Every December the Westlock News asks area schools to submit the letters their students write to Santa — this year the letters appeared in the Dec. 13 and 20 print editions. Here’s a sampling of what they wrote.
Pembina North Community School Letters to Santa - Grade 3
Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus and the elves and the reindeer? I hope you are all doing well. I hope Rudolf’s nose is still shining. I hope you like the chocolate we gave you last year. This year I would like Barbie dolls and clothes, art supplies, colouring books, Playdoh, colouring pages and colouring frames with pictures of animals that you can colour. I also wonder how old you and Mrs. Claus are? P.S. Also I was in a rush and I forgot to ask for some other presents. I am really sorry if I am asking for too much. Could I have an iPad that can do games, short stories for kids, shows and other stories with head phones. Thank you so much for everything Santa. I hope you have an awesome Christmas and rest of the year. Santa, what is your favourite snack? Do you bring some cookies for Mrs. Claus too? How many carrots do we leave for the reindeer? How many presents have you delivered in a night? Love, Olivia
Dear Santa, How is your reindeer Rudolph and the other reindeer? I hope you have a great Christmas. I would like leg wraps for Duke and Rusty, beads for my hair, earrings shaped like a horse shoe, a horse necklace, Rudolph earrings, a pony halter for Jasper, Nerds, Tic-tac’s, a pencil holder for my desk, art stuff that’s not paint or glue, colourful paper, Black Beauty, the One and Only Bob, Puppy Place Mocha and Coco, a lava lamp, a puppy, a collar, a leash, dog coat, 3D pen, hair dye that does not stay in for a month, scented markers, crayons, white paper, tape, a light for my nails, sketching pencils, squishy, paint pens, puppy earrings, bear earrings, mouse earrings, Lego, Dots, Mentos that are not minty, gummy worms, gummy bears, gumballs , candy necklace, MP3 player, horse sweater and a Rudolph book mark. Happy Christmas! From, Kara
Dear Santa, How are you? Can you leave me a cookie? Can you give me an internet-free tablet and a tablet for internet. And also some magic. Please and thank you. Love, H.
Dear Santa and my parents, Hi! For Christmas I would like a hoverboard, some spaceship gas for the Millennium Falcon, an iPad, a computer to play Gold Digger, Subway Surfers and Jet Simulator, and a Lego F-18. From, Lewis
Dear Santa, How are you? I already put my Christmas tree up. I hope your reindeer are good. Could you ask Mrs. Claus if she could make some treats for my family? My family has 7 people but 2 of them are one year old and a couple months. This is what I would like to get: a mini iPad, some mystery books where people have to find animals good homes, mini Squishmallow, cozy socks, art materials, Lego friends, warm leggings, cozy t-shirts, new sweaters and for my whole entire family I would like a new foosball table because we had one but then it broke and dad and mom got one last year. How are your elves doing? I have an important thing to tell you. Jett, Remy and me are just getting stockings but Winnie, Willa and Quincy and mom and dad are all still getting presents from you and stockings. I hope you have a good Christmas. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night! From, Larkin
Dear Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, How are you and the reindeer, especially Rudolph? For Christmas can I please have DC Superhero Girls teddy, Wonder Women book, rock books and kits, craft supplies, magnetic sand, animal footprint tracking kit, Frozen character glow-in-the-dark blanket, Frozen character Surprise in the Four Spirits, magic kit, Barbie, jewelry, Lego, puzzles, makeup, most of all I want a real life kitten in calico, candy maker, candy, Elsa head salon, Squishmallow 20 inch Scooter, T-Rex tooth, Unicorn Sociality Series, princess costumes, more songs for my karaoke, watch bands, guitar, dolls, Cry Babies Magic Tears, Pursy Pets Alive, blocks, Playdoh, sparkly slime, slippers, Elsa and Anna figures, books, yo-yo, playing cards, ghost spider stuffy, Batgirl stuffy, hair accessories, Gabby dollhouse, Carmen Sandiego books, Carmen Sandiego toy and games, bracelet making set, video games, Polly Picket stuff, jewelry box, stickers, rings, Hatchimal, photo album, Beverley Cleary books, DC Superhero girls toys, National Geographic books, I Survived book series, pillows, clothes, clay, bath bomb, notebook, multi colour pen, Pets Alive, Squishmallow, rocks and minerals, broke open geodes. Love, Arilynn (P.S. Thank you Santa and Mrs. Claus and the reindeer, but this year can you please finish your cookies and Rudolph’s carrots.)
