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Cardinal Letters to Santa
Dec. 18, 2025 2:16 pm
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Kindergarten, Mrs. Okones
Dear Santa,
I love you, Santa. How do your reindeer fly? I have been really good this year at carpet time at school. I want a Roblox card for Christmas.
Love,
Tyrese
Dear Santa,
Where do you live? I’ve been good. I will give you milk and cookies. I help my brother do stuff and clean up. I just want a pumpkin that lights up and a bunk bed for Christmas.
Love,
Lincoln
Dear Santa,
When is it going to snow? What does Mrs. Claus do? Does she make cookies? I’m getting used to cleaning my room and taking naps. I want a big Barbie doll, actually 2 that are my size.
Love,
Layken
Dear Santa,
Why do you have a sleigh to fly? Why do we have to be good? I help my mom wash dishes. The thing that I want for Christmas is a king-size Barbie car that I can fit in.
Love,
GracieMae
Dear Santa,
Are elves real? How do you go so fast in one night? I help my mom count the dishes. At nighttime, I put clothes into a basket, a laundry basket. I want a grain cart on tracks, a Kinze. Also, a tractor with 2 tracks.
Love,
Callen
Dear Santa,
I love you, Santa. How old is Santa? Are you 11? I do good at sleeping in my own bed. I turn my Ipad off when Mom says. I want a new Spiderman toy because my old one is broken.
Love,
Kaysen
Dear Santa,
Do elves move? I have been good, I help my mom clean the house sometimes. I love my sisters, and am nice to them. I want a new blankie, Spiderman Legos, and Batman.
Love,
Knox
Dear Santa,
How do your elves fly? How does the North Pole work? I help Mom make turkey pies. I help Mom bake, I have been good. I want a kitty-cat toy and a little doggy toy.
Love,
Avery
Dear Santa,
I like you. How do you fly up in the sky? I help my mom and my dad and my grandma and I be nice to my sister. I want Percy the train off of Thomas.
Love,
Angel
Dear Santa,
How do you make so many presents? I have been good by being nice to friends. I want a combine, a tractor, and a barn for Christmas.
Love,
Ezra
Dear Santa,
How is the North Pole so cold? How do reindeer fly? I have been good by sometimes going to bed in my room by myself. I help Mom wash dishes and write stuff. I want a talking dolly for Christmas. I also want an activity to do by myself.
Love,
Kinsley
Dear Santa,
Why do you live in the North Pole? Why do you have elves? I have been really good. I do chores when my mommy asks me to. I would like a D-rex (off Jurassic World 3). And a spinosaurus.
Love,
Alex
Dear Santa,
Why do you have elves and reindeer? Why do you bring us toys? I’ve been good by sometimes cleaning my room. Actually, I will clean it today. First thing tomorrow. I really want a baby pony and a cute real reindeer with batteries.
Love,
Talia
Dear Santa,
Why do you always go through chimneys? Why do you have reindeer always? At home I think I respect my mom and I be a good boy. I also get off my Ipad. I want a little Santa toy. And I also want my brother to get the toys that he wants. Also, a sucker.
Love,
Miles
Dear Santa,
I wondered if I could have a girl elf on the shelf? How do you make so many toys? How do you make so many toys? I clean up my house so I have been very good. I would like a new bike.
Love,
Sofia
Dear Santa,
Do you help your elves make toys? I help clean up my toys at home and do laundry so I have been good. I would like an elf on a shelf. I also want a kit that has makeup and hair stuff.
Love,
Zoey
Dear Santa,
I like elves because they are cute. How do elves fly? Sometimes I help my babysitter wash dishes, but a long time ago. I am nice because I play with friends. I would like some more Polly Pockets.
Love,
Kate
Dear Santa,
How do you get som many toys out on Christmas Eve? I’ve been good, I help Mom clean up messes and my toys. I want a big workout set. Also, a no sleeve Packers Shirt.
Love,
Hank
Dear Santa,
How can reindeer fly? Why do the elves make the toys? I should be on the good list because I clean up after myself. I am also nice to other people. I want a new Bluey plushie. Also, a Bluey jeep I can drive.
