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December 22, 2020
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Dear Santa, Merry christmas!!! How have you been? Please send a photo of your raindeer and I think I was good this year. I want littlest pet shop pets that I can play with my chill out in..P.S. I want a real Kitten. Thank you! love, McKenna Altfillisch, age 7 Scales Mound, IL
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Dear Santa, Hi Santa. I want you to know that I want a lot of things this year. I want a white board for my room. I want a chair for my desk. I want a phone, phone case, I want a computer. I know this is probaly over buget but can you see if you can make a ranger. Love you Santa. THank you for everything you gave me in the previous years. I also want for King and Country. Blake Droessler, age 14 Montfort, WI
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Dear Santa, I would like video games and super heroes to play with. Zhayn Komplin, age 7 Dodgeville, WI
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Dear Santa, I have tried really hard to be good but I love to pester people, especially my PaPa and my brother. I will try to be good until Christmas. I would like PJ Mask toys, puzzels, legos, a tye dye studio, books, baby dolls & Let it go dolls. I also want a Kids Polaris snowmobile (there is one at my dad’s work). I wasn’t sure if the elves know how to make snowmobiles. Please bring my brother some legos - He is really a good boy. Please bring my daddy some more tools and my mommy some crafting stuff. I will leave cookies and milk for you and carrots for the reindeer. Love, Hadley Anderson, age 4 Highland, WI Dear Santa, Hi Santa i Want a ipod please and a pomy and a heifer and a tablet and i want my mom to be happy. I beieve in yoy Santa. Thank yoy. Morgan Wanless, age 7 Woodman, WI
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Dear Santa, I would like Melissa & Doug Disney Princess 38 pc Stamp set, Hatchimals 12 pk egg carton, Disney Princess dress, K’nex building set and books. Thank you, I love you! Merry Christmas, P.S. I will leave milk and cookies out for you. Lakyn Workinger, age 5 Galena, IL
Dear Santa, I would like a wedding dress for my baby and myself. I also would like a real baby. Josie Heming, age 5 Cuba City, WI
Dear Santa, I have been a very good boy for Mommy and Daddy. For Christmas this year I would like a ride on trike that Mommy and Daddy can also push me on, until I am old enough to use it on my own. I would also love an activity table that I can play with while standing. I could also use more books, puzzles and clothes. I will leave some milk and cookies for you and oats and carrots for the reindeer. Love, Bowen Houtakker, age 9 mos. Shullsburg, WI Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing at the north pole? I love you Santa and I wish you would come soon. I have been a good boy this year and for Christmas I would like a deer & bear target for my bow. I also would like a new green bow with some arrows. Kamdyn Goebel, age 5 Darlington, WI Dear Santa, I have been trying to be a good girl this year. I love you very much. For Christmas I would like a baby sister with a pacifier and a baby bottle. Blakely Goebel, age 3 Darlington, WI Dear Santa, My name is Jaeger. I can’t look at you because I need to be asleep when you come. I lost my toy dog so I need a new one. For Christmas I want a Squishy frog, Barbies, Pigtails, little girl legos. An Olaf toys, a big one to snuggle with. New clothes & new undies. I will leave out milk and a lemon for you and reindeer food and toys for the reindeer and a ball. Love, Jaeger Wiser, age 4 Boscobel, WI Dear Santa, I would like Barbie Dreamhouse, Robox, Dresses, Robot dog, Barbies and Vet toys. DréAuhna Komplin, age 5 Dodgeville, WI Dear Santa, I have been a very good boy the past year. Grammy might think otherwise but I have enough votes to win this argument. I would like a drone for Christmas. Kayden Champion, age 6 Mineral Point, WI
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Dear Santa, Cry baby - ladybug, Walmart 18" doll cart, mermaid, Hatchimal eggs, Mini brands, purple bracelet, LOL, Julie (American Girl), birthday gifts and 5 surprises. Love, Clara Mayne, age 5 Montfort, WI Dear Santa, I won’t a Phone for crismis and a chreger for my SAMSuNg and a hed set. I hope you have a grat crismis ever yer Santa. I Love you. Peyton Schaaf, age 8 Mineral Point, WI Dear Santa, I’ve Been a good Boy this year. I would like a hod wheels, Roblox toy house, football and a science kit. Blake Johnson, age 8 Mt. Hope, WI
