Dear Santa:
How are you? Is Mrs. Claus feeding you lots of Christmas goodies. My mommy is doing a lot of baking for Chistmas. We like to share this baking with all our friends and family. I love helping mommy bake but I love eating the goodies even more. It is just a few days until Christmas, so I suppose the Elves are working non-stop to finish all the toys for the good boys and girls. Where do you get your coal to give to the naughty boys and girls? Are all of your Reindeer ready to pull your sleigh this Christmas? I will leave some carrots out for them on Christmas Eve. Do you like cheesecake? If you do, I will leave some out for you. If not, I will leave some cookies and milk. What would you prefer? I think I have been a good boy this year. I pick up my toys when I am asked to (most of the time). I also help my mommy, daddy and sisters around the house. I give everyone that I know lots of hugs to show them that I love them. Mommy says that the hugs make her feel all warm inside. I am 6 years old and in kindergarden. I love going to school and I am trying very hard to listen to my teacher so I can learn everything I need to. I know that you are very busy so I will make a short list for you. Here it is.
1) Bay Blades (Spinning tops)
2) Hot Wheels sets-any kind.
3) A tool kit that shuts up tight.
I know that you will bring me what you think I will enjoy the most, even if it is not on my list. I wish I couls see you on Christmas Eve to give you a hug, but Mommy says I have to go to sleep before you come. So I will wish you a Merry Christmas now and ask you to hug Mrs. Claus, the Reindeer and the elves for me.
Love you Santa
Michael B.


Dear Michael,
Yes, it is very busy around here today, and everyone at the North Pole is very excited to start delivering presents tonight. (Yours are already in the bag!) All the reindeer are hitched to my sleigh and are having a last dinner of clean hay and carrots before their big ride tonight. Thank you for leaving them some carrots and leaving me some yummy cheesecake. It might be very late before I get to your house, so by then I'll be hungry. Christmas Eve is a long night, but it is definitely my favorite night of the year. I hope you are having a Merry Christmas Eve and you enjoy your parents on Christmas morning!
Ho! Ho! Ho!
Santa Claus
P.S. You asked me where the coal for the naughty kids comes from. Just so you know, It comes from an old coal mine in Pennsylvania, but you don't have to worry about getting coal. You've been a good boy this year. Keep it up!
Posted by: Santa Claus | December 24, 2003 at 01:37 PM