Love,
Estrella
Kindergarten, Ms. Myers
Dear Santa,
I would like more Ken dolls for my barbie house. I would also like more necklaces and some new striped pajamas. I hope you are doing well. I also would maybe like some striped socks to match my pajamas.
Love,
Emilia A.
Dear Santa,
I want some toys. I got a new hat and it has white and blue letters. My pet spider is real. I want a Thomas the Tank engine please.
Love,
Waylon A.
Dear Santa,
I want a phone for Christmas and an Ipad.
Love,
Hasley C.
Dear Santa,
I wish for a horse with pretty hair for Christmas. I also want a pig and a cow. I really like baby horses.
Love,
Alayna D.
Dear Santa,
I want a little toy lama please. I am very kind to my friends. Is your winter really cold? I also know my ABC’s really good!
Love,
Carleigh D.
Dear Santa,
I want to take a picture with you. I also would like to give you a big hug. I want some Barbies for Christmas please. I want stuffies for Christmas please.
Love,
Penelope M.
Dear Santa,
I want you to bring me a toy motorcycle and also I really want you to bring me different suits so I can dress up as different jobs. I want some more friends in Kindergarten.
Love,
Sutter M.
Dear Santa,
I would like you to bring me a bike. I am 5 years old.
Love,
Liam M.
Dear Santa,
I want some earrings so I can get my ears pierced. I like yogurt too. Art is my favorite thing at school. I am 5 years old.
Love,
Katarina M.
Dear Santa,
I want a toy dinosaur and a robot. I want Bluey.
Love,
Kiaus O.
Dear Santa,
I have been a good girl. I would please like a present from you. I have been learning a lot at school. Can I please have a new Gabby Dollhouse.
Love,
Amaya P.
Dear Santa,
I want an American Girl Doll. I also want a big barbie doll house please. I want a new baby puppy.
Love,
Amari P.
Dear Santa,
I like your reindeer. Are your elves working hard? I want a phone and my own expensive car and a police car for Christmas. I also want a threewheeler and I want some shoes that are fluffy so when you wake up you can put them on. I really want some earmuffs please.
Love,
Carver S.
Dear Santa,
I want a ball and I also want a cat and a dog. I want a new lizard named Rock. I also want a new doll that comes with 100 clothes and makeup that is real.
Love,
Ayla T.
Dear Santa,
I want some cars, magnets and legos. I want a robot please.
Love,
Kinnick V.
Dear Santa,
I would probably like a bunch of video games and some board games. I would also like some action books please.
Love,
Gage W.
Dear Santa,
I want some magnet tiles and some books. I want a play kitchen too.
Love,
Korbin W
Second Grade, Ms. Wells
Dear Santa,
I want diecast cars, a remote control car, and magnetic tiles.
Your friend,
Memphis S.
Dear Santa,
I want a bracelet, necklaces, best friend things, and a LaBuBu Coca Cola. I would also like a butterfly hair clip and makeup set, and flower seeds.
Your friend,
Braelyn C.
Dear Santa,
I would like every LaBuBu, a 67 plushie, fake poop, a phone, Dog Man books, a squishie pickle, a fake knife, markers, a watergun, slime, money, a TV, and a Deer Monster plushie and shirt.
Love,
Holden D.
Dear Santa,
I want an apple watch, an apple tablet, an apple phone, and a pack of nails, a Santa plushie, a glow in the dark blanket and a glow in the dark clip on earrings.
Love,
Kora
Dear Santa,
I would like roller skates, kneepads, and a helmet. I would like a microphone with different modes, and two 10 foot sleds, and a scooter with big tires because I have a rock driveway.
Your friend,
Tycen P.
Dear Santa,
I would like Robux, a glow in the dark blanket, a 99 Nights deer plushie, Sorry game, a Coca Cola LaBuBu, led lights, Santa plushie, Spiderman plushie, remote control car, fruit by the foot, bouncy ball, 67 plushie, and an oogie boogie plushie from Jack the Skeleton of Night Before Christmas.