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Dear Santa, I can’t wait for Christmas. I’m in 3rd grade this year. For Christmas I want roller skates or roller blades, progect Mc2 projects and dolls, mini brands, American girl 80’s outfits, Ipod or Walkman and tapes. Melodys recording studio, babysitter’s club stuff, barbie Hello dream house, American girl Courtney, American girl Joss’s cheer practice outfit and cheer conpetition outfit and doll, and barbie stuff. I hope you have a good Christmas. Natalie Jean Mayne, age 8 Montfort, WI
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Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? Santa, I would like a fairy toy that flies. Thanks for all the presents last year. I would like a checkout, register & food toys. I love my sister. I help my mom feed our dog in the morning and help feed my cats, Ivy & Bingo. I’ll buy stuff for Mom & Dad later. Bye Santa! We’ll see you soon! Drive safe! Lakyn Kirschbaum, age 4 Cassville, WI
Dear Santa, Hi Santa! I hope you’re safe from the Covid-19 virus. I would like some puzzles and Harry Potter Legos. Stay safe and make sure you and Mrs. Claus wear your masks. Cassidy Dolphin, age 4 Beloit, WI
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Dear Santa, We are trying our best to be good, but it’s hard at times, but will keep trying. We could please use some outdoor saucers, play kitchen things, a boy doll, chalk, colors, markers & whatever else you think we need. We know you watch us in your crystal ball so you will know what we need. Shirley needs socks & bowls. We will leave you some treats & carrots for the reindeers. Have a safe trip to Wisconsin. Love, The Little Tykes age 16 mos. to 8 years Shirley Little Tykes Dickeyville, WI
Dear Santa, I’m hoping for a baby alive for Christmas and I would also like some Polly Pockets. I will leave some hand sanitizer by the fireplace so you can clean your hands. Stay safe! Carsyn Dolphin, age 9 Beloit, WI
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Dear Santa, My name is Hailey Jerry. I’m 6 years old. My mom said I have been a very good girl. I would like five fruititos, American Girl doll and accessories, OMG dolls, film, slime, and little live pets. I can’t wait for you to come. I will leave you out cookies & milk. Love, Hailey Jerry, age 6 Shullsburg, WI
Dear Santa, I would like to wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS and ask everyone to be safe. I would like some Paw Patrol toys, a Tonka truck and long sleeve shirts size 3T. Natalie Dolphin, age 2 Platteville, WI
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Dear Santa, I have tried to be a good boy this year but it is hard to be good all the time. I would like a nerf gun, a stuffed Mario, a Mario race track, a target for my Nerf guns, a red ryder bb gun, hot wheel cars, a basketball arcade, Case IH tractors, a kids Polaris snowmobile (there is a red one at Ritchie’s where my dad works). I will try to be good until Christmas. Please bring my sister something too. She tries really hard to be good. My mom and dad will need something under the tree too. I will leave cookies and milk for you and grain for the reindeer. Love, Briceson Anderson, age 7 Highland, WI
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Dear Santa, Happy Christmas Santa! Thank you for the presents. I have been a good girl. I help my mommy feed my puppy, Riata. I want a pink teddy bear. My mom wants a hat and my dad wants a Christmas tree and lights! Thank you Santa! Bye-bye! Blayre Kirschbaum, age 21⁄2 Cassville, WI
Dear Santa, I would like a LOL Surprise doll, a LEGO Dots animal picture holder and Melissa and Doug sticker pad set. I will leave some cookies out for you to eat. Love, Brenna Wolf, age 6 Muscatine, IA Dear Santa, Happy birthday! I would like some candy for Christmas. Jemma Heming, age 2 Cuba City, WI Dear Santa, I wish you happy and safe travels on Christmas Eve. This past year has been a struggle for alot of people because of Covid-19. I would like my family to be healthy and safe for Christmas. That is all that I want. Thank you. Preston Dolphin, age 10 Mineral Point, WI Dear Santa, I have been a very good boy this year. I love to help my mommy and daddy take care of my little sister, Riley. I also love to do big boy things and help my dad with chores. Dinosaurs are my favorite and I’m really hoping you bring me an Indominus Rex from my favorite movie, Jurassic World. I will leave out cookies and milk for you and a yummy snack for your reindeer. Please bring my sister something fun, too. Love, Leo Nondorf, age 4 Highland, WI Dear Santa, HI SANTA! I would like two puppies (not realated). Also I’d like a camera that prints. Also I’d like Happy Nappers. Also, I’d like an electric scooter. A Guitar and that’s it! THANK YOU! Alexis Simmons, age 9 Cuba City, WI
