Letters To Santa by The Southern Illinoisan

The Southern Illinoisan • Wednesday, December 24, 2014 Dear Santa, brother Korbin wants a toy motorcycle. You could get my How are the reindeer? What older brother Conner some have you been doing? I boy legos. would like a bow and arrow, a monster truck, a DS, an Love, Kenlee .................................................. Iphone, a fire launcher, fake dinosaur bones, and marbles. Dear Santa, My sister Tessa wants dolls How are you doing? I would and my brother Ales want a like a pistol, a toy Indian, a toy toy truck. I have been good. monster (one that is bigger Love, Carson than my house), a mirror .................................................. just for boys, a toy reindeer, Dear Santa, an action figure, (big like the monster), and a boat like my How are the reindeer. For cousin Nathaniel (I call him Christmas I would like a Bubba). I have been a good video game, 1 toy gun, a boy, I would also like magnets toy reindeer and a Santa like Mrs. Thoms. toy. Also I would like a toy sleigh, a new toy bat, a Green Love, Luke Lantern toy. I have been good .................................................. boy. Dear Santa, Love, Devin .................................................. How have you been? I have been good. I would like a Dear Santa, robot, a baby doll, and a I like to stay on green and I am robot cat for Christmas. I will leave you good cookies. having a sleepover. I want a lizard, and a DS (a real one Love, Lilly that plays games). I want .................................................. presents for my brothers Dear Santa, and my family. I also want a squishy toy for my dogs and I hope you have a good trip a toy for our cats. I can wait when delivering all your gifts. to make you cookies and I hope all the elves make milk. good presents for the kids. I want Crazyart Crazy Sand, Love, Emalee a Barbie doll name Elsa, and .................................................. clothes. Kale will like a gun. Dear Santa, We will leave you milk and cookies. How are your reindeer doing? I hope you have a good Love, Lydia Christmas. I hope you give .................................................. everyone a nice, good toy. I Dear Santa, would like a Monster High doll, an Easy Bake overn, How are the reindeer? Why a gun, and a bow & arrow. are they called reindeer? Me & my daddy always go What is their favorite food hunting. I would like a little and how do you make it? If I bitty Barbie dol and a Barbie give you the book at home, doll house. My brother would I want the things with a like a tractor, My sister also brown circle, but no girl stuff. like Monster High dolls and I would like a Nerf Zombie Easy Bake. I can’t wait to see Strike. I hope to see on you. How do reindeer fly? Christmas. Love, Graci Love, Reid ..................................................

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Dear Santa, I hope you have a great time fixing presents for all the kids. I hope you can get me Silly Sand. I also want a DSI. I hope you have a safe trip delivering the presents. Thank you. Love, Greta

Dear Santa, How are you doing? Is your reindeers fine? OK, I want a pirate ship with a shark, a remote control shark, a monster, and a Duck Dynasty catching a aligator. Let me think, I want a gorilla that moves and pounds his chest yelling ah, ah. I want a fake kitchen with food, a cart, and table. Love, Sam

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Dear Santa, I love you. I would an X-Box 360, Legos, Nintto, for Christmas. Mrs. Claus is pretty. I also want a 3DS, a dart gun, a ninja thing where you jump on the bad guy, a Toy Story Woody. I’ll leave you an ornament. Love, Hayden ..................................................

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? I have bee a good girl. I would like a My Little Pony toy, a Frozen toy, and a toy for my cat for Christmas. I have you have a safe trip. Love, Ana ..................................................

Dear Santa, You are the best. I have been dreaming about Christmas. I would a Frozen book bag, a Frozen Elsa custome, a Frozen lunch box, Frozen headphones, a Frozen doll, and Frozen roller skates. My brother likes Mindcraft and my baby sister likes Dora. Also I would like a Barbie doll house. I hope your deliver of gifts is safe. I also want crayons and frozen clothes. Love, Juana ..................................................

Dear Santa, I hope you have a great time this year. I would like a Frozen doll that ice skates, clothes and pants, a Barbie and Barbie car, a panda with babies and a bottle, and a park toy with two babies. For my brother Jace, please bring a wooden train. I’ll leave you some cookies and milk, Love, Kaily ..................................................

Dear Santa, I have been a good boy. I would like a purple unicorn for Christmas. My baby

I like your reindeer because they can fly to houses. They are awesome. I want a toy train. Jatyn H.

High dolls and a Chapster app that talks and moves. Casey would like a Go Go dog. Casey and I would like a Barbie doll house. Casey wants a snow glo Elsa that sings. Merry Christmas, Ally

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Dear Santa, What kind of cookies do you like? Do you work? What is your elf’s name? You are a hero. I want a Barbie Dream House for Christmas. I would really like it so much. And I want a new Big Head. Ava P.

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Dear Santa, What are you doing? Where is your house? Please, can I get a game? I would like you to bring me an X Box. Can you bring my baby a toy? Merry Christmas, Christopher V.

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Dear Santa, I want a Drone. Please, Santa, get me a Drone. How much cookies do you want? What are the elves’ names? Taylor F.

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Dear Santa, Do you like milk and cookies? What are you reindeer’s names? I would like Minecraft Legos. I would like a cardboard torch. I would like Minion binoculars. Please, bring my brother a villager. My mom would like a new vacuum cleaner. My dad would like a lighter for the fireplace. Merry Christmas, Keegan

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Dear Santa, I would like a robot for Christmas. You do a good job. I want a four wheeler. Love, Cael W. ..................................................

Dear Santa, I’m so glad you visit me, Santa. Thank you for bringing me toys. I would like a vacation to New York with my Mom, Dad, Sister, and my three brothers, and me. I need shoes. Can I have slippers? I want Rock Star clothes. I want a bouncy house. Addison S. ..................................................

