about 16 cookies)

tablespoons butter, melted

tablespoon sugar Cooking spray

FILLING:

(8-ounce) blocks fat-free cream cheese, softened and divided

(8-ounce) block 1⁄3-less-fat cream cheese, softened

cup sugar

tablespoon all-purpose flour

large eggs

teaspoon almond extract Raspberries, optional

1. To prepare crust, combine the first three ingredients, tossing with a fork until moist and crumbly. Gently press mixture into the bottom of a 7-inch springform pan coating with cooking spray.

2. To prepare filling, beat 1 block fat-free cream cheese and 1⁄3-less-fat cream cheese with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add remaining 1 block fatfree cream cheese; beat until blended. Add 2⁄3 cup sugar and flour; beat well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in almond extract. Pour batter over crust in pan.

3. Pour 1 cup hot water into bottom of a 5-quart slow cooker. Place a rack in slow cooker (rack should be taller than water level). Place pan on rack. Place several layers of paper towels over slow cooker insert. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, or until center of cheesecake barely moves when pan is touched. Remove lid from slow cooker; turn off heat, and run a knife around outside edge. Let cheesecake stand in slow cooker 1 hour. remove cheesecake from slow cooker. Cool to room temperature in pan on a wire rack. Cover and chill at least 6 hours. Cut into wedges. Garnish with raspberries, if desired.

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Dear Santa,

My name is Joseph. I am 5 years old. I live in Holdingford. For Christmas this year I would like RC toy tractor, games, pizza maker, shaving cream, foot pajamas.

Thank you, Joseph

Dear Santa,

My name is Peyton. I am 5 years old. I live in Holdingford. For Christmas this year I would like new clothes for my doll, operation game, magic mixies, poly pockets.

Thank you, Peyton

Dear Santa,

My name is Chole. I am in Kindergarten. For Christmas this year I would like Poly Pockets and a LOL doll. For my cat a new collar.

Thank you, Chloe

Dear Santa,

My name is Addison. I am 8 years old. I live in St. Stephen. For Christmas this year I would like Adidas slipons shoes, makup, school supplies. 5 surprise. My weird school books. The baby sitters club books, Gum.

Thank you, Addison

Dear Santa, My name is Kiersten. I am 6 years old. I live in Avon. For Christmas this year I would like a watch, Santa shirt, one Barbie, Legos. That is it. I can’t have to much presents.

Thank you, Kiersten

Dear Santa,

My name is Theo. I am 8 years old. I live in Holdingford. For Christmas this year I would like a phone with Neptune on the back. A Scorpius Rex toy.

Thank you, Theo

Dear Santa, My name is Wyatt. I am 8 years old. I live in Albany. For Christmas this year I would like a belt, pull up bar, Nintendo switch, electric tooth brush, trip to Disney World, calendar with pictures of me. For my dog Ollie and Lucy I want a bone for Ollie and toy for Lucy.

Thank you, Wyatt

Dear Santa . . .

HOLDINGFORD SCHOOLS

Dear Santa, My name is Zoe. I am 5 years old. I live in Bowlus. For Christmas this year I would like scooter, coloring book, Barbies, clothes. Thank you, Zoe

Dear Santa, My name is Magdalen. I am 5 years old. I live in Bowlus. For Christmas this year I would like trumpet, bouncyhouse. Thank you, Magdalen

Dear Santa, My name is Isabella. I am 5 years old. For Christmas this year I would like a Barbie Dream House and a Barbie shopping market.

Love, Isabella

Dear Santa, My name is Hendrik. I am 6 years old. I live in Holdingford. For Christmas this year I would like spending time with family and friends.