Dear Santa, I am trying to be a good boy and I hope I made your good list. This year I would like a little red four wheeler for Christmas and a remote control jet airplane and a remote control racecar. A dirt bike would be really cool too. I would like to ask you for a new battery ran tractor for my sister to ride on too. I hope your reindeer are ready for the big flight! Thank you! Love, Keaten Udelhofen, age 61⁄2 Potosi, WI
Dear Santa, I can’t wait until Christmas! I have been trying to be a good girl. I would like my own camera and pink tools and maybe some more babies. I would really like a pink or purple remote control car too! I made you cookies and will share my milk with you too! Be careful in the sky! Love, Brynlee Udelhofen, age 21⁄2 Potosi, WI
Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is a Buck Brannaman groundwork dvd and riding dvd, two George Strait tickets, one for me and one for my uncle Dean. We both of love George Strait’s music. Thank you so much! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Also my friend Jeannie would like anything that has a horse on it or anything to do with horses. Love, Heather Kammes, age 16 Potosi, WI Dear Santa, This will be my very first Christmas! I am a very busy baby and love getting into everything I am not supposed to. If I can reach it, I grab it. I also love food and eat very well for mommy and daddy. Not sure what to ask for as I am not old enough to understand but I cannot wait for all the years to come to make memories with my parents and all my other family and friends. Stay warm Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves and reindeer! Franklin Foldenauer Jr., age 11 mos. Hazel Green, WI Dear Santa, Hope all is going well. This year I would like race car track, race car, toy gun and a toy combine. Thank you! Love, JC Glasbrenner, age 3 Boscobel, WI Dear Santa, Hope all is well. This year I would like a baby alive that grows, arts and crafts and slime. Thank you so much! Love, Gabriella Glasbrenner, age 7 Boscobel, WI
Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Maveric. I have been a good boy by helping my mom and eating all my dinner. For Christmas, I would like dogs, cars, fishies, and cars, cake. My favorite color is green. And ten tractors and to see your reindeer. Thank you. Love, Maveric Niehaus, age 2 Ridgeway, WI
Dear Santa, I love you. I hope your reindeer are having fun. For Christmas I would like a dirt bike, a big remote control airplane that flies and a big remote control truck. I would also like a play chain saw and a camera to take pictures with. If you think I have been a good boy I would also like a bow and arrow too, please. Could you also bring my mom some more Christmas lights for around the house, like blue and red and pink ones? I hope you have a Merry Christmas! Thank you Santa! Love, Brantley Udelhofen, age 41⁄2 Potosi, WI
Dear Santa, I want the ScooBy-doo miner town. I want a ScooBy-doo lego set. I want a ScooBy-doo game. I want a shaggy and the headless horseman Velam and Franken’s monster. Scooby and the Black Knight. Thank you for the presents. Please can I alos have Scooby-Doo & the Skeleton Man, the haunted Mansion. Kobe Pickel, age 6 Kieler, WI Dear Santa, I really miss you. I was really wanting to see you this year and take a picture with you, but because of Covid we can’t. I really would like a Fortnite Nerf Tommy gun, a new bow and arrow, a Nerf Ultra 2, a plastic Thor hammer Nerf gun, PS5, or a Lego Galactic figure. I don’t think I will get all of that, but that is okay. My little brother Maverick can’t really say what he wants yet, but I think he would like anything he could play with. He likes to build and play cars. I’m working on trying to be calm and a nice boy. My brother has been good but is working on sleeping the whole night still. Love, Peyton Kerkenbush, age 8 Potosi, WI Dear Santa, I hope you had a great summer. I realy want to get Angie and Joan a stocking. And if we do could you mabey give them a gift♥. And here are some things I want… VR set that is rechargeable, pupy black lab micked with a golden retriver, new phone case with pop socket, and sweaters for the cats and if you do get me a pupy one for the pupy also. Victoria Opitz, age 9 Belmont, WI
