Originally Published on: Dec. 22, 2010
Third-graders at two Mehlville elementary schools — Hagemann and Trautwein — first-graders at Hagemann and Beasley Elementary pupils wrote the following letters to Santa Claus:
Dear Santa,
For Christmas can I have a cool radio-controlled rattlesnake? I think it looks cool. It was in a magazine.
Love, Zack
Dear Santa,
Merry Christmas! Ho! Ho! I want an iPod Touch. I have been asking for it. I would love it. I will leave cookies and milk if you drink all of it because last year I saw your milk in my refrigerator. Thank you for last year’s presents under my tree and in my stocking.
Love, Hanna
Dear Santa,
I know your elves are working very hard on the toys. So can I help with the toys?
And if I want to help, you’ll have to turn me into an elf.
Love, Olivia
Dear Santa,
I do not know how you make those reindeer fly. And how do you come down the chimney? Hmm. Santa, how do you come to the houses so quick? Thank you.
Love, Alex
Dear Santa,
Did Christmas exist when you were a kid? My Christmas wish would be a hat made out of chocolate. But when you deliver all the presents, do you get any presents? I guess not. You know, if everyone all over the world gets presents and not you, well it just doesn’t seem fair! I’ll give you a gift, Santa. Well, Merry Christmas, Santa. Ho. Ho. Ho.
Sincerely, Matthew
Dear Santa,
I want Call of Duty: Black Ops, Halo: Reach, two of every Nerf gun, a robo hamster, DSi, a flat-screen TV and for all the kids who have no money or home, for them to have those things.
Your friend, Owen
Dear Santa,
All I want for Christmas is Justice clothes, Justice earrings that jingle and a Santa hat. I also want a Bichon Frise and I really want a hamster. That is all I want for Christmas. Merry Christmas!
Love, Paige
Dear Santa,
This year I want a mini-laptop, a cell phone and three skateboards. Also, a dirt bike, an iPod and big skateboard ramp. And that is all I want for Christmas.
Sincerely, Ethan
Dear Santa,
You know how much I love Christmas so I will give you the news flash of what I want. I want Lego sets like Star Wars, City, World Racers and Halo. I would like Nerf guns like the Longstrike CS-6 and any other Nerf guns. I would like video games like Halo: Reach, Resident Evil 4 and could you get me an Xbox? I also want a laptop. This would be helpful so I’m not bugging Dad and Susie to get on the computer. Keep making Christmas jolly, Santa.
Sincerely, Alex
Dear Santa,
I want a life-size dollhouse that I can fit in. I want a couch in it, TV, mini-refrigerator, mini-microwave, tables and a TV stand. I want a life-size dollhouse because I want to feel like a doll.
Sincerely, Madison
Dear Santa,
I have been good this year. I clean my room and feed my dog. Can you get my sister a pony? Can I have a DS because I can chat with my friend and put funny faces on and play games on it.
Love, Ruth
Dear Santa,
Will you tell me something? I was so good this year. I want Lego Indiana Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark and the Temple of Doom. Have a great Christmas.
Love, Max
Dear Santa,
I have been good all year. I have helped my mom clean the whole apartment. I help my mom take out the trash and I polish the whole apartment. I want my mom to have earrings because she is the best mom in the world. I want a ping pong table.
Love, Haley
Dear Santa,
This year I have been good because I listened. I want a PlayStation 3. On Christmas, I am going to be in my basement all night. I am going to give you one cookie and a glass of milk. I am going to touch your hairy beard. I can’t wait until Christmas.
Sincerely, John
Dear Santa,
I want for Christmas this year a new Pokemon video game for Wii. I want it because I did something good this year and it was cleaning up the house. I want something for my mom and she would like a great Christmas because she wants to be happy. I want a soccer ball because I don’t have one and I play soccer, too. I wonder if you can fit in the chimney.
Sincerely, Regis
Dear Santa,
I have been good this year. So can you please bring me some toys? I want Nerf guns, Lego set, Wii games, Hot Wheels cars and a shooting game that plugs in the TV. Please bring all the stuff I want. P.S. Pleassseeeee …
Love, Joey
Dear Santa,
Can I have a flat-screen TV for Christmas? Because my uncle is really nice to me and I want to give him something really big because I really love him.
For Christmas I want an Xbox, PlayStation 3, DSi XL, DS 3D, Wipeout the video game, Paper Jamz, a new sled and a lot of snow.
That is what I want for Christmas.