Dear Santa, All I want is one of those Samsung Kid Tablets that are yellow and an American Girl Doll and an outfit that matches my American Girl doll’s outfit and a new pair of shoes. and I want to grow up. Madeline B. ..................................................

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Dear Santa, How are you feeling? How do your reindeer fly? I want a puzzle. I want markers and paper. My sister would like toys. My mom would like new clothes. My dad wants shoes. Merry Christmas, Isabela Dear Santa, Thank you for bringing toys. I want a blanket and underwear and a LaLa Loopsees and a dog and Barbie House, food, and shoes. Liberty B.

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Dear Santa, Your elves are the best. I want a dirt bike. I want a toy bus and a car. Thank you. You have a nice looking suit. Matthew W.

Dear Santa, .................................................. Your suit looks nice. Your elves are the best. Than you for all Dear Santa, the toys and presents. Your I want a Barbie car, a suit elves are nice. Thank you, case with a bear, and a fake Santa. We love you. I want microwave. a WWE Monopoly and Lego Abigail J. Star Wars and Lego Ninja. .................................................. Ethan E. Dear Santa, .................................................. Do you want cookies and milk? Dear Santa, I want an American Girl Doll and her bed and a Color Me. .................................................. I want a dirt bike, basketball shoes, pair of Ninja socks. Do Love, Kylie T you have an Elf Mike? Mrs. Bonifield’s .................................................. Corbin R. First-Grade Class Dear Santa, .................................................. North Side Primary How has your year been? My Center, Herrin Dear Santa, year has been good. I bet you have been pretty busy this Thank you for the toys. I like Dear Santa, year. I would like an American your elves. They are nice. I want some colors for my girl doll, Cotton candy maker, What are your elves’ names? bath—blue, pinks, and reds. and also a slead, and last, but His toys are cool. I like elves Thank you for giving us not least, a lava lamp. a lot. What’s your reindeer’s toys. Have you been eating names? Your reindeer are Your friend, Karley V. cookies today? I want a cool. Thank you, Santa. I .................................................. vacation ticket. I want some would like a remote control flea medicine for my dog. I Dear Santa, car and a Chioggia. want a drum. I want my two Please give my Mom and Dad Colton P. front teeth! a winning Lottery Ticket. .................................................. Gracie C. Thank you, Ca Dear Santa, .................................................. .................................................. It looks like your suit is cool Dear Santa, but I want Legos and a kitten Dear Santa, and the kind of Legos I want More Lego sets please. You look like you have been eating cookies. Are you ready is Lego Star Wars and Lego Love, Braden Ninja. for Christmas? I need some .................................................. shoes and a Barbie House for Gage S. Dear Santa, Christmas. I want a phone. .................................................. Please bring me Hungry, Shelby S. Dear Santa, Hungry Hippos. I have been .................................................. good this year. I saw you at the mall. Than Dear Santa, you. I need shirts. I want the Love, Benjamin Lego Simpson’s house and What are the elves names? .................................................. the Lego Death Star Wars, What I want for Christmas Lego Star Wars and crawler. Dear Santa, is a nerf Snipper and a Nerf Infantry and one of the Nerf Preston F. Can you please bring me Lego guns that shoots a missile. movie, Legos, and some artic .................................................. white coco mix Dakota N. Dear Santa, Riley .................................................. I saw you at the mall. I want .................................................. Dear Santa, clothes, socks, high heels, Dear Santa, a puppy, an iPad, my own I want a cat for Christmas. I want a black polka-a-dot cat. big tv. I love you. I want an Ive been good this year. I want American Girl Doll, money, a dirt bike four wheeler. Hayden J. and toys. Ricky .................................................. Kaitlyn L. .................................................. Dear Santa, .................................................. Dear Santa, I like your Elf. What is your Dear Santa, Elf’s name? What is your I want a toy dog. reindeer’s name? Your elves Thanks for joy, my family, and From Annabelle W. are cool a lot. Cool Reindeer presents for everyone. I need .................................................. you have. I like you. Santa, some shoes and joy for me. I Dear Santa thank you for the toys. Thank love you. I am good. you a lot. Ive been a good boy this year. I Gage R. don’t know what to ask for. Colton P. Travis Dear Santa,

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Dear Santa 1. I wot a waDare dog. 2. I wot a rabbit. 3. I relly relly wot a rell puppy. Aviona Dear Santa, I want a train, elephant, and a hat. Jayden

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Dear Santa, How old are your reindeer? Are you going on vacation? I want a toy car. My brother wants a coloring book. My little brother wants bubbles. Mom wants cupcakes. Dad wants a new car. Merry Christmas, Kevin ..................................................

Dear Santa, Can you come to the restaurant next year, too? Can Rudolph stay the night at my house? I would like my dog DePanga back. I wish for Little Bit’s puppies to come back. Can you give me another Elf on the Shelf? Love, Bevon

Dear Santa, How old is Rudolf? How are all .................................................. the other reindeer? I would Dear Santa, like to have a MiP. I would like Does Mrs. Claus give presents, to have a ball pet. It would too? Are the Reindeer be fun to get a toy monster sick? Can I have an X Box truck that gets small when and a Minecraft game for you push it down. You can Christmas? Can you bring give my mommy jewelry. You my cousin, Lindsey, a Barbie can get Daddy a black MiP so doll? My sister would like a we could battle against each cookie. other. Merry Christmas, Conner Love, Luke ..................................................