Dear Santa, My name is Zander and I am 10. I would like a backboard and a basketball. I would like a phone and a card and I would like you to bring the blackboard and the phone (It’s fine if you give me these two). I’ll leave cookies and milk. Zander Markin, age 10 Boscobel, WI Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! Please bring me a boat and a car for my Barbies. I want a lot of sparkly dresses and shoes. I would also like makeup like mommy. Can you bring me lots and lots of apples? It is my favorite food to eat. My puppy, River, is on the naughty list, but she would like a toy. I will leave you cookies and milk. Kenley Finke, age 3 Dubuque, IA Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? I’ve been a very good boy this year. I’m hoping for a train that moves by itself and a 4020 John Deere tractor with loader. A semi would be fun too! I would really like a remote controlled truck or bus and a pair of size 2 cowboy boots. My sister, Mayzie, has been a good girl too. She would like a kitchen and a toy piano. We hope you have a safe trip on Christmas Eve and we’ll leave you cookies and milk. Bodie Carns, age 5 Mayzie Carns, age 5 Platteville, WI Dear Santa, Polly pockets, barbie reveals, my life doll and cloths. MalSspell book, Gel pens. Adilynn Jones, age 7 Platteville, WI
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Dear Santa, How are you and the reindeer? I would like for Christmas Baby doll playpen and stroller, Barbie dreamhouse and Frozen 8 pack doll collection. I will leave milk and cookies out for you. Thank you. Love, Paisley Workinger, age 4 Galena, IL
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Dear Santa, How are you? I’m doing good so far except for this covid stuff. I think I have been a good girl so far this year. Anyway, I would like beanie boos, a binder and earings. I would also like some pairs of shoes and boots. Lastly, I would like some Athletic Pants, Athletic shirts, black leggings, jeans and sweatshrits. Have a Merry Christmas and stay safe! Thank you! Cameron Laack, age 12 Dickeyville, WI Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year and can’t wait for Christmas. I would like Beyblades, Nintendo Switch, dinosaur Nerf guns, Hot Wheel tracks, Kenetic Sand and Transformers. I love you, Santa! Hope you have safe travels! Owen Hagen, age 5 Fennimore, WI
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Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a puzzle, a hardside suitcase, and a lego dots desk organizer. I have tried my best this year to be as good and nice as I can. I hope you bring me what I asked for this year! Elaina Wolf, age 8 Muscatine, IA
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December 22, 2020 Grant, Iowa, Lafayette Shopping News Letters To Santa 3
Dear Santa, It sure would be nice if you had something in your bag to make the Coronavirus go away but I’m thinking the elves haven’t come up with anything yet. I would like some blaze orange hunting clothes so I can go hunting with Dad, also some winter boots, size 12. Thanks Santa. Wynter Dolphin, age 6 Platteville, WI
4 Letters To Santa Grant, Iowa, Lafayette Shopping News December 22, 2020 Dear Santa, We have been good girls this year. This year for Christmas, I would like a SpongeBob coloring book, a Barbie horse stable and a Crystal Flyer. My little sister, Lanie, would like Happy Nappers, Gotta Go Flamingo, and Fur Real baby. We hope you and the reindeer are doing well. Love, Adrienne Hullerman, age 7 Lanie Hullerman, age 3 Patch Grove, WI Dear Santa, Can you please bring me Gabby Gabby from Toy Story 4? I would also like Mama Forky, Toy Story aliens and Army toys. I have been a good boy. I love seeing Christmas decorations. My sister has been good too & she would like toys too. I will leave you cookies & milk. Ezra Pickel, age 3 Kieler, WI Dear Santa, 1 for Chrismas I would like 3 LOL dols plese. 2 next I would like 3 omg dol plese. 3 next I would like mack up plese. 4 next I would like mack up brushes plese. 5 next I would like the thing that has pandas plese. 6 next I would like more craft stuf plese. 7 next I would like Schlishys plese. 8 next I would like fidgets plese. 9 next I would like a emariKin girl dol plese. Peyton Sanders, age 71⁄2 Dubuque, IA
Dear Santa, We hope you’re having a great holiday season! Do you really eat a treat when you stop at every house? Do you ever get a tummy ache? I hope you haven’t because sickness isn’t fun. I also want to know if you have elves?… If it’s a myth of not because you never know! I’ve been doing a great job with virtual school! For Christmas, I would like the dog academy playset, coding critter puppy, Barbie things, LOL dolls & pet playsets, JoJo things, and face paint and an idea book. Thank you! We will leave cookies and something healthy for you! Macy Mittag, age 6 Madison, WI
Dear Santa, My name is Michael Myles and I am 6 years old. I have been a very good boy this year. For Christmas I would like a Nintendo Switch or (Lite), also I would like a PS4. I also want a car or motorcycle the same size as me. Oh yeah and a happy napper. Thank you and I will have some milk and cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. Oh and some more puzzles. Michael Myles, age 6 Lancaster, WI
