Published December 22, 1999
These are children’s letters, ages 4-11, to their beloved Santa Claus, published on the Internet. Dear Santa: …
This is my first Christmas. I can’t wait to see what the excitement is all about. —Gregory
This year I don’t want clothes. Socks and underwear are ok. Please send my dearest cousin Erin a nice sports car! —Shane
Can I see you on Christmas? How do you get threw a house without a chimney? Can I see your raeindeer and your elves? Who are you. really? —Joey
This next part is from Joey’s Mom: Joey has been pretty good this year. He is 10 and still believes! Although he is beginning to ask questions.
Please bring my bud Robbie a soundcard for his puter. —Darren
I hope Rudolph’s nose is shining bright enough for you to find your way around. If you run into trouble, dad says you can plug into our wall socket to recharge your landing lights. —Jeffrey
Now it’s my turn. I know that you probably can’t zero out Mommy’s credit card, but if you can, please do it by January 2000. —Susan
I’m pretty little, so there’s not much I want yet. Mom said I might get a climbing gym since you know I’m a little monkey! —Alexander
I have been a good girl. My mom says so too. Please send some more things that float in the bath because we’re out. —Jana
… And most of all I would like a boy-friend. Yes I know, but here are a few things that I think would make a good boyfriend for me: nice, intellegent, not ugly, thats about all. Now here are a few choices: Jeff King, Nathan Stewart, and Adam Carr. —Pamela
My dad has one of the reindeer in the freezer. He went hunting in the rain. Does this mean you’ll only have 7 reindeer this year? —Ashley
Daddy says his big truck must be licensed in every state he drives it, or he would be in trouble. Do you get into any trouble with the highway patrol flying around the world? —Luke
We’re going to be at our nanny and grampy’s this year for Christmas. Can you find us there? It’s a new condo and I don’t know the way. Please write back so we can talk about this. —Brandon & Taylor
Oh yeah, Robbie says you are probably tired of cookies. Carla says she knows what you like. So this year it’s cheese! Just try to get it before my Dad does. —Michael
If all the children leave you cookies you must have to go on a diet. I bet Mrs. Clause can hardly snuggle with you. Mom says that wasnt nice about the cookies, so sorry if I hurt your feelings, okay? Well any way please send me lots of cool stuff. —Adam
I will leave some biscuits and orange juice for you. That’s probably better for you than all those sweets. — Rhys
I think l have been pretty good this year. My mom and dad may say differently. I just want a puppy, but l know my parents might say no in the appartment. But any pet would do really. Thats it. —Hannah
I admit it. I’ve been bad sometimes. They couldn’t prove anything, so could I please have the pellet gun now. —Loren
I am 5 years old. I have my 1st loose tooth so I’ll need a new tooth soon. —Karissa
More stuffed animals! I can make room, really. I love them so much. —Paula
Hey! Its Kel here. My list is a heckuva lot shorter then the ones from my past. I really would like a watch, exatly like my old one that *oops* I put thru the washing machine by mistake. I’m easy to please. I’ll be 14 soon...like Peter Pan, I’ll not grow up! I know a good thing being a kid. —Kellan
Could you drop off my favorite things that I always wanted? I can’t wait ‘til you come to my house. I will make sure that I keep the dog upstairs. —Kristina
One thing I want most is a present for my sister Cathryn, since she will be going in the hospital. I love my sister alot. —Samuel
I want to have my ears pierced for Christmas and a hair streaker. Can Rudolph come to my birthday party on May 4? —Erin
I really want some tools and a toolbelt to carry them just like Daddy has. I can help Daddy fix things. I’ve been a really good girl. My bad brother Nicolas shouldn’t get any christmas presents. —Samantha
P.S. Make sure you don’t forget mom and dad. They were good too this year. —Zachary
You must have a lot of good kids to carry toys to. If you don’t have enough toys, you can give it to another little girl, that isn’t as lucky as I am. —Josee
I just thought that of all the letters that you recive you might just like one that says hi and how you are insted of having all the ones that say they want this and that. —Allison
I don’t care if you don’t give me what I want, I always like what you give me. —Jessica