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Pekin Letters to Santa
Dec. 18, 2025 8:09 am
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Kindergarten, Mrs. Glick
Dear Santa,
Please send help! Can I send my brother to the North Pole. Just kidding. I help my mom with chores around the house and my dad with tasks. I would love to have a bike and some surprises too. I will bake some cookies. Send love to the elves.
Love from,
Rumae
Dear Santa,
I have been a good friend and big sister this year. I am learning how to count backwards. I would really like a big girl bike for Christmas. I hope it snows too!
Love from,
Hayden
Dear Santa,
I’ve been a good boy this year! For Christmas I would like an orange transformer, a raccoon trap, and the Hot Wheels Shark Track Set. I am excited to open presents! Is your favorite food cookies?
Love from,
Lane
Dear Santa,
I would like earmuffs and magnets. I am excited for snow.
Love from,
Adley
Dear Santa,
I am excited to see my cousins and family this Christmas. I am also excited to make cookies and have hot chocolate. This year I am hoping for a toy hay swather to add to my toy farm.
Love from,
Beau
Dear Santa,
How are you and Mrs. Claus and your reindeer? I have been good. Please I would like a car for my Barbies and a wrist-wrap unicorn. Thank you! Merry Christmas!
Love from,
Lena
Dear Santa,
How do the reindeer fly? I would like a wheelchair for my Barbie. I really want a real kitty. Mama and baby pets Alive turtle. Barbie Go-Cart. A kitchen for my generation dolls. Pink cow squishmallow. Makeup organizer. I love you Santa! Fly safe!
Love from,
Blayre
Dear Santa,
How old are you? I would like a reindeer toy, a Santa toy, ten costumes, Fortnite key chain, fortnite clothes, fortnite sniper hat and shoes.
Love from,
Zeke
Dear Santa,
I tried to be good this year. I didn’t shove anybody, kick anybody, or bite anybody. I want more Play-Doh for Christmas. I want a toy cat that I can walk. Am I on the good list or the bad list? I actually don’t want to know. What is your favorite cookie? How are all of the reindeer at the North Pole?
Love from,
Bayleigh
Dear Santa,
I would like to have toy tractors and a farm and farm animals. Also, maybe worker toys for outside.
Love from,
Maddux
Dear Santa,
I’m excited because you are coming. I would love a Barbie for Christmas, Barbie Dream House, and Demon Hunter.
Love from,
Summer
Dear Santa,
I am excited to put up our Christmas tree. I want a new book for Christmas. Merry Christmas!
Love from,
Rex
Dear Santa,
I would like a toy owl, art supplies, and Barbies. What is your favorite holiday?
Love from,
Calliope
Dear Santa,
I would like paint and craft supplies. Who is your favorite reindeer?
Love from,
Brooks
Dear Santa,
How are you doing Santa? I would like a doll and a unicorn. I love your reindeer.
Love from,
Claire
Dear Santa,
I would love to have a computer with games. Can you also bring me headphones? I like the presents you make.
Love from,
Seth
Dear Santa,
I have been a good boy. I would like a Lego ship and a Lego train. I think you like chocolate chip cookies, would you like me to leave you some? I will leave you some milk to go with it.
Love from,
Wyatt
Dear Santa,
I want a playhouse and a Lego set. I am also wondering how the reindeer fly?
Love from,
Nate
Dear Santa,
I would like a baby doll and Peppa Pig toy for Christmas. What is your favorite cookie?
Love from,
Ruby
Kindergarten, Mrs. Holthus
Dear Santa,
What is your favorite toy? I would like a dirt bike with a big motor for Christmas.
Love,
Spence
Dear Santa,
How are the reindeer? I hope they can fly to our house. I would like a dirt bike please.
Love,
Stanner
Dear Santa,
I am kind by helping my mom and dad change my brothers’ diapers and clean up my toys. I would like Santa to bring me a jump house and some new baby dolls and a stroller to go with them.
Love,
Norah
Dear Santa,
I like to share my toys. I tell my mom and dad that I love them. I am most excited for presents and seeing Santa. I hope to find a unicorn and a doll under the tree.
Love,
Taylor
Dear Santa,
I would like a new charger for my ipad. I have been kind by helping my mom clean the house.
Love,
Hawkenz
Dear Santa,
What is your favorite toy to make? I was a kind to my friend by helping him get his stuff ready at the end of the day. I also help my sister up when she falls. For Christmas, I would like a toy robot and a Miles Venom. I would also like a gumball machine.