Dear Santa, I would like a rainbow Hight doll, and a few LOL doll. I would also like a omg doll Please. I would like tons of paper it dose not mater what it looks like, and stuff for my room. I would like mini brands too Please. I need some glue to. You can get me any thing. Have a safe ride. Don’t let the raindeer run into a tree. Thank you! Love, Lakelynn Sanders, age 9 Dubuque, IA
Dear Santa, I have been a really good girl. I love my school and my teachers. I would like for Christmas a baby alive doll. A dog that I can walk and play with. Art set, a fingernail kit, makeup, a doll and doll house Games, a toy kitten. Mommy has been good. New shoes and some unicorns clothes. I will leave you some cookies and milk. Lachlyn Jones, age 6 Ridgeway, WI
Dear Santa, I love you Santa. I’ve been a good girl all the time. If I am on your good list, will I get lots of presents? (Please, Santa!) I would like Garbage Man toys, and a toy toolbox. I would like a doll with a doll TV. I would love kits to make crafts. I hope your reindeer are good! Chloe Day, age 4 Dodgeville, WI
Dear Santa, I really want Super Mario 3D World (+Bowser's fury). I also want Billie B and Hex Jack Book Buddies. Love, Jack Cryderman, age 6 Belleville, WI
Dear Santa, I have been a good girl. I would like a trampoline and new box for all my paw patrol pups to live in. I would like to meet your reindeer. I love Rudolph and his red nose. I’m going to leave you milk and cookies and the reindeer some treats too for Christmas. I love you Santa! Arya Fraundorf, age 4 Dodgeville, WI Dear Santa, I have enjoyed talking to Snowflake the elf. Hopefully she is giving you a good report on me. Here are a few ideas what I would like if I made the nice list. I would like a toy kitchen mixer, LOL dolls, talking doll, mop & broom toy set, remote control car. I hope you and the reindeer have a safe trip delivering toys. Abigail Turnquist, age 4 Hollandale, WI
Dear Santa, Are you okay for making presents? Don’t forget to put presents under my tree when it’s Christmas time. Don’t forget to send presents to yourself. What is your favorite color? Your elves are working hard. And I also want to play a trick on you. I wish that I could come and see you but I can’t this year because of the germs. I like my house. Can you stop eating all those cookies because you need to get some exercise. Exercise is a good lifestyle. Are you building a snowman and are your reindeer helping you? Did your reindeer eat the carrot nose? Thank you for the presents. Alice Ziobro, age 4 Platteville, WI Dear Santa, Hi Santa, I am sure you and your elves have been very busy getting ready for Christmas. My baby sister, Reese, and I have been very good girls. You can even ask my mom and dad. Can you please bring me some snow so I can build a snowman? I just love playing outside! Reese is just a baby and needs some new chew toys. My old ones are kind of chewed up. My mommy and daddy are teachers and could use some new pens and pencils. I will leave some cookies out for you if Reese and Daddy don’t eat all of them. Love, Natalie Roberts, age 21⁄2 Reese Roberts, age 8 mos. Mineral Point, WI
Dear Santa, How is it in the North Pole? How are the elves doing with the preparations? Good? Are you and the reindeer ready for your big adventure? I hope so. Sure hope Mrs. Claus is excited for your adventure. Here is my Christmas list: A doll ice cream truck, Hatchimal toys big or small, a Lego Friends set, a new robe that is a cow like robe. I put this in a whole nother sentence art stuff. I am going to give you specific details on the art stuff. I would like paints and double tipped markers. Safe travels on Christmas Eve. Madelyne Turnquist, age 9 Hollandale, WI Dear Santa, I really want a horse for Christmas but I know I’m not going to get one but I still have faith and hope. Christmas is my favorite because of family, giveing and everything else. Love, Jillian Bomkamp Drone, age 8 Highland, WI Dear Santa, I hope you are well in the North Pole! My name is Oliver. I am 6 years old. I live on a farm. I have been a good boy this year. For Christmas I would like a rival nerf gun, a haybine for big farm, Cheetos and a kitten. Thank you! Love, Oliver Liddicoat, age 6 Linden, WI
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December 22, 2020 Grant, Iowa, Lafayette Shopping News Letters To Santa 5
Dear Santa, I hope I get on the good list this year. I want to have a Fitbit or camera if possible. If I can’t have one of those, can I have an onesis pajamas? My Elf Star is awesome. Emma Butteris, age 9 Dodgeville, WI
Dear Santa, I would like a Peppa Pig house with decorations and stickers. My brother, Barrett, would like a dinosaur. Thank you Santa Claus! Blakely Hubbard, age 4 Platteville, WI