Thank you, Hendrik

Dear Santa, My name is Maggie. I am 6 years old. I live in Avon. For Christmas this year I would like phone, light up saber, writing tablet, karaoke microehome. Thank you, Maggie

Dear Santa, My name is Ruby. I am in kindergarten. For Christmas this year I would like Paw Patrol toys, unicorn with princesses, Legos, snowmobile outfit and helmet. Thank you, Ruby

Dear Santa, My name is Joseph. I am 7 years old. I live in Holdingford. For Christmas this year I would like Star Wars set. Thank you, Joseph

Dear Santa, My name is Tarah. I am 5 years old. I live in Holdingford. For Christmas this year I would like a turtle ects, fun toys.

Thank you, Tarah

Dear Santa, My name is Makenzie. I am 8 years old. I live in Holdingford. For Christmas this year I would like magic mixies, perfume, and an iPhone.

Thank you, Makenzie

Dear Santa, My name is Maddie. I am 8 years old. I live in Holdingford. For Christmas this year I would like magic mixies, Barbie house, Disney store of mini brands, OMG dolls and Ecanto doll house set and Secret Fash:on collection. Thank you, Maddie

Dear Santa, My name is Ella. I am 5 years old. I live in Bowlus. For Christmas this year I would like gymnastics bar, beads, colors, tackle box. Thank you, Ella

Dear Santa, My name is Addelyn. I am 6 years old. I live in Holdingford. For Christmas this year I would like a toy hamster that grows babies and has a home. Thank you, Addelyn

Dear Santa, My name is Lyric. I am 7 years old. I live in Avon. For Christmas this year I would like LOL house, OMG dolls. A pet unicorn. A princess power wheel, barbie camper. Thank you, Lyric

Dear Santa, My name is Ervin. I am 8 years old. I live in Avon. For Christmas this year I would like to get pokemon cards, titanic Lego, a math book, and to see Santa at Christmas.

Thank you, Ervin

Dear Santa, My name is Hank. I am 6 years old. I live in Holdingford. For Christmas this year I would like snapping blocks and Toy Register. For everyone to be healthy and no cows to be born. So we are not late to Grammies.

Thank you, Hank

Dear Santa, My name is Isabella. I am 6 years old. I live in Bowlus. For Christmas this year I would like a Ken Barbie doll and a play kitchen and art supplies. I would also like a kitten. Thank you, Isabella

Dear Santa, My name is LeRoy. I am 7 years old. I live in Bowlus. For Christmas this year I would like some Hot wheels, and Indominus Rex Breakout. Please give my friend Cooper some Legos. I love you Santa. Thank you, LeRoy

Dear Santa, My name is Sutton I am 5 years old. I live in Avon. For Christmas this year I would like snowmobile toy, sprayer, garbage truck, family gift. Thank you, Sutton

Friday, December 16, 2022 | CHRISTMAS GREETING EDITION • Page 21

What Christmas Means to Me

HOLDINGFORD SCHOOLS

My name is Joseph. I am in kindergarten. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Celebrating Jesus birthday. Being with my family. Opening presents. No school.

My name is Chole. I am in kindergarten. I live in Albany. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. A birthday of someone that’s special to me of Jesus.

My name is Addison. I am in second grade. Here is what a summary of what Christmas means to me. Opening presents, shoveling snow, Grandma and Grandpma, seeing Christmas lights, seeing elf on the shelf, putting up the Christmas tree.

My name is Theo. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Getting presents and celebrating Jesus’ birthday.

My name is Wyatt. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. A birthday for a special person named Jesus. It is a very special time of the year when people get to spend time with their family.

My name is Zoe. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Spending time with my family.

My name is Magdalen. I am in kindergarten. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Giving cookies.

My name is Isabella. I am in Kindergarten. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Spending time with family and decorations and making snowmen. Love, Isabella

My name is Cora. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Christmas is important to me because it is Jesus birthday.

My name is Maggie. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Loveing eachother.

My name is Eli. Here is what Christmas means to me. Christmas means Jesus Birthday, and being with my Family. Presents too.

My name is Ruby. I am in kindergarten. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. It’s winter, Jesus’s birthday, Santa comes and brings presents, building snowmans and pretty Christmas trees.