I have been really good this year!
Your friend,
Jackson C.
Dear Santa Claus,
This year I would like a 3D printer and things to go with it. I would like 5 round magnets. And last I would like 67 Robux cards.
I have been a good, good boy.
Love,
Carter B.
Dear Santa,
I would like a Santa plush, a drone, a robot that is remote controlled, a Coca Cola LaBuBu, a shark plush, Narwhal books, a glow in the dark blanket, 4 walkie talkies, magnet tiles, a Lamborghini poster, a mini fan, glow sticks, water gun, and a cool water bottle.
Are you ready for Christmas?
I have been good.
Your friend,
Enrique M.
Dear Santa,
I would like a letter from you!
For Christmas, I would like a sled, 3D printer, a toy Grinch, an AI powered puppy, a surprise cat or dog (a real one for a pet), a nerf gun, some robux and an Elf on the Shelf toy.
Thank you, Santa.
Are the reindeer ready to fly?
Love,
Layla L.
Dear Santa,
I would like piano, and a lot of stuffies.
I miss you. I have been good, only this year though!
Love,
Brielle L.
Dear Santa,
I have been good this year.
I would like a LaBuBu, some glow in the dark earrings, Durpy squish mellow, a Stitch toy, a new trampoline because my mine blew away, and a toy Carlita.
I would like to see you for Christmas because I have never woke up to see you before.
Love,
Ellen E.
Dear Santa,
I want a doll, fake makeup, two fake puppies, two fake cats, a gymnastics set, and a realistic baby doll, and a bed set for the doll for Christmas.
I have been very good this year.
How is Mrs. Claus?
Happy Christmas, Santa!
Love,
Oakley T.
Dear Santa Claus,
Can I have a PS5, please, Santa? And a headset. Thank you.
Your friend,
Sebastian W.
Dear Santa,
This is my Christmas list.
For Christmas I want roller skates, a red lipstick, and a sleepover with Adelyn, Brielle, and Layla.
How are the reindeer and Mrs. Claus doing?
Love,
Bradlie S.
Dear Santa,
I want a watergun, a toy mec, and a leggo set.
How are the reindeer?
Love,
Hendrix M.
Dear Santa,
I would like a skateboard, a ping pong table, a phone, a hoverboard, a marble run, a tablet, a racecar track, some racecars, some ice skates, roller skates, and a snow mobile.
I love you Santa.
Love,
Matthew M.
Dear Santa,
I want my own puppy, please. I want 10 quadrillion robux, a Caylus plushie, a laptop, a 3D printer, a joycon for the nintendo switch because mine broke off, and more bayblades, please.
Your Friend,
Isaac B.
Dear Santa,
The whole world loves you and you care about everybody to have a merry christmas. We love you so much. We hope you and your wife have a Merry Christmas! I would like a karaoke machine, a kitten, a mini stanley, a lot of bubble stuff, a normal size stanley, a sleepover with Kaylyn, black converse, red lipstick, 80’s outfit with roller skates, a reborn baby doll, Wimpy Kids books, sleepover with Bradlie, Kpop Demon Hunter and all the clothes and dolls, Mom to hire someone to french braid my hair, Dubai chocolate, white
bedazzled cowgirl hat that has Mira on it, a violin, white bedazzled cowgirl boots, mini backpack Kpop Demon Hunters, light up sign that says Sleigh Queen in cursive, medium sized gumball machine, Kpop Demon Hunter slime, all the stuff that a room need in Kpop Demon Hunter, mascara, nail glue with pink sparkly nails, Kpop Demon Hunter doll house, red high heels, and a microphone.
Love,
Adelyn F.
Dear Santa,
I would like roller skates, the Grinch, fake nails, and a jolly good Christmas!
I would like world peace, and for you and Mrs. Claus to have the best Christmas ever.
Is Rudolph doing good?
Love,
Kaylyn
Dear Santa,
I would like LaBuBu Coca Cola and LaBuBu clothes, and some friendship bracelets.