Dear Santa, I hope you are staying healthy. I have worked hard at keeping my room clean. My mom says I have done an OK job. I’m hoping to get from you this Christmas an Xbox & the game Halo. I also would like an echo dot. I like plushies so a floppy skeleton would be great! Thanks. Ross Hanson, age 7 Dodgeville, WI
Dear Santa, I would like 2 semi trucks and 2 chopper boxes for my farm. My sister would like a huge ball track and a slide with it. My mom would like a robot to clean the house and pearing knives for the kitchen. My dad would like Case IH tractors. Russel Herbers, age 7 Patch Grove, WI
Dear Santa, I hope you’re doing well. I have given some thought to what I want from you this Christmas. I have been pretty good this year. I would like a VR head set, a cell phone and an xbox. If you can find it I would like a Floppy plushie orangutan too. Thank you Santa. Travel safe!!! Thanks, Gage Hanson, age 9 Dodgeville, WI
Dear Santa, I have been very good this year, helping my parents with my younger sisters. I would like Grouch Couch game, Bluy toys, Toy Story puzzles, Playdoh and art supplies. Wishing everyone Happy Holidays. Dianne Lukaszewski, age 4 Benton, WI
Dear Santa, I am a big help with my little sister and play well with my big sister. I would like Duplo blocks, board puzzles, Little People accessories, hair styling doll, DVDs of Bluy and TOTS and coloring books. Wishing everyone a happy & healthy holiday season. Marian Lukaszewski, age 3 Benton, WI
Dear Santa, Happy Holidays!! For my first Christmas I would like toys with bright colors and toys with flashing lights. I cannot wait to meet you and Mrs. Claus. Gracie Lukaszewski, age 2 mos. Benton, WI
Dear Santa, I have been a good boy!! I help my dad with chores and have even done them all by myself. Please bring me airsoft guns, nerf guns, Legos and a boy and girl guinea pig. Thank you! Jackson D. Loeffelholz, age 7 Platteville, WI
Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. I would like a new pen, some slippers, the Incredibles, a basketball, and baby puppies. Leia and Teddy (the cats) would like some treats. Mommy and Daddy would like bandaids. I will leave cookies for you. Love, Lily Evanoff, age 2 Hazel Green, WI Dear Santa, This will be my first Christmas! I have four older sisters which means I would like some toys for boys. I would love some trucks and a John Deere SitN-Scoot Tractor. I like anything that makes noise and can chase around the house. I can’t wait for you to visit me this year! Mosston Schildgen, age 11 mos. Lancaster, WI Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. Please bring me a SpongeBob game, a Spiderman game and surprise me with 3 other presents. Also please remember my brother Braeden and bring him some ps5 games. I will leave out some mlk and cookies for you. William Dorshorst, age 6 Dodgeville, WI
Dear Santa, I have tried to be good and have mostly kept my grades up. For Christmas this year I would like to have a RC tank or military boat so I can play with my friend. Johnathan Butteries Dodgeville, WI
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Dear Santa, My name is Ethan! I think I’ve been really good this year. I want an electric scooter, cowboy hat, Nintendo Switch, nerf gun, cowboy boots, and a puppy. I will leave milk and cookies for you and carrots for the reindeer. My sisters have been good too. Please bring them something. Also can I get books, and games, a toy cross bow. Please be safe! Ethan Breitsprecker, age 7 Potosi, WI Dear Santa, What do you do in summer time? How do you say your name in Espanol. I want a nintendo for Christmas but if thats to much I’ll tke a dirt bike now if thats to much I’ll take orbies and honey buns and Rattlesnake Jake game. Merry Christmas! Elliot Williams age 7 Cuba City, WI
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Dear Santa, My name is Harris. I’m 7 years old. I want 2 lego sets. I also want 2 remote control cars. I really like nerf guns but Mom doesn’t. But I still would like a few for Christmas. How are your reindeer? I will set out milk and cookies for you. And I will set out reindeer food. Harris Rideout, age 7 Darlington, WI
Dear Santa, I hope you have stayed healthy throughout this past year. I have been a good little girl. I would like a doll and a doll’s airplane. My little brother Rhett has been kind of good… He would like a truck for Christmas. We will leave you some milk and cookies on Christmas Eve! P.S. I would also like a crystal flyer. Rhen Moen, age 4 Rhett Moen, age 1 Mineral Point, WI Dear Santa, I hope you are doing Good! What I want for Christmas is minecraft and a trampoline. bye. Zoey McCabe, age 8 Lancaster, WI