Sincerely, William
Dear Santa,
Santa, I have been good at math and I got an A. For Christmas, I want a DS, black boots and a new ball. I want a DS because I will put funny faces on it. I want black boots so I can go throw the snow. I want a new ball so I can play with my dad.
Love, Ayanna
Dear Santa,
I want you to give me a blue pack of Pokemon cards. Don’t forget to look at my Christmas list.
Love, Colin
Dear Santa,
Will you please bring me a new Wii? I am really begging for this. To help you, this is what the game is called — Epic Mickey.
Love, Jeremy
Dear Santa,
I want a remote-control spy car that you can record and take videos. I want a spy helicopter with a camera and video.
Love, Caden
Dear Santa,
I want a scooter and I want a new dollhouse. I want a toy car that can move.
Love, Grace
Dear Santa,
I really want a Kung Fu Zhu Zhu Pet and the battle area, please. Can you please fix our snowman? It has broken lights.
Love, Ethan
Hagemann Elementary third grade
Dear Santa,
I would like a Star Wars spaceship and some Playmobil toys!
Your friend, Jared
Dear Santa,
I know you are very busy, but I would like three things. I would like a purple guitar and an iPod. Please! Thank you. I don’t care what color the iPod is. And I would like a bird, please. Thank you for the present last year. P.S. I will give you some cookies. Merry Christmas!
Love, Olivia
Dear Santa,
If you have time to get me the things I want, can I have a Star Wars Battle Droid? And a regular Clone Trooper from the Clone Wars’ season one? Also, can I have the complete season two of “Star Wars: the Clone Wars” on DVD?
Your friend, Arek
Dear Santa,
I hope I wasn’t naughty. I hope I was nice. Please don’t give me coal. Things I want for Christmas: Call of Duty: Black Ops, Halo: Reach and a Kinect.
Love, Chase
Dear Santa,
I really want a hamster and another American Girl doll named Laney. I also want an iPod Touch and my own laptop. I also want a Crayon maker and an electric guitar.
Your friend, Delaney
Dear Santa,
All I want for Christmas is a disco ball, Justice slippers, the game Trouble and 20 candy canes. That is what I want for Christmas, Santa Claus. And I really want to see you. Oh, I almost forgot: Merry Christmas!
Love, Claire
Dear Santa,
Thank you for taking time to deliver your goodies to everybody around the world. I’m sure you are extremely busy. What I want for Christmas is Lego Indiana Jones’ Race for Stolen Treasure, Lego Harry Potter the video game, Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle and a German shepherd for the family. Thank you for all you do.
Yours truly, Kevin
Dear Santa,
Can I get a white and black stuffed, spotted puppy, please, and can I get a football, too. That is all want, plus a necklace.
Your friend, Jacobi
Trautwein Elementary third grade
Dear Santa,
I have helped my mom with the laundry. I really want you to bring me a GoGo puppy. Can you bring my mom a golden ring that says No. 1 Mom in the World? For my dad, can you bring a new pair of tickets for Colorado so he can go skiing for Christmas? Please bring my sister a new outfit that says I Love Santa. I really want a DSi for Christmas.
Love, Ilvana
Dear Santa,
I have been good this year. I have been cleaning my room every day. I do the things I have to do without getting told to. I am going to tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a makeup kit. I want a phone for Christmas and can I get a computer? And can I get some new clothes this year? And a camera. And can I get a video camera this year?
Love, Amanda
Dear Santa,
I’ve been good this year. I clean up my room. I want an iPod Touch this year. I want an Xbox Live. I want a DSi. I want something for my baby sister. Her name is Emma. How are you doing? How are the elves doing? I play football. How is Mrs. Claus doing? How are the reindeer doing.
Love, Joey
Dear Santa,
I’ve been good. I helped my sister get dressed. I want a DS or DSi. I also want a Pokemon game. Can you help my cousin’s leg be better? Did you know my sister just had a cavity and she had laughing gas? I hope I have the best Christmas. Do you have me on the naughty list? Did you know that this letter can be on the newspaper? I hope it can. Is it hard getting around the world delivering presents? I hope you give me a lot of presents. Will you come to St. Louis?
Sincerely, Alex
Dear Santa,
I have been good all year long. I have been cleaning my room every day. And when it is a snow day, I will help my dad. Can I have a camera for Christmas and a tea kit?
Love, Selma
Dear Santa,
I have been good this year. I have been good at school. I let my friend have my lizard. My mom said that she can have it. I let my sister borrow my coat. That’s how I have been good this year.