How are the elves? I have 3 Elf on the Shelf dolls.
From,
Zoey M
Second Grade, Ms. Johnston
Dear Santa,
My name is Addison and I am 8 years old. I feel like I’ve been pretty good this year. Please bring me a new pink dress, make-up, all colors of lip gloss and a new baby doll. How do you get to so many houses in one night? Thank you for the gifts you will bring.
Love,
Addison
Dear Santa,
My name is Beckett and I am 8 years old. I’ve been okay this year. I’ve tried to help my mom with my new baby sister. Could you please bring me a new football helmet this year. I saw it on amazon for $28. It is gray and the face guard is black. I would also like a WWE figure and some new football cleats. My old ones are really dirty. Are you real? I really want to know. Thank you.
Love,
Beckett
Dear Santa,
My name is Will and I am 8 years old. I have been really good at school this year, but picked on my sister alot at home. I will work on that in the next few weeks. For Christmas this year, I would like a new pet cat. Any color will do but I’d like a boy. I would also like an RC car, a PS5, robox, rainbow sunglasses, a football, a new fishing rod, and a kayak. Could I get another elf? How many people are on the good list this year? Did I make it? Thank you for all the toys you’ve given me over the last few years.
Love,
Will
Dear Santa,
My name is Bexley and I am 7 years old. I turn 8 in December. I have been good this year. I got a new baby brother last year and I am helpful with him. What I want for Christmas this year is a Barbie doll house, I Survived Books, a bath bomb, candy, LOL dolls, make-up, a jelly fish like what my teacher has in her classroom, new clothes, coloring items and Elphaba and Glinda dolls. What year was the first ever Christmas you worked? I hope everyone that is reading this has a good Christmas.
Love,
Bexley
Dear Santa,
My name is Brynlee and I am 8 years old. I think I have been really good this year. I got a new dog this year and I have helped clean up after him. For Christmas I would like a Wicked 2 playset, Elsa play set, a guitar, a new Barbie, monster truck,a trampoline and a new coloring set. I want to know if you are real? I really like your white beard. Please bring the reindeer with you.
Love,
Brynlee
Dear Santa,
My name is Jaxon and I am 7 years old. I think I’ve made your good list this year, but you’ll have to check. For Christmas this year I would like a pet fish and a new Ipad. When I play games on mine, it starts to glitch.
Love,
Jaxon
Dear Santa,
My name is Holston and I am 7 years old. I have been kind of good and kind of bad this year. I help my mom with laundry but I also fight with my brother sometimes. He starts it first. For Christmas this year, I would like a scooter, a 4 wheeler and a tree house out back. Some new sunglasses would be cool. How fluffy are your clothes?
Love,
Holston
Dear Santa,
My name is Brody and I am 8 years old. I have been good and bad this year. This week I have been good, it’s my first day back to school. I have been trying hard to be good at home to my brother. For Christmas this year I would like a Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, PS2, a laptop, dragon hot wheel set, snowboard, new clothes, a huge set of legos, and a Steve light with an on and off switch. I would also like it to snow on Christmas. How is your year going? Have you been good or bad? I bet you are good.
Love,
Brody
Dear Santa,
My name is Aryah and I am 7 years old. I have been good this year. I have helped my mom babysit my cousins and I help my dad at the carwash. I would like some skincare items, a new squishmellow, some mini-brand toys, some tools for my bracelet kit, some necklaces, some fidgets, a new stanley cup (teal is my favorite) and some new make-up. I hope you have a great night on Christmas.
Love,
Aryah
Dear Santa,
My name is Isla and I am 8 years old. I have been kind of good and kind of bad this year. I help play with my baby brother while mom cooks, and I checked on her when she fell. If I have something I don’t want, I try to give it to someone else. I would like an Ipad, Nintendo Switch, PS5, new white shoes, monstrous nightmare dragon, and light fury dragon toy. Could you please bring my baby brother an elf? I didn’t ask for much because I want you to save it for the other children.