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Dear Santa, Hope you, Mrs. Claus, the elves and reindeer are staying safe. I have been doing good in school this year and been pretty good for my mom and dad. I would really like a sniper rifle, some hot wheels, a remote control airplane and a General Lee. My sister Kinley has started school this year and is also doing good. She would like some Cry Babies, Twisty Petz, a Barbie with clothes and a mirror and anything JoJo Siwa. Hope you have a safe trip. Your friends, Leevi Dean, age 7 Kinley Dean, age 5 Cassville, WI Dear Santa, How are you? My name is Emma Barth and I am 8 years old. I have been a good girl and would love a white hoverboard, nail polish and rings. Allie & Owen are 6 and have been pretty good too. Allie would like Ken & Barbie clothes, construction paper and Legos. Owen would enjoy a drone, a dinosaur night light and a dog. Ian is almost 2 and very busy. He loves toys that make noise. He could use some wagons for his tractors, tools and playdoh. We will leave you treats. Stay safe. We love you! Emma Barth, age 8 Allie Barth, age 6 Owen Barth, age 6 Ian Barth, age 11⁄2 Platteville, WI Dear Santa, I’ve been a really good girl this year. I cleaned my room and helped my brother all year long. This year I would like a baby doll, an Elsa doll and a new Wisconsin Badger hat. We are going to make cookies for you but I might eat them all. I hope you won’t be mad. Everly Baliff, age 3 Potosi, WI Dear Santa, I’ve been a good boy this year. I would like a Santa train and a Mickey Mouse that sings. My sister is just a baby but can you bring her a toy kitchen? Ransom Meier, age 3 Potosi, WI
Dear Santa, I want a skid loader with tracks for Christmas. I would like it to be red. I have been trying to be extra good this year. I will clean the fireplace out for you when you come. I will leave you cookies and milk. Do you like white or chocolate milk? Be extra healthy! Thanks Santa! Love, Elam Zimmerman, age 5 Blanchardville, WI Dear Santa, I like toys that make noise. I can run fast so I need Elmo socks. I would rock a new baby doll. Please bring my brother Gus some games for his tablet so I can watch it with him. I need some boots so I can play outside. Thanks. Dexter Mark Weiss, age 1 Verona, WI Dear Santa, I have good and bad year this but mostley done good deeds. I would like to get a xbox 1S and a xbox gameing controller or a Fitbit if you could get Fibit or xbox stuff get me two pigs please. Happy Holidays. Anthony Butteris Dodgeville, WI Dear Santa, I love seeing pictures of you in story books! I’ve been helping mama a lot. We like to do the dishes, laundry & wash the dog together! I would be happy with any gifts you give me. My big sister, Macy, thinks new books, zoo animals, fun sheets for my new big boy bed, and car or truck toys might be good ideas. I also like Sesame Street and Blippi. Thank you! Ho Ho Ho! Jack Mittag, age 2 Madison, WI Dear Santa, I would like a polly pocket. I would like a girl leggo set. also a vet set and a apron and a bib for my baby and a crib for my baby. also a baby food. I Love you santa! Thank you Santa! Love, Rosaleigh Otting, age 6 Boscobel, WI
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Dear Santa, Hi Santa! How are the reindeer doing? I would like some books, clothes, bath toys, toys and teethers. I also want a big ball pit to play with my Sissy. I need some new paci’s too! My daddy would like model car stuff, gift cards and hunting pants. My dog, Tobias, would like toys, treats, can food and puppy cake and ice cream. Thank you! I will enjoy my first Christmas! Cayden Hammond, age 3 mos. Cassville, WI Dear Santa, I would like a ride-on John Deere Gator to share with my sissy. I would also be happy to get some more books and a fork lift toy. I have been a good boy this year and will leave out milk and cookies for you and some oats and carrots for the reindeer. Thanks Santa! Love, Maverick Schmoldt, age 3 Murrieta, CA
Dear Santa, I think I’ve been pretty good this year. I would like a big Nerf gun so I can shoot my brother, Ransom, with it. Could I have a Hot Wheels set and Walkie-Talkies for me & my brother to play with? I would really love a real dirt bike too. Memphis Meier, age 6 Potosi, WI