Love, Symone
Dear Santa,
I have been good so far. I just want one thing — for you to visit the town and a chance to be like you. And you’re the one that saved Eve’s Christmas that was almost destroyed. Some of the Christmases have been down a lot. I know with your power you can save.
Love, Laron
Dear Santa,
I have been good by being nice. For Christmas I like to spend time with my family and friends. I could do anything to get money and donate it. What I want for Christmas is everything on my Christmas list. I mean I care for myself and others. I want you, Santa, to get my sister No. 1 everything. I love Christmas to see my cousin and family members. But I love to spend time with my mom, dad and my No. 1 sister. I love her.
Love, Lindsey
Dear Santa,
What I want for Christmas is a DSi, a chalkboard, a Smart Board, a plain DS, a pony set, video games, Just Dance 2 game, Disney Sing It, a basketball and a game called Petpet Park. That is all I want for Christmas. I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas this year. And a Zhu Zhu Pets Playset.
Love, Danielle
Dear Santa,
I have been a good boy. I am really excited about Christmas. I hope you will like our milk and cookies. I know you will bring us presents — presents like a car, a boat and a Wii game. Merry Christmas, Santa.
Love, Ben
Dear Santa,
I’ve been waiting for you. I want a new video game. I am 8 and a boy. I am Asian. My family is from Vietnam. I like winter because my birthday is in January. I have been good this year. My Christmas tree is white but we put up a green tree now. I hope to have lots of presents this year. Oh, I also want a black Wii.
Sincerely, Dylan
Beasley Elementary pupils
Dear Santa,
How are you and your reindeer? What do you do when you are not giving out presents? Do you sleep or sled ride or maybe even go to the beach like George Washington? Oh I know you probably get the reindeer ready, the elves and presents. Anyway, do any kids get you something for Christmas? Do the elves get you something or does Mrs. Claus get you something? What kind of cookies do you like? Do the reindeer want cookies too or just carrots? I hope you have a good Christmas.
From Kennedy
Dear Santa,
How are you? What do you do at the North Pole during Christmas? Does Mrs. Claus have to wash your suit every Christmas? How do your reindeer fly when you want them to? I think you’re really cool. What is your favorite kind of Christmas cookie? How do your reindeer fly when you have that heavy sack full of presents? What do you do when you’re not delivering presents? What is your favorite Christmas cookie shape? Are you the same person as St. Nicholas? A lot of people like you. I’m one of those people.
Sincerely, Hannah
Dear Santa,
How are you? I want some new DS games for Christmas What are your favorite cookies? Because mine are chocolate cookies. I hope that you can come to the homes. Another thing that I want for Christmas is a laptop.
Your friend, Arlax
Dear Santa,
Are you ready for Christmas? I am ready. Can you travel all around the world? How are your reindeer? I hope you are going to have a great Christmas.
Take care, Adam
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? What kind of cookies do you like? This is what I want to have for Christmas. I want a puppy and a kitten. I want to show my friends, Arial, Hannah, Kennedy and Megan. I have been good this year. Also for Christmas I want a computer. Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend, Brooke
Dear Santa,
How are you and Mrs. Claus? Are you ready to deliver all kinds of presents? How long does it take to deliver all the presents? How do you go down chimneys if some people don’t have any? I hope you and Mrs. Claus and the reindeer have a good Christmas.
Your friend, Alex
Dear Santa,
Hi, Santa Claus. How are your reindeer? I know some of your reindeers names: 1. is Blitzen, 2. is Dasher. That’s all I can think of though. So is everything OK at the North Pole? How is Mrs. Claus? Santa can you bring me a Pillow Pet for Christmas? And can I have a walkie talkie set that I can talk to friends from long distance? If you can, please bring me those. Have a good Christmas and a happy New Year.
Sincerely, Skylar
Dear Santa,
I have been good and I want five presents from you. I want a DS and other things. How are the reindeer and Mrs. Claus and the elves, too? So how are you, Santa? Some of my brothers have been mean and nice to me. I have been very good this year Santa. Please write back.
From, Sasha
Dear Santa,
How are you and the reindeer doing? Is Mrs. Claus OK? What is the favorite food of the reindeer? What reindeer is your favorite? For Christmas I would like an American Girl doll. The other thing that I would like is a new winter coat. P.S. I would also like a new blue soccer ball.
Love, Georgia
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? Are you and Mrs. Claus doing OK at the North Pole? I hope you have a lot of kids on the nice list. I need one thing this Christmas for my family: It is to have the best Christmas ever. I hope you have a good Christmas, too.