Love,
Rhett
Dear Santa,
I would like colored pencils to draw and color with. I will leave you cookies.
Love,
Ryder
Dear Santa,
I would like a monster truck, semis, garbage trucks, and I also like to color and draw. I am helpful at home by picking up my toys. If someone falls down at school, I help them up. Are the reindeer nice?
Love,
Layne
Dear Santa,
I have been a good girl this year. I am nice to my friends and my brother. I am most excited for the Chrstmas play at church. I would like unicorns this year from you.
Love,
Amelya
Dear Santa,
I am kind to my friends and help with chores at my house. I pick up my toys and clean the leaves off my deck. For Christmas, I would like a Darth Vader toy and a Luke Skywalker toy and also the lightsabers to go with them. Can I feed your reindeer bananas?
Love,
Eli
Dear Santa,
My name is Khloe. I am five years old. This year I have been a good girl. One thing I wish for this year is a reborn baby doll. Another thing I would like is a camera. The last thing I wish for is a toy dinosaur for my baby brother. Santa, can you please send another elf to my house?
Love,
Khloe
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I would like a puzzle and a computer. I have been a good girl this year. I help my mom clean up and at school, I play nice with my friends.
Love,
Ellie
Dear Santa,
I share my toys with Abbey and pick up my toys. For Christmas I would like a real cow. I will name her Elsa. How are the reindeer doing? What do they eat?
Love,
Zoe
Dear Santa,
I have been playing good with my brother and sister. I helped my grandma with her hurt dog Willow and I also helped my pa at his roofing job. These are just a few of the kind things I have done. I am excited to open presents with my brother and sister this Christmas. I want Santa to bring me Ninja Kid Merch, Kansas City Chiefs stuff, RC car, and a new football.
Love,
Bryson
Dear Santa,
I want a kitchen set and a baby. I helped around the house and at school in my classroom. I am excited to see the people that I love at Christmas.
Love,
Finnleigh
Dear Santa,
I want a toy cop car for Christmas. I also want a real baby pig. I will name him Billy. Lastly, I would like a hoverboard. Is your favorite cookie an Oreo?
Love,
Kinnick
Dear Santa,
I helped my classmates by being a nice line leader in school, playing nice with my friends, giving Mrs. Holthus hugs, learning how to read, doing my chores at home, and reading books. I’m excited about Santa, putting lights up on the tree, playing in the snow, making cookies and milk for Santa, and setting out food for the reindeer. For Christmas, I want a unicorn plushie, bike, barbie doll house, and rollerskates.
Love,
Madeline
Dear Santa,
For Christmas, I would like two baby dolls, Barbies, and a blue jeep and a pink car. I listen to my mom at home and my dad and my brother. How are the elves doing?
Love,
Hope
First Grade, Mrs. Eubanks
Dear Santa,
My name is Royce Chambers. I want for Christmas is a new phone and a picture of Santa and of my sisters and me.
Dear Santa,
My name is Neal. I would like a four wheeler, a dirt bike, and a Spiderman toy.
Thank you!
Dear Santa,
I want Legos and farm vehicles please. I am excited for spending time with my family. I’m thankful for Jesus’s birth!
Abe
Dear Santa,
I have been really good this year. I would like a tablet, Legos, red lights for my room and Yeti in my spaghetti game. I will leave cookies and milk out for you. Plus carrots for the reindeer.
Love,
Cameron Ledger
Dear Santa,
I have been a good friend. I am excited to give and get gifts. I would like kid museum tickets for my family.
Love,
Caroline Giberson
Dear Santa,
My name is Colt. I’m excited to get presents. I have been good and nice. I want Santa to bring me a toy car.
Dear Santa,
My name is Colton Woods. I’ve been good this year. I’m excited to spend time with family at Christmas. I’m hoping to find Animal Crossing New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch game.
Dear Santa,
My name is Harper Wolcott. This year I have been a good and helpful friend. I am so excited to celebrate Christmas in my new house! My Christmas wish is to get a new Our Generation doll. I also want to get a hatching dinosaur! I hope you stay warm delivering presents.
Dear Santa,
I am excited to see my NeNe and PaPa. For Christmas I would like Legos and a grain truck to help on the farm. Thank you.
Love,
Leo
Dear Santa,
Some kind things I have done are helping classmates. I am excited for Santa to come and bring me presents. I want Hello Neighbors 2 and Legos.