My name is Joseph. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. I love Santa! Christmas is a time of magic and joy.

My name is Tarah. I am in kindergarten. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. I like getting present. I also love Christmas because it is Jesus’s birthday.

My name is Makenzie. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. It is a special day for Jesus because it is his birthday! I also like to spend time with my family.

My name is Maddie. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. It’s about spending time with family.

My name is Lyric. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Spend time with family. Giving gifts.

My name is John. I am in kindergarten. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me Christmas means love.

My name is Ervin. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Christmas means to me presents and people come to your house.

My name is Hank. I am in kindergarten. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. It’s my favorite holiday because I get new toys to play with and see my Aunite & uncle. Jesus was born on Christmas in a barn.

My name is Isabella. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Christmas means to me love and joy and having fun with your family and when Jesus was born.

My name is LeRoy. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Christmas is a day for love. It is Jesus’ birthday and Santa comes. We eat at grandpas.

My name is Rose. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Christmas means to me that it is Jesus birthday.

My name is Sutton. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. “Christmas means that I’ll get some presents and play with new toys. We get together with family and have supper. We got to church and celebrate baby Jesus”

My name is Addelyn. I am in kindergarten. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me spending time with my family, my little sister and getting presents.

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INGREDIENTS 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) cold, unsalted butter, cubed into small pieces Courtesy Metro Creative Connection Thick Chocolate Chunk Cookies Makes 14 Cookies 1. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside. 2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt until well combined. Set aside. 3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the cubed cold butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for 2 to 3 minutes, or until well combined. 4. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract, making sure to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. 5. Mix the dry ingredients until just combined, then mix in the chocolate chunks on low speed until fully incorporated. 6. Using a 1⁄3-cup measuring cup, measure out the balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure to leave a little room between each one. 7. Cover the cookie dough balls tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. 8. Preheat the oven to 350 F. 9. Remove the baking sheets from the refrigerator and bake the cookies for 15 to 18 minutes, ur until the tops are set and the edges are lightly browned. Remove from the oven, and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 15 minutes, then carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. 10. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 bag semisweet chocolate chunks
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Dear Santa, My name is Clayton. I am 6 years old. I live in Upsala. For Christmas this year I would like football stuff, Nerf guns, Legos, romte control truck. Thank you, Clayton

Dear Santa, My name is Madilyn. I am 6 years old. I live in Rice. For Christmas this year I would like LoL doll, ball. Thank you, Madilyn

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Dear Santa, My name is Trevor. I am 6 years old. I live in Upsala. For Christmas this year I would like Nerf gun, Bay-blades, RC with Nerf, Slime. Thank you, Trevor

Dear Santa, My name is Lily. I am 6 years old. I live in Upsala. For Christmas this year I would like mermaid tail, pokemons, slimes, Barbie dream camper. Thank you, Lily

Dear Santa, My name is Colby. I am 6 years old. I live in Upsala. For Christmas this year I would like Pokemon, RC with Nerf, Slimes, snowmobile. Thank you, Colby

Dear Santa, My name is Dahlton. I am 6 years old. I live in Rice. For Christmas this year I would like RC with nerf, LoL doll, Nerf gun, Bayblades. Thank you, Dahlton

Dear Santa, My name is Sawyer. I am 7 years old. I live in Bertrum. For Christmas this year I would like Nerf gun, futbol hemet, fishin luners, spin rod. Thank you, Sawyer

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Thank you, Emma

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Dear Santa, My name is Spencer. I am 7 years old. I wot a robot dog. I wot more pop tubes, my own tablet, my own Go cart. Thank you, Spencer

Dear Santa, My name is Chloe. I am 7 years old. I live in Upsala. For Christmas this year I would like I wot a toy unuckon. I wot a toy bron. I wot a taplit. I wot a haveboard. Thank you, Chloe