Love, Megan
Dear Santa,
Thank you for Alissa, my elf. She is a lot of fun. I really like seeing her once a year. This year they came at a good time because we have a lot of basketball games to go to, so Alissa can get me stuff that I can use at the games.
Sincerely, Nicole
Dear Santa,
How are the reindeer doing? How are the elves? For Christmas I want a Nerf Wii game and a new bike. Are you and the elves making gifts for the kids? I hope you get all the presents done. For Christmas I will get you some cookies and some carrots for your reindeer. For Christmas I hope you got my baby cousin something for him. For Christmas I hope you get to all the kids.
Love, Grayson
Dear Santa,
How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? For Christmas I would please like 10 Squinkies. Are you cold when you are on the sleigh? How do your reindeer fly? Can your reindeer only fly if there is Christmas cheer? I would also like four packs of gum. Am I naughty or nice? Do your elves make the presents? I would also like a new toothbrush. I would like a picture of your elves, sleigh, reindeer and North Pole.
Alyssa
Dear Santa,
How are you doing today? What is your favorite type of cookie? How tiny are the elves? I want a remote control helicopter. Do you have a huge Christmas tree? My favorite reindeer is Rudolph. I hope I am not on the naughty list. Who is the biggest reindeer? When you are in a neighborhood, do the reindeer jump from house to house or fly? When were you born? See you on Dec. 25.
Sincerely, Adam
Dear Santa,
How are you? I am doing good. I hope am not on the naughty list. I tried not to be. In case you forget, there are 12 days until Christmas. I am going to put out cookies. What is your favorite kind? How is Mrs. Claus? I hope she is OK. Can you please get me an iPod for Christmas? Are your reindeer getting energy for their big day? I sure hope so. Have a good day. Bye. Merry Christmas.
From, Kylie
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? How is Rudolph, Dasher, Prancer, Dancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen? Am I naughty or nice? May I please have a guitar, laptop and iPod Touch? How old are you? Santa, what is your favorite cookie? You’re the best person in the world. I hope I am nice.
Olivia
Dear Santa,
How is your day going? Is Mrs. Claus OK? How cold is the North Pole? What kind of cookie do you like the best? Are you ready for Christmas? Are Dasher, Dancer, Cupid, Comet, Donner, Vixen, Prancer and Blitzen ready for Christmas? Can I pretty, pretty please have a puppy for Christmas? Am I on the naughty list because I try not to be on the naughty list all the time. Are your elves done wrapping presents? What is your favorite time of the year besides Christmas? How many kids are on the nice list? How do you travel the world in one night and how much time do you have? What is your favorite kind of drink that you like? How fast do your reindeer go? I appreciate what you do Santa Claus.
Sincerely, Brooke
Dear Santa,
How are you? I am very very good. The Elf on the Shelf is kind of creepy. I want a remote control navy boat, a toy truck that is a flat bed that carries the boat and a toy crane. I wish you a merry Christmas.
From, Anthony
Dear Santa,
How is it going at the North Pole? It is probably very cold over there. How is Mrs. Claus doing at the North Pole? These are some things I hope to get: Toy air planes, toy little navy boat, and toy army man. I hope you like cookies.
Sincerely, Trenton
Dear Santa,
Are you ready for Christmas? Do you have enough presents for everyone? I would like a puppy and a DS and a toy. I’m going to leave some cookies and milk. I hope you have a happy holiday.
Your friend, Stephen
Dear Santa,
How are you, good or bad? Does Rudolph get sick on Christmas Eve? What kind of cookies do you like? Do your elves work day and night? Does Mrs. Claus tell you to get on a diet? When it is Christmas Eve I would really like a Wii.
Sincerely, Marcus
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? Have I been naughty or nice? I hope I have been nice. What is your favorite kind of cookie? For Christmas can you bring me a pottery wheel and some clay colored or plain? It does not matter. Beware of Bitsy. She is still getting used to you. How can I get a secret elf like Georgia? Can I get an autograph of Rudolph? Have a merry Christmas.
Love, Destiny
Dear Santa,
Am I on the naughty list? Is it cold at the North Pole? I really hope I get a puppy. If there is no chimney, how do you get in houses? I appreciate that you give me presents that I really like. How are the elves doing? I get to pet Donder on my short vacation. We also get to read a Christmas book every day for seven days.