Liam
Dear Santa,
I have helped friends when they got hurt and helped classmates get up from the ground after tripping and I ask them to play with me. I am most excited to watch Christmas movies and drink hot cocoa. I also can’t wait to see me family and to see my elf, Elsa.
I would like a makeup set, a science set, and a robot dog that will actually listen to me. I’d also like a Monster High doll and the pink Rainbow High doll.
Sincerely,
Lylain
Dear Santa,
I have had a lot of fun this year playing with my friends. I have been nice to them. I have been listening to my parents. I can’t wait to see all the presents that you will bring my family.
Oliver
Dear Santa,
My name is Otto. I would like an RC car.
Dear Santa,
I would like a dirt bike. But I want it to be pink. Thank you.
Rose
Dear Santa,
I have been working so hard in school. I am most excited to see you and Rainbow Elva, my elf. I want my life furniture, dolls and restaurants. And accessories and places and mini brands! I want to know how Rudolph got his shiny nose?
Torrey
First Grade, Mrs. Heisdorffer
Dear Santa,
This year I made the nice list by helping up other people. If people are sad I help them. This Christmas I’m excited for snow, Santa and ornaments. I’m hoping for a brand new drone!
Kamden
Dear Santa,
I go to Pekin, I’m in the first grade. I love Christmas cause I get to spend time with family. This year I hope to get lots of toys and a bike and a book that I can read. I have a really nice teacher and some good classmates. I’m a very good big brother and great helper to my aunt who takes good care of me. This will be my first Christmas in Iowa. I hope to see snow. I really want a new bike and toys cause mine got left behind in Texas. Thank you Santa for listening.
Merry Christmas!
Bryson
Dear Santa,
I have shown kindness by helping my friends, mom and dad. I also give my teacher hugs. I help my grandpa exercise and give him hugs. I am excited for Santa to visit. I wish Santa would bring me an elf.
Love,
Lillian
Dear Santa,
I’m excited for presents and want to see you at Santa’s Workshop. Love you Santa. For Christmas I want share the love, legos and landbergets.
Love,
Tate
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want Christmas sweaters, matching Christmas pajamas, Santa toy, slime, paints, doctor, cat squishmello.
Love,
Wayde
Dear Santa,
I wish for a real water gun and RC helicopter. I love you Santa. Tell the elves I love them too. I am excited about all the presents, baking cookies, and spending time with family.
Love,
Ethan
Dear Santa,
I have been nice to people. I have been a caring friend by helping them, giving them hugs when they are upset. I am most excited to spent time with my family for Christmas. I’m also excited to get presents. On my Christmas list, I would like a Nintendo Switch, character Legos that look like my family and a mini fridge. I would also like a Polaroid camera.
Santa, would you like a present for Christmas?
Love,
Elliot
Dear Santa,
This year I have been helping my teacher a lot this year. When subs come I help them too. This Christmas I am most looking forward to spending time with family. I am hoping to get a gymnastics bar, Rainbow Hearties, black princess books, a flower cup, and bracelets.
Ila
Dear Santa,
I am excited for Christmas because all my family gets together and we eat, play games, and dance. I wish this Christmas that I find under my tree some monster trucks and an Xbox.
Love,
Aren
Dear Santa,
I wish Christmas was here. I want tons of snow. I wish Santa would bring me a hot wheels race track! Mario Kart and Minecraft game, and a guitar.
Kreed Wright
Dear Santa,
I want mini brands please.
Love,
D’Lila
Dear Santa,
I want a BB gun and a set of blocks. I also want a bone for my dog Birdie. I also want our friend Bonnie to come see our family.
Merry Christmas, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.
Azalia Carson
Dear Santa,
For Christmas this year I would like to have Spiderman toys. I want Green Goblin toys. I want Suko toys. I have been very good. I also want End Game legos.
I like you Santa,
Rhet
Dear Santa,
My name is Chris. I have been a good boy this year. I would like a drone remote so I can race my dad. I would also like a Transformer set. Thank you for everything.
Second Grade, Mrs. Brown
Dear Santa,
Why does it snow? I would like to have some slime, pink earmuffs, a set of fake nails, and hand sanitizer. I would like to have a light pink Owala water bottle. Can I have some new hoop earrings? I am excited for it to start snowing.
Love,
Kaylee Roth
Dear Santa,
I would like to have a four-wheeler. I would also like to have a pull up bar. Please make that my size. I also want a Build a Bear that is dressed like Santa. Is our elf Snoop Dog going to come back this year? How many elves do you have? Do you think we could get a bigger pond for our geese and two more geese? I would like to have a mini dirtbike and a harmonica and a trombone. I would like to have the whole set of Junie B. Jones books and a bigger bookshelf for my room.