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Dear Santa, Do you make cookies or does Mrs. Claus make cookies? Do you give presents at Christmas? Could you bring me a Star Wars Rebel Sword that is on Disney XD? Can you give me a racecar bed? Can you give me clothes for my family? Can you give clothes to my grandma and grandpa? Merry Christmas, Edgar

Dear Santa, How are your reindeer doing? Is Rudolf o.k.? I would like Legos. Santa, would you bring my baby sister a doll house? Love, Owen

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Dear Santa, How are the elves? Does Rudolph really have a red nose? I want an American Girl doll (a farmer girl with a horse). I want a Monster High doll. I also want a toy cat. Can you get my brother a Hot wheels monster truck? Can you bring me a ring so I can give it to my mom? Can you get my mom’s boyfriend a Blues coat? Love, Makayla ..................................................

Dear Santa, Is it really cold at the North Pole? How are the elves? I want an ipad for Christmas. I want an Xbox 1. I would like Legos, also. Please, bring a dress for my aunt. Love, Alan

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Dear Santa, What is your favorite food? How are the reindeer feeling? I would like Lego Batman. Can you give a doll to my sister? Can you give my mom a bed? My dad would like a car. Merry Christmas, Sergio ................................................

Dear Santa, Do you really live in the North Pole? I would like to have a Secret Diary Store. I would like a purple remote control car. Could you bring my baby brother a bear? My sister always wanted an iPod with wireless headphones. Can my dad have a new truck and my mom a new minivan? Merry Christmas, Bria ................................................

Dear Santa, How are your elves? Is Rudolph real? I want a game for my 3DS. My brother would like two water guns. Can you bring a dress for my .................................................. mom? Can you bring a car Dear Santa, for my dad? Can you take a wii game to my cousin? How was your summer? How is Rudolph? I would like a Merry Christmas, Catacomb house for Monster Christopher V.

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Dear Santa, I want motorcycle. I need four wheeler. I’ll wear orange and black pants. I’ll read books. ...and I’d really love you to bring me footballs.Love, De’Quan

dog and a “little Live Pets” bird in a cage. The last thing I want is some CraZsand. My brother likes airplanes and my sister might like Beados. Love, Phoebe ..................................................

Dear Santa, I want a tweety bird and Some Transformers. I want the dinosaur and guy transformers. I want some Ninja Turtles too and a space ship. The last thing is a helicopter that spins and goes off the walls. Love, Wyatt

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Dear Santa, I want train track. I need Lightning McQueen shorts. I’ll wear Christmas shirts. I’ll read Night Before Christmas. ...and I’d really love you to bring me Fire Rescue Plane (Dusty). Love, Christian

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Dear Santa, I like the Elsa and Ana dresses and high heels. I like the Frozen boom box too. My favorite thing is the Monster High dolls and castle. I really like American Girl dolls too. They are my favorite, favorite things. Love, Trinity

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Dear Santa, I want Frozen Barbie’s. I need Elsa and Anna. I’ll wear pants and shirts, maybe skirts. I’ll read Scooby Doo ...and I’d really love you to bring me anything. Love, Miley Cora ..................................................

Dear Santa, I want remote car. I need shoes. I’ll wear boots. I’ll read Night Before Christmas. ...and I’d really love you to bring me How To Train Your Dragon. Love, Dean

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Alilyanna (age 4)—A phone, dress up clothes, Elsa dress up clothes, boots, keys, make-up, nail polish, Sponge Bob, Mickey Mouse or a Dora game for the X-box. ..................................................

Michael (age 3)—I like to play outside with bikes and balls. I like blocks, legos and cars. I like surprises too!

game, Paw Patrol, airplane, a truck, and ninja turtles for Christmas. Love, Joelten

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Dear Santa, I want a Doc McStuffins doctor kit and a bow and arrow and a monster high doll house and a princess dog for Christmas. Love, Emma

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Dear Santa, I want ‘Frozen’ doll. I need shoes. I’ll wear a dress. I’ll read Clifford books. ...and I’d really love you to bring me a Disney jeep. Love, Amaria

Myai (age 5)—I like art supplies, paint, crayons, Dear Santa, markers and play dough too. I I would like transformers, also like surprises too! a phone, Batman, a game, superstar W, dart gun, and .................................................. Ninja turtles for Christmas. RJ (age 4)—A big bouncy ball, Love, Brian an airplane that can fly on the ................................................ wall, a rocket ship with remote. DC Universe with 4 remotes, Dear Santa, so 4 players can play. I would like a speaker, a Nintendo DS, a Hot Wheels .................................................. plane, and headphones and Kylie (age 5)—Puzzles, dress a phone for Christmas. up clothes and a bunny that Love, Leo hops. ................................................

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Dear Santa, I want ‘Frozen’ castle for Oloft. I need socks. I’ll wear pj’s. I’ll read Dora’s Christmas. ...and I’d really love you to bring me a new bike. Love, Camlon ..................................................

Dear Santa, I want a remote control motorcycle. I need a Go Cart. I’ll wear Minnion clothes. I’ll read Thomas the Train. ...and I’d really love you to bring me a blue truck. Love, Levi ..................................................

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Ava (age 5)—A real pet, a live small puppy, an Elsa doll that sings, Ahna Barbie, a Frozen green, black and blue dress (not the blue one). ..................................................

Conner (age 4)—Car with remote, big dinosaur, Ninja turtle game, V tech race and roar triceratops and a Cotton Candy maker. ..................................................

Dear Santa, I would like a easy bake oven and a Barbie camper and a Barbie doll house and a monster high castle for Christmas. Love, Marley ................................................

Dear Santa, I would like a Nintendo DS, and a mariokart game, and Hungry Hungry Hippo, for Christmas. Love, Didier

Dear Santa, I would like books, a Barbie doll house and a Barbie camper for Christmas. Love, Sa’Riah

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Dear Santa, I would like a phone, and a kitchen and Crazy sand and a sewing machine and a Frankie doll for Christmas. Love, Macy ..................................................