Dear Santa, First I’ll say what I would like for Christmas: radio, led lights, Titanfall 2 disk because Javan deleted it and I really liked it, one month of free Wi-Fi and data, big plastic F-18, iPad, paint, skis, mini game thing. I extremely want the top 5. Next is questions: If you get less things do you get more of what you want or not? Love, Halen (P.S. Please save me a cookie.)
Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? I hope you are having fun and Mrs. Claus is too. How is Rudolph with his shiny red nose? How are the other reindeer doing? I hope they are doing well. Here’s what I want for Christmas: a digital watch, Barbies, teddies, cozy slippers, necklaces, a Squishmallow and some candy so that I can have picnics with my teddy. Merry Christmas Santa! Ho! Ho! Ho! From, Naola
Dear Santa, How are you? Could I please have a jet pack and Spiderman suits, an iPad, Lego, electronic Mario and Luigi set. From, Nate
Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? I am doing well. Is Rudolph’s nose still shining bright? I don’t really need any presents but I would like a new fishing net, a new toy F-18, a pair of adjustable skis, ear pods and Kombi mittens. From your friend, Kaleb
Dear Santa, Can you please get me a Nerf minigun that has another little gun that has a knife that is red. How are the reindeer? Can you please bring me a Minecraft Hammer Nerf gun. How are the elves? Can I also have a Lego monster jam truck. How is Mrs. Claus? Can you get me a Stitch and Style. From, Korey (P.S. Can you get me a new pocket knife.)
Dear Santa, Could you please bring me a mini Ski-Doo and a football? By the way, how are you? How is Mrs. Claus? I hope you have a great Christmas. I would also like a pocket knife. Love, Connor
Dear Santa, Can I have a hoverboard? Can I please have a phone and a collection of Lego? Will you have some treats? Oh, and one more thing. How is Mrs. Claus and how is Rudolph doing? From, Carson
Dear Santa, How are you? I am good and I hope you are too. Can you please bring me a toy that I can give to a kid that needs one? I would also like a nice pink shirt and some nice summer shorts please. You can give me other toys too, but you can decide which toys to give me. I’d like a Happy Family set. Is it boring for you way up there? May I also have some markers? I hope you are happy Santa and I also hope that you get something for Christmas too. Good bye. Love, Sabrina
Hi Santa! How are you doing? May I have an Apple watch, a Squishmallow, a bed set, a sign that says my name, a kitten and accessories. Can the Squishmallow be a big owl and can you make sure our house has decorations. From, Kaylee
Dear Santa, How are you doing? I am doing good this Christmas. How is Mrs. Claus doing? Can you please give me these toys? Can I have a Lego F1 car, a Lego Ferrari, a Lego F15 jet, a Lego Technic F1 car, go cart, Lego Technic truck, Lego tank, drone, night vision goggles, Chromebook, I Survived graphic novels, Top Gun Lego F-18 jet, lava lamp, puppy, collar, leash, kittens, dog coat, wolf, $1000, bounce-back soccer, toy F-18, cross necklace, rockets for skis, a good yo-yo, Other Guys hat with a light, sketching pencil, Lega Ninjago, Crystal King Lego set (for Kevin), a toy shiny gun, a Nerf sniper rifle, a toy rifle, Lego robot, air soft rifle, air soft sniper with scope. For stuff for stockings I would like a flash light, little stuffy, ornaments, rock collection, bff bracelet. And back to the toys again, I would like Preston Fire merch hoody, a shovel, a pocket knife with my name on it please, and air pods. Have a great Christmas! Love, Erik
Dear Santa, I love you! May I please have a remote controlled drone and a white and golden Freddy plushy and pj’s. How is Rudolph? How are the elves? I also would like a computer. I am so excited for Christmas! May I also have a jet pack to fly to school? Love, Caiden
Dear Santa, What kind of cookies do you like Santa? Can I get cozy socks, a 3-D pen, roller skates and a candle making set. For Macy can I get a Lego Mini Mouse set and a Gabby Cat doll house. For myself I would like a coffee mug and a Rambo High orange doll with skis. From, Taya
Dear Santa, How are all the elves doing? You are probably wondering what I want. It might be a tall order. I like having Christmas with my family. Also, how old are you? Santa, do not give Danny video games please. Bye and Merry Christmas, Zoe