Love, Alex
Dear Santa,
Are you having fun at the North Pole? I appreciate you delivering presents. How do you go around the world in one day? I might not make cookies this year. How do you fit all those presents on the sleigh? I think some of them fall out. Do you have a computer at the North Pole? I think you don’t. Am I on the naughty list? I hope not because I am trying to be nice.
Sincerely, PJ
Dear Santa,
How is your day? Well I am doing good. How are the reindeer? How are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen? I would love to go down the chimney. I would love to go to the North Pole. It would be fun. Am I on the naughty list? I tried to be good. How is Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer? Is it hard to have the reindeer pull the sleigh? Do they get sick? Are you late sometimes to deliver the presents? Are the elves doing good and I heard that they have pointy ears. Is that true?
Love, Day
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? How cold does it get in the North Pole? All I want for Christmas is a hamster and a purple DSi. Am I on the naughty list? I have tried really hard to be good. How are the reindeer doing? Can you control the snow? If you can, I also want 16 feet of snow on Christmas. Merry Christmas.
Sincerely, Nicole
Dear Santa,
I appreciate all the work you have done. I love Christmas so very much. What are your favorite cookies? Santa, I want a Justin Bieber calendar. How are the reindeer? I hope I’m not on the naughty list. Is it really cold at the North Pole? Is it hard to come down a chimney? I would like an iPod Touch please. Is it hard to ride a sleigh? Thank you for coming for every boy and girl on Christmas Eve.
Sincerely, Alexis
Dear Santa,
How are you doing because I’m feeling great. If you want, I can tell you one thing I want. Well, here it is: Kung Fu armor. I’m all ready. How about you? Are you ready? Do you think I have been good this year, do you? I think I was good.
Your friend, Logan
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? How is Mrs. Claus? How is Rudolph? Can you please bring me a Wii? How are the rest of your reindeer doing? Is the North Pole cold? Is going down chimneys fun? When you go deliver presents is it cold and dark? I think that the North Pole is very, very cold.
Your friend, Kelsey
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? Are you getting ready for Christmas? What kind of cookies do you like? I hope I am on the nice list. I tried to be good this year. I am going to leave cookies this year, too. I bet your elves are working hard. I will leave nine apples for your reindeer. I hope you have a merry Christmas.
From, Christian
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? Santa, you are my hero. How is Mrs. Claus doing? I hope you did not put me on the naughty list. I tried to be good this year. How are your reindeer doing? Because I think they are doing fine. This is the last thing to tell you and that is, can you get me a real puppy?
Your friend, Paige
Dear Santa,
How are you? What is your favorite cookie? Have I been good? What I want for Christmas is a scooter. How is Cupid and Rudolph? I hope you can give me some candy. Thank you for all of your hard work. What is your favorite holiday? My favorite holiday is Christmas because it’s about you. Right now we are learning about dinosaurs.
Your friend, Jordan
Dear Santa,
How are you and your reindeer? How was your summer? What is your favorite cookies? For Christmas I want a Lalaloopsy. What is your favorite Christmas song? Mine is “Jingle Bells.” Please write back.
Your friend, Madison
Dear Santa,
How are you doing at the North Pole? Thank you for all the presents you gave me. Was I nice or was I naughty? What are your reindeer named? I would like an Xbox 360. If you can I need a Wii. Merry Christmas.
Your friend, Jacob
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have been good. Can I please have the game Head Boards? It would be nice if I could have a pet. May I please have a merry Christmas? It would also be nice if I could have something you can do with dinosaurs. It would be awesome if I could have the new DS game with Wizards of Waverly Place. I want you to be safe. I want a Justin Bieber CD. I want a skateboard.
Your friend, Savanah
Dear Santa,
I have been good lately. It will be nice for you to bring me some Littlest Pet Shops. Thank you very much. I have been helping my mom lately.
Your friend, Haley
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want the AT-AT. I have been helping my mom. I also want a very friendly dog because I have been getting along with my sister better than last year.
Your friend, Alex
Dear Santa,
I have been helping a lot around the house this year. I would really love if you could bring me the American Girl doll Laine for Christmas. I have also been sharing my toys. I would also want a Beyblade so that I can play Beyblade with my brothers. Thanks.
Your friend, Payton
Dear Santa,
I have a few questions. Are the elves behaving? Do the reindeer fly straight? Do you say: “Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night” at the end of Christmas? It doesn’t matter what you get me, but I really want a DS for Christmas. Merry Christmas, Santa. Please write back.
Your friend, Lorelei