Dear Santa, I would like a frozen doll and some barbies. I also would like a barking walking play dog. Lots of frozen charater toys. Love, Sydney ..................................................

Dear Santa, I want a Monster High doll house. I want a fishy book. I want a Barbie dollhouse too. Love, Aubrey ..................................................

Dear Santa, I want toys that are not girl things. Love, Joe ..................................................

Dear Santa, I want Transformers, an airplane, a Christmas tree. Some crayons & a coloring book and a piece of paper so I can learn. A pirate ship with toy pirates. A snowman toy and robot. Love, Paul

Haley (age 5)—Ahna make up, ................................................ .................................................. Elsa dress up clothes, a real phone, Frozen nail polish, a Dear Santa, Trico Elementary doll that has clothes, and real I would like a Hot wheels Kingergarten jewelry but no earrings. airplane, a race track, Legos, Mrs. Jones’ Class‌ Dear Santa, a truck, a remote control .................................................. Hi. We are the Kitten Kid’s car, Ninja turtles, Captain Dear Santa, from Western Egyptian Perry Jaret (age 4)—Play dough, America, and Superheros, I want a Lalaloopsy Baking Co. Head Start. How are you, legos, Ninja Turtle truck, WWE and Transformers for oven, a nerf bow and arrow Mrs. Claus and the elves ring, big dinosaur, Hot Wheels Christmas. and a phone. My mom likes doing? We would like to know race track and a Cotton Love, Charles jewelry and dad might like a how your reindeer fly. We also Candy Maker. ................................................ little watch. Taylor might want wanted you to know we will .................................................. a purse. leave you cookies and milk Dear Santa, Love, Madi on Christmas Eve. We have Makinzie (age 4)—A toy I would like a Elsa coloring .................................................. worked hard and tried to be black doggie, a baby doll or book, a zoomer dog, an Elsa good this year. Here are some surprises too! Dear Santa, doll, phones, a doll house, of our Christmas wishes: Paw Patrol, monster high I want a toy Ninja Turtle, a nerf .................................................. castle , and video games bow and arrow, a “Dusty” .................................................. and cars for Christmas. airplane and a Captain Trico Elementary Wyatt (age 4)—A red car with America toy. And I want a Love, Sarah a red remote control, red play Kindergarten paint maker too. The last ................................................ Mrs. Linder’s Class dough, legos or puzzles. thing I want is a Smart watch. Dear Santa, Love, Brock .................................................. Dear Santa, Please bring me a nerf bow .................................................. I would like a lot of toys for Bekah (age 4)—I like dress and legos. I would also like Christmas because I love toys. up clothes, Frozen toys or Dear Santa, ninja turtles and remote Love, Alex Christmas Surprises. control cars. Have fun taking I would like an Elsa doll and .................................................. toys to kids. Thank you. a puppy. I want a horse and .................................................. Dear Santa, Barbi too. My Sissy would Love, Orlando Riley (age 3)—I like bikes, want a Doc McStuffins. My I would like a phone, a game ................................................ cars, trucks, blocks, legos, mommy probably wants board, a Ninetendo DS, play dough and surprises too! Spiderman walkie-talkies, Dear Santa, another wedding ring. and a game for Christmas. I would like a Lego Spaceship Love, Dixie and Power Ranger Legos, a Lainey (age 3)—A flashlight, a Love, Kamdyn .................................................. bouncy ball, a baby doll. I like .................................................. pirate ship, and an xbox for Dear Santa, Christmas. dress up clothes too! Dear Santa, I want a Mud Monster truck, Love, Johnale .................................................. a car, and a motorcycle. I I would like a doll house and ................................................ Leigha (age 3)—A Frozen want my mom to get clothes an Elsa and Anna doll for barbie, a toy dog, a real dog Dear Santa, because she like clothes. My Christmas. for me to pet, and a toy dump Love, Hazel brother likes Zoomer Dino I would like a monkey, a truck. Robot and Alisa likes girl toys Barbie camper, Frozen, a .................................................. like Barbie Dolls. And I want phone, a wallet, and Doc .................................................. Dear Santa, McStuffins doctor set, and a Ninja Turtles. Jaysa like a Mackenzie (age 4)—A Barbie, I would like Legos, a dinosaur, monkey toy. pony for Christmas. a real puppy, make up, Frozen Power Rangers, mustache Love, Rodre Love, Madison dolls and dress up clothes.

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Dear Santa, I want an Ana dress and a Cinderella dress and a Cinderella doll. I want an Olaf that sticks on the window too. My daddy wants a MP3 player and mommy would like a fake butterfly in a jar. Love, Ali

Dear Santa, I want an Elsa doll and a stuffed Olof. I want a FurReal puppy and a Barbie house too. My brother want a remote control car and a nerf .................................................. bow and arrow. Trinity wants a Doc McStuffins toy and Dear Santa, a Gracie wants Barbies. CJ I want some Legos and a Ninja would like a bow and arrow to. Turtle too. I want my sister to Love, Bethany get a nerf bow and arrow. My .................................................. little brother might want a red Dear Santa, Ninja Turtle and I want the blue one. I want Lilly and Ana to get How are you and Mrs. Claus play-doh and crazy sand too. doing? I want some Legos, Ninja Turtles and Trasformers. Love, Dice I think my mom needs a ring .................................................. and bracelet because she’s the best mom ever. For dad I Dear Santa, want a pin that says “you’re I’m gonna make cookies. I want the best dad” and a flashlight. a dog that walks, a dinosaur And for my little brother a robot, and a Lalaloopsy baking race track and talking chair. oven. I want a remote control doggy car too. Bring a race car Love, Hayden and track for Kane. I want a .................................................. blue phone too. Dear Santa, Love, Honnie I would like a nerf blaster and a .................................................. motorized dart blaster. I want an Xbox and a DS. My brother Dear Santa, wants Skylanders. I want a I want a Mario Kart game and leapfrog watch and a Zoomer walkie talkies. Then I want a 2. The last thing I would like Ninja Turtle game and a smart to have is a Matchbox set. watch and a new Dusty. I want my sister to have a little bow Love, Ashton and arrow and a doll house. .................................................. She likes baby dolls and dolls. Dear Santa, My mom and dad would like headphones. I want an Elsa doll and a Fur Real puppy and a Barbie Love, Mayson camper. I want on Elsa dress .................................................. to dress up in and a Lalaloopsy baking oven. The last thing is a Trico Elementary Zoomer Robot puppy. Kindergarten Love, Allison ..................................................