Dear Santa, My name is Hailey. I am 6 years old. I live in Upsala. For Christmas this year I would like semi ab trailer, scruff-a-luvs. Thank you, Hailey

Dear Santa, My name is Lucas. I am 7 years old. I live in Sobieski. For Christmas this year I would a hat. I wis for a clothes. I wish for a shoos. I wish for a scarf. Thank you, Lucas

Dear Santa, My name is Kaden. I am 6 years old. I live in Upsala. For Christmas this year I would like pox hot dog. BullDozer. Thank you, Kaden

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Dear Santa, My name is Mason. I am 6 years old. I live in Upsala. For Christmas this year I would like pokemon cards, an rc car a drone and a toy monster truck. Thank you, Mason

Dear Santa, My name is Harrison. I am 7 years old. I live in Burtrum. For Christmas this year I would like alone my own a remote control football and bullet guns. Thank you, Harrison

Dear Santa, My name is Joelle. I am 6 years old. I live in Burtrum. For Christmas this year I would like LoLs, dream catcher, my own phone, unicorn squshamellow. Thank you, Joelle

Dear Santa, My name is Charlie. I am 7 years old. I live in Burtrum. For Christmas this year I would like I wish for a rc car. I wsh for a big scac. I wsh for a xbox. I wsh for a huvrbord. Thank you, Charlie

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My name is Lexie. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Santa brings me presents.

My name is Alex. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Christmas means family and seeing friends. We get a tree.

My name is Gabe. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Christmas means to my faimly and freinds and giving.

My name is Levi. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. You git stuff nd upsala.

My name is Kaelyn. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Spending time with my famle and playing in the snow.

My name is Emma. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. That my famley is with me. And we spend time together. And we make ckokes with my mom. And on Crismis my sister wod make me la.

My name is Kolten. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me is joy and giving.

My name is Ethan. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Go play on the snow mounten with your friend and cuses.

My name is Hannah. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Spending time whith my family and celebrate jeseses birth. Playing outside in the snow.

My name is Lacie. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Christmas means seeing family and friends seeing family and friends makes me happy.

My name is Mikaala. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Spending time with family. A time to selebrat gods birthday. And time for presents.

My name is Emma Jean. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Spending time with my family.

My name is Evan. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Christmas means to me I get to se my family.

My name is Thea. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. One bay I sen the rand hove moxe on are snow and when we got home I sew roboph.

My name is Jasmyn. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. You get to spend time with your family. You spend love.

My name is Owen. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Christmas is so fun and it is fun is to play in the snow and sembrating Gods brirth parte and it is fun to see your grama.

My name is Connor. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Showing love to God and celebrateing the Birth of Jusis Birthday.

My name is Reese. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. One day a year to selebrat Juses birthday. With your family. To be happy.

My name is Brayden. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Christmas means to me that to have my hole family picter taking.

My name is Ryker. I am in second grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Christmas means spending love. Aols spending time with famulee!

My name is Avery. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. I god an my family my grandma and grandpa a bog.

My name is Emma. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Christmas is good and christmas family and friends and people.

My name is Jace. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Santa is coming. I get presents. Spending time with family coming to town.

My name is Nolan. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Its special to me its about caring loving and spending time with family.

My name is Spencer. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. I like the toys. Spending time with family spending time with grandma, grandpa.

My name is Chloe. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Christmas ma me hape satu is the best. I like to han with miq famle. I like misi cloz.

My name is Hailey. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Christmas is a special tim of year brask with my family.

My name is Lucas. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Christmas is love. Christmas is fun.

My name is Kaden. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. I hang with my family. I play nerf guns with

My name is Mason. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Spending time with my family and opening gifts together.

My name is Harrison. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Going to my grandmas to open gifts.

My name is Joelle. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Giving people presents. Spending time with family. Seeing Santa Clause.

My name is Charlie. I am in first grade. Here is a summary of what Christmas means to me. Mi famle. Mi prest. A santa.

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