Sincerely,
Graci Greiner
Dear Santa,
How do your reindeers fly with the sleigh? I would like to have a hot pink purse for Christmas. I would like to also have a purple fanny pack that has a letter H on it. I would like a pink sweatshirt with matching sweatpants. I would also like to have a pair of white Nike shoes. I would like to have a four-wheeler and a pink bike. I would really like a cotton candy machine too. Can I have a big metal water bottle, a cherry backpack and a cherry lunchbox? Can I have a wooden Barbie set please? How do you always deliver presents in one night? How do you not freeze to death at the north pole?
From,
Hazel Carey
Dear Santa,
I want my own laptop. I also want the book called The Humble Pie. I also want Pig the Star book. I would also like some M&Ms. I would like a Nintendo Switch 2 and my very own PS5. I would like to have the game Rocket League. Can I please have the book The Bad Seed? I would really like to have a Lego set.
Your Friend,
Teo Keith
Dear Santa,
For Christmas this year I would like to have a phone with internet on it. I have been a good listener at school. Have a good trip. When is the elf going to come? Wait, and I want Grinch slippers and I want a VR head set for my family. I would like to have a smart tv and LED lights that are 100 feet long for my room.
Sincerely,
Josh Roop
Dear Santa,
What if one of the elves is tired? For Christmas I would like to have a Nintendo Switch with butterflies on the back. I would like to have a kit of fake nails. I would like to have a coloring book. I would also like to have a really cool water bottle with a light pink lid and a dark pink bottom. Can I also have a pair of soccer shoes? I would also really like to have a tiny toy microwave. I would like to have a Barbie house. I want heart earrings. I would also like to have a calendar set so I can play school with my sister. What if one of the reindeers are hurt? What if the sled is broken? How many elves do you have? Can I have a lot of Christmas books, because I like to read.
From,
Giselle Cabrera-Arroyo
Dear Santa,
I would like to have a Darth Vader robot. I would also like 5 nerf guns so my entire family can have a nerf gun fight. I would also like some Lego sets. I also want my own computer. Can I have a Marshal Rapid Load Fire Truck? Can I have 3 white boards and 3 markers? A blue marker, a green marker and a purple marker. I would also like the game called Greedy Grannie and Don’t Wake Daddy. Can I take a picture with you?
Your Friend,
Brayden Kiews
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer doing? I would like to have either a XBox or a X Maxx remote controlled truck. I would like some new shirts and sweatshirts with semi trucks on them. I would like a pair of black On Cloud shoes. I would like a little barn, grain bins, hay baler, and a toy windmill to go with my little toy tractors. I would also like some books about Bisquet the dog. I would also like a little sxs toy car. I would like a pack of Mr. Sketch markers. I would like a new notebook too.
Sincerely,
Stetson Noel
Dear Santa,
Why do you have elves? Do the elves go to school? I would like to have a computer, a real phone and a cow print phone case. I would like to have a doll house for my dolls. I would also like some toy babies. I would like to have a tye-dye purse. I would also like to have a camouflage outfit. Can I please have a blanket? Can I please have a tye-dye Stanley? Why do you have a nice and naughty list? I would also like some new Dog Man books.
Love,
Kyra Howard
Dear Santa,
I would like a new toy trailer for my farm trucks.
Your Friend,
Jacob Pedrick
Dear Santa,
I would like to have a new black bike. I would also like to have a scooter. I would also like to have a lot of markers and coloring pages. I would also like to have some Legos and two puzzles. Can I have some math pages to work on? I would also like a lot of squishees and few sweaters. Can I please have an iPad? Why do you have so much elves working there? Why does Mrs. Santa Clause never show up sometimes?
Sincerely,
Sophia Johnson
Dear Santa,
How many elves do you have? I would like to have a Barbie dream house. I would like to have a real puppy that is a blue healer.
Love,
Daisy Small
Dear Santa,
I hope I am on the nice list. I hope I get what I wanted for Christmas. I would like a pair of moon shoes. I would also like to have a magic 8 ball. Can I please have some new books? I want a real pet hamster. I also want a computer. Is it always snowy there? How do the reindeers fly?
Your Friend,
Hannah Reed
Dear Santa,
I want a lot of squishmallows. Can I also have a pair of moon shoes? I also want a Santa Clause four-wheeler. I would like some coloring books, colored pencils, markers, and one pack of crayons. I want 5 pieces of coal so I can make a snowman. I would also like some candy canes. Where does Santa come from? Why does Santa give out coal when kids are bad?