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Dear Santa, Dear Santa, How are the elves doing? I How are you and Mrs. Claus been doing? I have been extra would like a phone, fingernail polish and a real walkie talkie. good this year. Do you know what I want……a phone out of I would like you to bring my brothers a Spiderman toy, a the toy magazine and a game Batman toy, a toy with a light called Uno. in the middle, and a frog toy. I’ll Love, Landon leave your cookies and milk. .................................................. Love, Myla .................................................. Dear Santa, I want a Monster High Castle. I Dear Santa, think I want a remote control How is Mrs. Claus? I would like puppy car. It looks cool. I a baby doll for Christmas. I want a Zoomer robot dog have been a good girl. for me too. I know my sister Love, Sandra would like a mermaid that .................................................. swims in water. A lego house Dear Santa, would be cool for me and Zariah. The very last thing I How are your reindeer doing? really want is a mixer. I would like a mini ipad for Christmas. My cousin has Love, Aryana one and sometimes he lets .................................................. me play on it. Reagan wants Dear Santa, the Lalaloopsy baker oven. I am gonna get you cookies I want an Lisa coll and an ipod. and milk. I want Olaf too because I like Frozen stuff. I want an Elsa Love, Palynn skating girl too and an Elsa .................................................. dress and Elsa radio, I think mom needs a new pink phone. Dear Santa, I love you because you are Love, Jaycee nice. I saw you at Felicity’s .................................................. school. I would like a phone, a Dear Santa, tablet, a Ninja Turtle custome, a basketball, a toy plan, and How are you and Mrs. DS. I have been a good boy. Claus doing? I want a I will leave you cookies and Lego spaceship set and milk. transformers toys. I want a Superhero playset that Love, Austin changes too. I want a racecar .................................................. that can drive up walls and a Dear Santa, toy bow and arrow I you are well. This is my list: Love, Jaxton Hot Wheels, car maker, .................................................. partzone Dear Santa, Nerf gun. I want a Frozen karaoke Love, Brock boombox. I want Disney .................................................. princess bedroom stuff. I Dear Santa, want a Magic Mixer Maker because I like it. I want I like you because you give us Beados and a sewing toys, you have fun with us, machine too. I want craZsand and you watch us. I would too. like a Mario cart that goes really fast when I ride it. Also Love, Kaylynne I would like an awesome Call .................................................. of Duty game and an X-Box. Dear Santa, Also I want sand and all these other toys that I drew. I have I want Barbie in a pink dress been a good boy. I will leave and a white dog Palace pet. you cookies and milk. I want a Lalaloopsy doll too. And I want Zoomer the robot Love, Calvin

The Southern Illinoisan • Wednesday, December 24, 2014 Dear Santa, I would like the Lego Movie SpaceShip and Madden NFL is for my Xbox. Come to my house and have cookies and milk. Good Bye Santa! Love, Ethan

Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. I would like to have a fuzzy animal toy to play with and some things to play together with my brother. Love, Rainer

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Dear Santa, I’ve been a good girl. I want a broom and a dust pan, vacuum, and a baby doll. I will leave cookies and milk for you. Love, Aerica

Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Clause doeing? I want a Phone, school clothes, and a gutar for Christmas. Love, Bre

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Dear Santa, I have been good. I would like optimus prime trailer & rescue bots. Brendon ..................................................

Dear Santa, Will you get me a baby doll, please! How many elves do you have? Will you please send me a letter. Love, Jacie ..................................................

Dear Santa, I love you Santa. I’ve been good and learned how to potty. And learned good to sing. And draw. Merry Christmas! Love, Harper Rose ..................................................

Dear Santa, I would like a xbox one for Christmas a xb0x 360 card and google play car and a Ridmaker RC car. From, Darin ..................................................

Dear Santa, I want a bunny for Christmas. How are you doing? I’m doing fine. I aw you reindeer Donner. Your friend, Savannah ..................................................

Dear Santa, More Frozen stuff please. Love, Evie ..................................................

Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is a lalalopsy doll, Snow Flake and some stuffet animals and Some barbies. I am so greatful for every thing you give me. Tiffany

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Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I would like a Barbie Dream House and some new clothes Please bring me a Boose for Christmas. It would be nice to for Mommy and Daddy. get toys too. Please bring my Your friend, Elle brother a toy bazooka .................................................. Love, H Dear Santa, .................................................. A Ninja Turtle bike and a Ninja Dear Santa, Turtle Teddy. For Chirsmas I want a new bike Your friend, Justin and any thing. .................................................. Your friend, Fallon Dear Santa, .................................................. I would like some play dough, To: Santa Clos a police helmet. And for Mommy could you bring a I luve yo0u Snata Clos. I lave nice shirt? you hand make pasets. Your friend, Liam Lave, Ian

Dear Santa, Pillow, sleeping bag, ipad, video games, back pack, markers, paper, hat, boy toys, sheets with Santa on them, toy house. Your friend, Kale

I’ll wear hats. I’ll read books and comics. ...and I’d really love you to bring me a bike or Bumble Bee Transformer. Love, Shaun

and pj’s. I’ll read Super Hero’s and dinosaurs. ...and I’d really love you to bring me anything for boys. Love, Ayler

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Dear Santa, Robot monkey, rope, sleeping bag, jewelry box, purse, computer, video game, tablet, clothes, crayons, markers, paper, dog. Your friend, Vivyana

Dear Santa, I want dirt bike. I need pants. I’ll wear Christmas shirt. I’ll read Frosty the Snowman. ...and I’d really love you to bring me dirt bike. Love, Kysin

Dear Santa, I want Minnie Mouse doll. I need new boots. I’ll wear Minnie Mouse clothes. I’ll read any story books. ...and I’d really love you to bring me Minnie Mouse pink blanket. Love, Anberlyn

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Dear Santa, Fake phone, a camera, baby dolls and a diaper bag. Your friend, Brileah ..................................................

Dear Santa, An American Flag, Santa, some pencils. Your friend, Josiah Dear Santa, Candy canes, Barbies, baby dolls and that’s all. Your friend, Makenzie ..................................................

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Dear Santa, I want a rc car, xbox one controller, destiny, a shotgun From Damien

Dear Santa, I would like dinosaurs, some cars, motorcycle. Thanks. Your friend, Chase

Dear Santa, I would like a Playstation 4, a phone and a Sponge Bob game and some crayons. Your friend, Carter

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Dear Santa, I want a bat bot & a good train set. Love, Harrison

Dear Santa, I would like a baby doll and some stuff to go with it. Your friend, Cherish

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Western Egyptian Perry County Head Start Creative Kids Dear Santa, I want Bumble Bee Transformer. I need light saber.

.................................................. Dear Santa, I so wish for a sewing machine. Dear Santa, I wald love to see my I would like cat and dog toy, brothers. Also safe travels. baby dolls and some stuff to go with them. Love, Bri Your friend, Leena ..................................................

Dear Santa, My name is Adam and I’d like a cookie and a Christmas toy for Christmas, please. Thank you, Adam

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Dear Santa, Real Dr. bag. The American Flag and that’s it. Your friend, Elijah

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Dear Santa, I want a robot. I need new purple gloves. I’ll wear my Winter boots. I’ll read a Jesus book ...and I’d really love you to bring me a race car. Love, Hunter ..................................................

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Dear Santa, Dear Santa, My name is Jakcon. I’ve been I would like a Minnie Mouse, ok this year. Are your reindeer Cheerleader game, Pluto well too? Is your sleigh in toy, Elsa toy, cat toy, baby good shape? Are the runners ducks toy. Indian to plant oiled? Does Rudolf really have seeds, play dough and a big a red nose? snowman toy, Santa Claus, toy blocks, Doctor toys. Jackson .................................................. Your friend, Deziree

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Dear Santa, I want a yellow fire truck. I need a rescue bot. I’ll wear a Mine Craft shirt. I’ll read a fire truck book. ...and I’d really love you to bring me a farm set and barn. Love, John ..................................................

Dear Santa, I want a bouncy house. I need new snow boots. I’ll wear a winter coat. I’ll read ice cream books. ...and I’d really love you to bring me Big Hulk Smash. Love, Jace

Dear Santa, I want baby dolls. I need shoes. I’ll wear socks. I’ll read books. ...and I’d really love you to bring me my Dad from Mexico to U.S. Love, Esmeralda ..................................................

Dear Santa, I want a new baby doll. I need new coloring books and markers. I’ll wear a pretty dress. I’ll read books with Mommy and Daddy. ...and I’d really love you to bring me a singing Elsa doll. Love, Jessa Raylynn ..................................................

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Dear Santa, I want Super Hero’s. I need boots, pants and coat. I’ll wear Spiderman clothes

Dear Santa, I want Lightening McQueen and Tow Mater. I need new socks. I’ll wear pajamas. I’ll read The Night Before Christmas. ...and I’d really love you to bring me presents and a Kindle Fire. Love, Z

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‌ ear Santa, D Stuffy, Fish & Fish tank, Rock tumbler, Parrot, Blue radio with booty music, Snakes, Legos, Whistle, A Camel, Pool, and Balloons in my room. Evan ..................................................

Dear Santa, Stuffy, Big Bear, Barbie Jet, Candy, Plates for teddies, Guitar, Pink radio booty music, Unicorn teddy, Princess teddy, Whistle. Ivy ..................................................

Dear Santa, I would like video games and lots of lego building sets. I think I have been a good boy. I talked to Santa at church and I have told my elf on a shelf Elfo to tell Santa what I want. Will ..................................................

Dear Santa, Hi, my name is Gage. I am 6 years old and live in West Frankfort, IL. I want a Nintendo 3ds, hot wheel cars that change color when they get wet, some more Ninja Nurtles....Michaelangelo, Leonardo, and Splinter. I also want a stretch Ninja Turtle. Merry Christmas Santa!! I love you!! Love, Gage ..................................................

Santa, I wan’t a Nabi for Christmas and also legos. Thanks Santa. ..................................................

Dear Santa, I have been a very good boy and big helper. I would like Ninja Turtles, Wrestling Buddies, and Big Hero Six toys please. I will leave milk, cookies, and Rudolph some treats! ..................................................

Santa, I just want new toys and my Mommy and Daddy to be happy. Maika ..................................................

