"Dear Santa, My name is Eddie,
and I live in Oakland, California. My mom says that oversleeping can get me on
the bad list, so I want to say I'm sorry for that. It's just that my bed is
really, really comfy!"
"Dear Santa, I am 6 years old.
I've been helping my mom every day to clean my room and brush my teeth. I don't
like it a lot, but I want to be on your nice list. Love, Alexandra."
"Dear Santa Claus, The jacket
was too big. Would you please send me another? The tie was too long. I did not
get any doggy treats for Ivory. The buttons on the vest were too big and too
tight. I did not get a hat! Or any shoes or socks. Thank you for all my other
gifts. Love, (Name excised at writer's discretion)"
Once upon a time, letters like
these ended up in the U.S. Postal Service's dead letter office. But for the
past 28 years, they have gone instead to the consumer affairs department at the
main Oakland Post Office on 7th Street, where the public is invited
to read and, if you like, answer them.
"You don't have to send a
gift," says MaryGrace Cruz, USPS Consumer & Industry Contact Manager.
"The children appreciate just knowing that somebody out there cares."
But, of course, if you're moved to
send a present, too, nobody's going to stop you. To get in on the fun, call the
Santa's Mailbag hotline at 510-874-8737 and leave a message, and one of Santa's
elves will call you back.
In the meantime, here's what our
kids want this holiday season:
"Dear Santa, My big brother is
writing this because I'm still in my mom's tummy, but I will be out before you
know it. I will be born around the first of January, It would be helpful if you
could get me some baby clothes and baby shoes and toys if you can. Sinsirely, Cristobal."
"Dear Santa, My name is Emmie.
I am 6 years old. Ive been really good this year. I will like to have a dress
from the movie Frozen. It’s the blue dress Ella has. I love Frozen things. And
if you want to bring my little brother something, you can, but he's not really
good."
"Dear Santa, My name is
Brianna. I'm 8 years old, but my birthday is December 25, so I'm happy that
it's almost my birthday. I'm really happy because I have a new baby brother!
He's just 3 months old and I want you to bring him a toy because he does not
know how to talk or write. I have really good grades in school, and I am always
good at my house. Love, Brianna. P.S. Don't forget about my little brother!"
"Dear Santa, My name is Luis.
I am 9 years old. I am visualizing you reading this letter. I hope that this
Christmas you can bring me something. I ask my mother, but she cannot buy me
anything. Her money won't stretch or is not enough. I would like a tablet to do
my homework. Also Santa, you know I love to sing. I would very much like a
karaoke machine to sing along with. I also send this letter for my mom. She
cannot afford to buy for my big brothers either. So if you could buy something
for them it would be very nice. They are in school right now so I can't ask
them what they want. Well that is all Santa. God bless you Santa. Love,
Luis."
"Dear Santa, I have a
question. I saw you last Friday. Was that you or do you send out helpers?
(Unsigned)
"Dear Santa, I was wondering
if you could do me a BIG, BIG favor. You probably can't, but I was wondering if
you could help me. You see, whenever I get something, I lose it. Like my
camera. I was hoping you could bring it back this year in its case. I also lost
the pocket knife you gave me last year. Can you help me find it? If you do, put
it on the bench by my window. Love, Scott."
"Dear Santa, I think I was
good this year because I haven't got into trouble that much. An oops slip is a
slip of paper that means you didn't do your homework and I haven't got an oops
slip this year. I think I deserve presents because I am playing a sport and if
I am playing a sport it means I am doing well in school. I am a good brother
because I help him when he is stuck with something and help him when he needs
help. I am a good son because I help my mom when my dad is not home and I help
my dad when my mom is not home. I am a good uncle because I take care of
Maddox. I hope you agree I am on the nice list this year." (Unsigned)
"Dear Santa, How are you doing
today? I hope everything is great and that you're reading my letter. J I
really hope you're reading this and I also hope to hear back from you! Sorry to
be bothering you. I know you are busy, but it would be so great if I get a gift
this Christmas because my mom isn't working at the moment so it's hard for her
to get me something which is fine because I understand her situation. I hope to
hear back from you and have a wonderful Christmas! Love, Lupita."
"Dear Mr. Clause, Since you've
been watching me I think you already know what I want. But just in case, I'm
enclosing a list of what I want. A star next to it means I want it a lot."
(No signature)
"Dear Santa, I only want a few
things this year. I would like to have the Kaya American Doll, even more
stuffed animals, and a book of activities. I wish I could get you a gift in
return, but I don't know what you want. Maybe you could send me a note that
says what you want on it. Have a good Christmas! Love, Vivian."
"Dear Santa, I'm going into
surgery for a tumor on my spine before Christmas. For my present, I would like
to be here for Christmas. I know it is an unusual gift, but it would mean the
world to me and my family. Love, Maika."
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