Love,
Isla
Dear Santa,
My name is Raven and I am 7 years old. I have been good this year. Some examples are being nice to my sister, and have been really good at school this year. For Christmas this year I would like some make-up(lip gloss, lip balm, mascara, red lip stick) , a cell phone, clothes, red dress, red high heels, red earrings and bracelets, bracelet kit, squishy, make-up kit, skin care, a book, and candy. I want to know how you make toys?
Love,
Raven
Dear Santa,
My name is Colton and I am 7 years old. I have been good this year. I have been listening to the teacher and helping people during recess when they need help. At home, I have been helping my mom and dad with chores and being kind of nice to my sister. This year for Christmas, I would like a RC car, nerf guns, toy dirtbikes, mine tech decks, and toy trucks. I want you to know that I love you and I really like your reindeer.
Love,
Colton
Dear Santa,
My name is Aurora and I am 7 years old. I have been a little bit good this year. I help feed and water my cats, and play nicely with my sisters. I am listening to my parents at home. For Chiristmas this year, I would like some slime, Charmander pen, toy kitten,and a new scooter. I would like to know if you are real?
Love,
Aurora
Dear Santa,
My name is Sophia and I am 7 years old, but I will be 8 before Christmas. I have been good this year. At school, I play nicely with my friends, work hard at math. At home I play with my brother and help pick up. I think I could do better at home. For Christmas this year, I would like a guitar. I want to learn how to play it. I would also like to have a girl toy with powers from the Unicorn movie. One last thing is a gymnastics bar. I would like to know why people call you Santa? Do you even like that name?
Love,
Sophia
Dear Santa,
My name is Connor and I am 7 years old. I have been really good this year. I have been helping mom and dad alot at home. I help my mom clean the house and I help hand my dad tools to fix things around the house and nanas car. I have been doing my homework and being good at school this year. For Christmas this year I would like Yeeps and an update for my Oculus. I would like an old Nintendo. Some books I would like are, “There Was an Old Lady” book series, some “I Survived” books, “The Book with No Pictures”. I hope you read this letter and let me know if I am on the good list or the bad list. Do you help any kids open presents on Christmas?
Love,
Connor
Dear Santa,
My name is Zed and I am 7 years old. I have been kind of good this year. I have been staying up late after bedtime, and that’s why I said “kind of” good. I help mom around the house with loading the washing machine and washing the forks and spoons. I have been pretty good at school this year. For Christmas I would like a PS5 and a VR headset. I would also like a blue lamborghini. I can’t drive yet, so I will let my mom drive it until I am old enough. I would like a new tablet, with extra storage, so I can download more games to play, especially Roblox. I Survived 911 book, a robot dog, and a math game for my tablet.
Love,
Zed
Dear Santa,
My name is Ashlynn and I am 7 years old. I have been good this year. I have been doing really good at school and I have been cleaning up after myself at home, and helping take cans outside. For Christmas this year, I would like a new baby doll and some new clothes for her. I would also like some coloring books, markers, and crayons. I would like some clothes and a new pair of shoes.
Love,
Ashlynn
Dear Santa,
My name is Clark and I am 8 years old. I have been good this year. I have been really nice to my mom, and help her with the dishes and the trash. My brother and I play nice together when we play Roblox, but sometimes we fight. This year for Christmas I would like a golden Batman car toy, robot, a remote control car, and anything that can help my family. I was wondering why is the Elf on the Shelf so crazy?? He put toilet paper all around the Christmas tree at my papa’s house!! Am I on the bad list or the good list? I will leave you a cookie and I hope you have a great night traveling, Santa.
Love,
Clark
Dear Santa,
My name is Jack and I am 7 years old. I don’t really know if I’ve been good enough this year. I help mom pick up things at home, but I mess with my sister sometimes. I am doing good at school and I like coming to school. Math is my favorite! This year I would like hot wheels, lego sets, markers, crayons and things to color and draw with. I don’t have any questions yet, but I’ll let my mom know if I do.
Love,
Jack

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