Dear Santa, My name is Korlee Mae. I am 6 mo old. This is my second Christmas. I just started crawling I’ll get around to play with my toys this year. I will be a handful. Merry Christmas, Korlee Mae C.

Dear santa .................................................. hi santa for christmas i would Dear Santa, like peace and happiness and all the children that cant My name is Kennedy Faith. This is my 2nd Christmas. I afford presents or even a house or anything i would like like to play with toys. I got a early Christmas gift, a puppy them to get what they want named Ellie Mae. We have fun. and me i would just like for my family to stay healthy and Merry Christmas, Kennedy Faith T. happy!!!! Thank you. Sincerely your friend, allison .................................................. ..................................................

Dear Santa, It’s me Josie! I have been a good girl all year! I would like some Frozen dolls, a blue bicycle, and a American Girl doll! I will leave you some chocolate milk & cookies! Love, Josie D. (age 5) ..................................................

Dear Satna, I want a Rib Stike. I want a backpack. I want a Babier house I want some shoes and clothes and socks and pants. I love you. Kaneshia ..................................................

Dear Santa, All I want is a snow maker. And a Barbe set. And a puppy. And a good crismmas.

Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. I am two years old. .................................................. I would like a broom and a dust Dear Santa, pan, a vacuum, and a baby Phone, doll, as a hat. Elephant, doll. horse. Love, Aerica

Dear Santa, I would like you to bring me a new play horse and a new castle with a brave knight just .................................................. like me. Please be sure to visit all of the Dear Santa, I have been good, and Cole children. has been good too! I love you I love gingerbread man Santa! I want a guitar, pink I love you Santa! Merry boots, a real live pony, a new Christmas! book shelve , new bath toys Love, Jase and a new bed! When you .................................................. come I will leave you some Dear Santa & Mrs Claus, milk and cookies! my name is Brandon & I’m .................................................. 5. I’ve been good this year. Dear Santa, I really like the flash I bet you do too you both have this year I want a Chatster red suits. I want maleficent Doll and gymnastics clothes. movie, nut job movie, I also want all my family to crosshairs transformer, and be healthy and safe. Merry wrestling ring for my wrestler Christmas & Happy New Year. guys. Thank you and Merry Love, Emery xoxo Christmas .................................................. Love, Brandon Dear Santa, .................................................. my name is cash I am 6 yrs old Dear Santa, I live in murphysboro il all I How are you feeling? Are you want for Christmas is a bow sick yet? I hope you do not with arowes and a gun and get sick, especially this close a 4wheel and a big remote to Christmas! I love that control truck. I hope u can you deliver toys because see I have been a good boy. that gives me extra toys for cash Christmas! I want a couple .................................................. of things for Christmas. I Santa Hello, want two Scentsy buddies (the kitten one and the lion my name is Andrew K. I am 9 one). I would also like a real yrs old and live in Sesser. I boy kitten so my girl kitten have been pretty good this can have babies. I also want year and I would like Toy a new t.v. for my room, some Trucks, Tablet, John Deer monster high dolls and Tractors, Duck Dynasty 3DS Littlest Pet Shop, but I think Game, Farm and Horse Set. my Gammy is already getting Andrew K. me Littlest Pet Shop. .................................................. Thank You Santa and I Hello Santa hope you have a Merry my name is Sheyenne K. I am Christmas!!! 6 yrs old and I live in Sesser. Hailee I am wanting for Christmas .................................................. a Frozen Doll that Sings, Dear Santa, Frozen DVD, a Tablet, Frozen I really want a t.v. for my Necklace and Earrings, bedroom, because Hailee has Password Diary, and Doc one and I don’t have one yet. McStuffins Doll House. I would also like you to bring Sheyenne K. toys for my dog, Charlie. Do .................................................. you have toys for dogs? I Dear Santa, would also like more cars, tractors, and books. Paw I hope you and Mrs. Claus Patrol is my favorite. I would have had a good year. It’s love a Paw Patrol Clubhouse December and you know that and a Paw Patrol tent for that means……Christmas! me and Hailee to use! I’m For Christmas I would like leaving reindeer food for your a wonder loom so I can reindeer and cookies with look good in what I made. I milk for you! Thanks Santa! would also like some charm Love, Jacob bracelets. I would love if the charms could be animals. .................................................. One more thing I would like Dear Santa, is the whole set of the Dork I want a dinosaur that changes Dairies books, because I its eyes. really love to read and plus Love, Aries they are really good. That’s pretty much what I want and .................................................. my present to you is milk and Dear Santa, cookies. I hope you and Mrs. I want a choo choo train. Claus have a great 2015 and Love, Zander Merry Christmas!!!!! Love, Maryn V.

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Dear Santa, I will have a backpack, rib shik, shoe, clothes, socks, pants, shirt. I love you Santa Claus. Love, Rianna P. ..................................................

Dear Santa, I wou r cham t a frozen doll. Love, Emma

Dear Santa, I want a PS4. My name is Charles Andrew W……….the 3rd. I live at …….Murphysboro, ILL62966 Love, Charles ..................................................

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Dear Santa, I would like a remote control car. I have been a good boy this year. Love, Zackary ..................................................

Dear Santa, I want a dirt bike and four wheeler. Love, Gabriel H. ..................................................

Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is a 4 wheeler. Merry Christmas. Love, Your friend Abby ..................................................

Dear Santa, I would like a red truck. Love, Auno

Dear Santa, Santa I want a new phone…. Iphone. New Jeans New boots. Love, Jamie C. ..................................................

Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a movie and art supplies. Love, Natasha ..................................................

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Dear Santa I’ve been a good boy this year. Please bring me a toy horse. Love, Jay J.