Dear Santa, I would like an L.O.L. house for Christmas. I have been so good this year. I will leave you extra special cookies and milk on Christmas Eve., Stay safe and healthy Santa. Thanks Santa! Love, Gretta Zimmerman, age 7 Blanchardville, WI Dear Santa, Phone, nerf vest, crismast hat. Bradley Schmidt, age 5 Stitzer, WI Dear Santa, I have been trying to be good! This year I would like a John Deere tractor, “A Big one” and a Tonka Excavator - I love playing in the dirt! I love you Santa and all the reindeer! Love, LJ Schultz, age 3 Linden, WI Dear Santa, Give me rocking horse and a Lego House I can make, Rudolph Red Nose Reindeer toys, and a finger Ling. Bailey Szymkowski, age 6 Potosi, WI Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. I would really like a hoverboard and a kids Echo Dot. Please bring something for our dog Minnie. I love you so much. Love, Maggie Schultz, age 6 Linden, WI Dear Santa, I would like a polly pocket and a happy napper and a remote control monster truck. I also would like leggos, play-doh, and slime. Candy would be awesome too! I love you Santa! Thank you! Love, Ralphey Otting, age 5 Boscobel, WI Dear Santa, I’ve been a very good boy this year. I’ve been helping my sister learn new things and taking good naps at school. For Christmas I would like a big tractor with duals on it and farm toys. I also would like 3 blue bath bombs so I can watch them fizz. I’m going to bake you some brownies and leave them by our Christmas tree. Maddox Baliff, age 5 Potosi, WI Dear Santa, I want an LOL for Christmas. I also want a real life phone that has tik tok on it. I want a blankie. I’ve been a very good sister and I listen to mom. Please keep Granny healthy. Genevieve Schumacher, age 6 Montfort, WI
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Dear Santa, I have been busy learning all kinds of new things this year. Mom and dad said I have been a good girl. I would like new baby doll accessories and farm animals for Christmas. I would also love to spend time with my family, especially my cousins. Safe travels! Love Letti Mae Niehaus, age 1 Potosi, WI Dear Santa, I really want a Fortnite Lego set because I like to build things. Cookies for you will be on the kitchen table. P.S. I hope you don’t get Covid 19. Love, Griffin Glass, age 7 Soldiers Grove, WI Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Clause? I would like makeup, My Life toys, an African American my Life doll and an electric scooter. I would also like a fitbit, Ipad, art stuff, LOL surprise dolls, Speak Out, shaved ice juice and unicorn pictures for my room. Candy corn, high heels (any color), air horns, and sewing machine and sewing things. I would also like pink Among us stuff, diamond art pictures and books. My mom would like a light pad, craft storage and cricut stuff. My guinea pig, Max, wants cucumbers, carrots and apples. Audrey Pohle, age 101⁄2 Cassville, WI Dear Santa, can I have a A New fone. Aachin figur, and treshr dragins. Bobby Schmidt, age 9 Stitzer, WI
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Gifts that can make social distancing more enjoyable Exchanging gifts with loved ones is a holiday season tradition. That tradition figures to continue this year, though families will almost certainly have to adjust the ways they exchange gifts. The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in the winter of 2019-20 changed how people across the globe live their lives. Social distancing guidelines encouraged people to limit get-togethers, particularly indoor gatherings. Experts anticipate restrictions on indoor gatherings will continue in the early part of the winter of 2020-21, which could force families to rethink how they get together during
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classic films, including indie movies, foreign films and big studio productions, a subscription to the Criterion Channel might make the perfect gift. Curated by the Criterion Collection, this streaming service provides access to a library of more than 1,000 classic and contemporary films, making it an ideal gift for the family film buff.
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Movie theaters have been closed for months in many areas. But movie lovers still want to see their favorite flicks, so a streaming subscription to a service such as Netflix or Amazon Prime can be just what they need to stay entertained while social distancing this winter. For fans of
Many people have spent the last several months honing their culinary skills. Gift givers can help them take those skills to the next level by enrolling them in online cooking classes. The options are endless and some even include access to legendary celebrity chefs like Gordon Ramsay. Many online cooking classes feature
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Technology Technology has helped many people stay connected with friends and family while social distancing, so a new tablet, laptop or desktop computer can be just what people need to fully engage in family Zoom sessions or weekly virtual happy hours with coworkers and friends. If a new tablet or laptop stretches your budget, consider a pair of noise-canceling headphones, which can make it easier to concentrate while working remotely in a crowded house.
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