Love,
Makenli Trail
Dear Santa,
Can I have some more Skylander cards? I would also like some squishees. Can I have a red and blue toy monster truck? Can I have a robot boat? I would also like a set of Pokemon Legos and some more Pokemon cards. I would also like a real pet dog. Can I have a mini ranger? I also feel like I want a dirt bike and an electric car. How do you deliver all of the presents in the world at Christmas?
Love,
Tristan Hammes
Dear Santa,
I would like some chapter books. I would like some new clothes. I would also like some more Lego sets. Can I please have some American Girl doll clothes and accessories? Can I please have a computer? How old are you?
Love,
Abbey Molkenthin
Dear Santa,
I would like a collectable semi truck. I want a smart tv for my bedroom.
Your Friend,
Harlin Durflinger
Dear Santa,
Can I have a XBox for Christmas with a Blue game? Can I please have a Bluey watch? I also want Bluey headphones. Can I also have a Bluey school bus? I would also like the Bluey supermarket toy set.
Your Friend,
Claire Haynes
Dear Santa,
I would like a motorcycle. I would like a bunch of giant Legos. Can I have a semi truck and a trailer please? How is Rudolph doing?
Your Friend,
Noah Hollingsworth
Second Grade, Mrs. Mohs
Dear Santa,
I would like a pair of UGG boots for Christmas this year. I would also like a Lububu and a blanket. How do the reindeer fly?
Huxley Arentd
Dear Santa,
I want an Xbox and a phone for Christmas. Can you send an elf to our house? Are elves actually real?
How Baumberger
Dear Santa,
I want another puppy for Christmas. I also wish to have a hoverboard. How do your reindeer fly? How do you deliver presents?
Kiara Bower
Dear Santa,
I want some Barbies for Christmas. I would also like some big LOL Dolls. How many reindeer do you have?
Ellie Cobb
Dear Santa,
I want a PS5, an Xbox, and some Legos for Christmas. How are your reindeer doing?
Hudson Crow
Dear Santa,
I would like some Grinch crocks, a Grinch blanket, and ten labubus for Christmas. How do your reindeer have magic?
Hoyt Deutsch
Dear Santa,
I would like a labubus, Grinch pajamas, and a football for Christmas. How do you get into a house when they don’t have a chimney?
Mason DeWeese
Dear Santa,
I would like a hoverboard and ten labubu for Christmas. I would also like a new Barbie Dream House. Why do you eat so many cookies?
Leila Dotson
Dear Santa,
I want a puppy for my American Girl Doll for Christmas. I would also like a microphone and a Barbie Dream House. What does Mrs. Claus do when you’re delivering gifts? How can the reindeer fly?
Addison Flores
Dear Santa,
I would like a laptop for Christmas. I would also like a phone and some new clothes. How do the reindeer fly?
Adalyn Hackert
Dear Santa,
I would like a hoverboard, a desk, and a labubu doll for Christmas. What does your workshop look like?
Emma Holthus
Dear Santa,
I would like a Nintendo Switch for Christmas. How do your reindeer fly so high?
Axel Jipp
Dear Santa,
I would like makeup for Christmas. I would also like hair bows and bracelet makers. How do your reindeer fly?
Delta Noel
Dear Santa,
I would like a PS5 for Christmas. I would also like a phone. How are your reindeer doing?
Zane Overturf
Dear Santa,
I would like a Polaroid camera for Christmas. I would also like accessories for my Generation Doll. The last thing I would like is a gymnastics bar. What is your favorite color?
Blayke Pence
Dear Santa,
I would like a pair of shoes for Christmas. I would also like an indoor bouncy house and a swimming pool. How is Mrs. Claus doing?
Lydia Reddick
Dear Santa,
I would like a Minecraft Lego set for Christmas. I would also like a remote control car and a Spider-Man Lego set. What do the Elves do for you?
Anson Ware
Dear Santa,
I would like a Rainbow Hoverboard for Christmas. I would also like a realistic babydoll. What are the elves doing?
Raina Ware
Dear Santa,
I would like some more fake nails for Christmas. I would also like more makeup and a new vanity. What color is your workshop?
Berkeley Yeo
Dear Santa,
I would like oranges for Christmas. I would also like a stitch rug and a stitch plushy. Why is the North Pole so cold?
Brealeigh Allsup

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