Dear Santa, For Christmas I want just a few toys in my stocking that has my name on it. The only other thing I want is for daddy and mommy to always stay together forever and always but sometimes I hear talk that scares me. Happy new year Santa and wear extra long underwear on Christmas eve so you don’t catch cold. Mommy says to keep your feet warm or your nose will run with a lot of snot from it which isn’t very good. Love you Santa. Madyson C.

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Dear Santa, I’ve been a good boy this year. Please bring me a toy truck. Love, Devon J. ..................................................

Dear Santa, Please bring me a bike – cars Dear Santa, – and a lot of toys for my I’ve been very good. I would brother & sister. like a Dinosaur for Christmas. Love, Payton S. Thank you. .................................................. Love, Joelten Dear Santa, .................................................. I won’t……Well I’m not sure…. Dear Santa, let me think about it and I’ll I want a tea set and dolls and a let you know ok. Ok. dog. Can I also get a pool. TTYL. Alexa H. Love, Nadia K. .................................................. ..................................................

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Dear Santa, I have been very good this yaer. Please can I have a Flutter by Fairy. Love, Alexis C. ..................................................

Dear Santa, I would like T ransformers War for Cyberiron for PS3, Star Wars Command Battlefield (93 pieces), Lego Batman 3 Beyond Gotham for PS3. Hope you and Mrs. Clause have a Merry Christmas. Love, Ben R. ..................................................

Dear Santa, Wish list Wish 1 American Girl doll Wish 2 Karaoke machine Wish 3 A horse for a American girl doll Wish 4 Pom Pom My baby pandas Form, Cydnee W.

Dear Santa, How are you? I am good. I am thankful for my family and I love them very much!! For Christmas I would like an electric scooter, a walking panda, anything Frozen, a stuffed Isabelle and Emy and I together would like a blue-ray player, the Bears movie, and an Elf on the shelf game. Emy and I will be making a donation to St. Jude’s Children hospital this year. We will be leaving out cookies and milk out for you and carrots out for the reindeer. I love you!!! Love, Ashy B.

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Dear Santa, May I please have a Boomeo dart gun, a remote control air plane and may I also have a Hasbro scooter, X box One, a roller copter, doggy do and a cotton candy maker. Love, Tyson

Dear Santa, I have really good this year. Thank you for sending me .................................................. our elf “Spike”. I really like him a lot! I want a Claudeen Wolfe Dear Santa, How are you this year. Have for Christmas! you been sleeping a lot. Are Love, Carmen M you still stuffed from cookies .................................................. and milk last year. This year Dear Santa, I would like Orbes soothing How are you? I am good!!! spa, Silver boots, Black gliter I am very thankful for my boots, mini Ipad and last but family and love them very not least a Lava lamp. Well much!!! For Christmas I eny way good luck this year. would like a Walking Panda, Your truly, Corene S. anything Frozen, a electric .................................................. scooter, a stuffed Isabelle Dear Santa, and Ashy and I together I want a American Girl Doll, would like a Elf on the shelf Elsa Doll, Disney Frozen game, a blue-ray player, and Blanket, Disney Frozen movie, the Bears DVD. Ashy and I Strawberry short cake movie, will be making a donation to Dishes, coloring books, St. Jude’s Childrens’ hospital crayons, and storybooks. the year. We will be leaving out cookies and milk out for Love, Julia S. you and carrots out for the .................................................. reindeer. I love You!!!! Dear Santa, Love, Emy B. I’m Really Sorry for Doing bad Stuff Please forgive me. This year I’m not expecting anything. I’m Really Sorry. Love, Kaitlyn L ..................................................

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Dear Santa, My name is Jeremiah. KI would like hot wheels, video games, guns & army toys, skylanders, infinity pieces, legos, & my brother like army stuff. I also have two nephews who need toys, Thank you. Jeremiah

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Dear Santa, I’m Carter and I’ve been very good, I would like Daniel Tiger toys, Jake the Pirate, Paw Patrol, Scooby Doo, race tracks, & swords. Remember my cousin & uncles. Love, Carter

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Dear Santa, I’m a good little baby boy. My name is Alexander and I would like some baby toys, a sit & spin, musical toys, a walker, & don’t forget my cousin & uncles. Love, Alexander

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Dear Santa, My name is Braden Lee McGee. I am 6 years old. I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Please bring all of us toys. I wanta baseball game for my X-Boxes 360. My little brother Mason wants a soft ball. My little sisters want a doll and my big brother wants a bike. Thank you Santa. Braden Lee McGee ..................................................

Dear Santa, I want a mermaid swimming tail and Isabelle the American girl doll and the I poster and the note book and a baby stroller with the baby. Love, Isabel L ..................................................

Dear Santa, I want a Barbie Dream House, a shopping mall. Food for my barbies, barbies, Kinetic Sand, Barbie Jeep and Legos. Please and thank you. Love, Naomi ..................................................

Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I want you to bring me: watc h, Ipad, mobigo, frozen tent, frozen clock, Elsa backpack. Please bring my baby sister Trinity: Fur real Kitty, baby doll, Hello Kitty jamies. Thank you, Serenity ..................................................

Dear Santa, A new born baby, ipad or ipod. I hope it comes with Netflix on it and facebook on it. A A cole stap pad. A sparkly notebook, 100 dollors. Thank you! Erin

Hello Santa! Thank you for all the good you do in this world. Please give .................................................. me my true love for Christmas. Dear Santa, Sincerely, Emma For Christmas I want a .................................................. Ipod, and Mine craft xbox Dear Santa, 360game, Legos, I hope you I would like a Doc McStuffins have a great Christmas and Get Better Talking Mobile say high to your reindeer and Cast with Lambie and Stuffy. Mrs. Cloths. Love, Maggie Your friend, Makayla

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