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A KEEPSAKE SUPPLEMENT TO

DECEMBER 2023

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A collection of

Christmas Wishes

from our communities’ kids

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Santa Letters

Dear Santa, How are you doing? I bet you are going to get lots of cookies and milk this year. I want a new tablet because my old one barely works or a computer. And I also want a blue eyed pit bull stuffed animal because pit bulls are my favorite. The last thing I want is art stuff because I like doing arts and crafts. It gives me something to do. Cindy Lou and Buddy have been very crazy this year. They are the best elves I can ever imagine having.

Love, Paden Lee 8 years old Dear Santa, How have you been? I have had an amazing year and I hope you have, too. For Christmas this year I would like a CamelBak water backpack. I hope to spend a lot of time outdoors riding my dirtbike and building things. I will leave you some hot milk and cookies by the fireplace.

Sincerely, Matthew Newhouse 11 years old P.S. I will try to remember to shut off the fireplace before your arrival.

December 2023 • THE CLARENDON ENTERPRISE Dear Santa Claus, I would like an electric RC John Deere Tractor and a CamelBak water backpack. If you want to leave your sleigh here, I could use it to go fly to the farm and our secret hideout. Once we build our secret hideout, I will write you another letter and tell you all about it. We will make some reindeer food for Rudolph and some bear paw cinnamon bread for you.

Sincerely, Monroe Newhouse 7 years old Dear Santa, I want a Barbie dream house.

I want a ball so I can take it to my daddy’s. I want a Moana toy.

I’m going to give Santa a heart because Christmas is fun.

Raegan Age 4 Dear Santa, I want a Gobble Gobble Turkey Wobble dance thing. I think I want a different Barbie Dream house because I already have one. I want a Frosty the Snowman snow globe.

I want an egg beater so I can make some colorful eggs with it. I want to know about Christmas. I wonder about presents on Christmas Eve. Brexlee Age 4

Dear Santa, I want some battling snakes and one monster truck. A red and blue one fighting. I know Santa makes Christmas trees and the elves make the candy canes. I want to know if Santa goes to his workshop to eat cookies.

Ryker Age 4 Dear Santa, I want a real toy gun. Not a baby one. I want one that whistles.

That’s cool! That’s all I want!

Kreed Age 4 Dear Santa, I want a real green turtle, dinosaurs, animal toys and a toy turtle. I want some sea animals, fish, and stuffed animals. I want some alligators. Not real alligators.

I want a reindeer toy with lots of spots. I love Santa! Thank you for giving me toys!

Caydence Age 4 Dear Santa, I want flip flops with paw patrol on it. And I want a tractor with a trailer.

I would like a cup with all the colors on it and I want a snow globe with Paw Patrol in it and all the families

of Peppa Pig. I want a picture of my dad when he took a picture when he was in the Marines. I want to tell Santa that I like his sleigh and reindeers.

Kingston Age 4 Dear Santa, I want a big paper with pink behind the unicorns and rainbows. I want a toy rainbow unicorn that walks by itself. You can feed it and it poops by itself. I feel like I want a lot of rainbow unicorns. But that’s not happening! I want a pink trampoline with a net and a slide. A BIG slide! How did Santa even get a mustache?

Madilynn Age 5 Dear Santa.

I want a robot dog that has a remote controller. I want a Christmas tree that has eyeballs, hands, and feet, and it jumps and spins around. I want a jack in the box so I can roll it up and scare Liam. I want a ball that flips and flies in the sky. I want a monster truck that flips. I want to go inside Santa’s workshop to take a picture with him.

Miles Age 4

Dear Santa, I want a bear that sings Christmas songs. Then I want an alarm clock that says “Ding. Ding. Ding.” I think I need some make-up with nail polish like my mom has. I know what Mrs. Claus does, she knits and HoHo watches the elves get onto the kids.

Laura Lynn Age 4 Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, I really want some snow to build a snowman. I want two tattoos on my arms. I want one American flag and one Texas flag.

I want two purple ballerina shoes. I want a lot of pictures on my wall so I can dance and see them.

Ramsey Age 4 Dear Santa, Is it cold at the North Pole? How is the reindeer fly? I clen the house with my mom. Can I have a spiderman toy for Christmas? I am going to leave you a carrot for your reindeer. I hope you are safe.

Love, Adryan Carreon 1st Grade Hedley Age 6

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Santa Letters

THE CLARENDON ENTERPRISE • December 2023 Dear Santa, Is it cold at the North Pole? How do reindeers fly? I am good. I am 6 years old. I am going to make you dinosaur cookies. I want a truck and a car.

Love, Nicholas Kildow 1st Grade Hedley Age 6 Dear Santa, Is it cold at the North Pole? How do your reindeer fly? I have helped my Mom take the trash out. I am seven years old. May I have a ipad and a spiderman suit and a heat up vest. I will leave some hot chocolate and some dinosaur cookies. Have a good trip.

Love, Noah Curry 1st Grade Hedley Age 7 Dear Santa, How do the reindeers fly? Is it cold at the North Pole? I have been good. I listen to mom. I want a teddy bear. I want a dinosaur and Luigi’s Mansion 3. I am going to leave carrots for the reindeer.

Love, Jaxon Williams 1st Grade Hedley Age 6

Dear Santa, How has your year been? Mine has been great! You probably already know, but I moved recently from south to north Texas. I wish that all the starving kids in Africa are well fed, and the countries at war right now peace. I hope I get more circuit play boards, more hot wheels sets and more dinosaur toys. See you soon. Bye. With Love, Paul Berry Hedley ISD 5th Grade Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like for everybody in my family to be home for Christmas. By the way, how are you doing? How many cookies have you eaten? Are you getting fatter? I would like everybody to have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. How is your year going? Mine is good. I got a new dog named Lulu Lemon. Well, that’s its bye bye.

Sincerely, Bailey Curry Hedley ISD 5th Grade Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? My year is going ok except for the horrible

no-good math at school😡😡!! I would like to ask for my mom to get a new car. I would like a phone and film for my camera. I hope you have a great Christmas.

Sincerely, Traci May Love Hedley ISD 5th Grade Dear Santa, How have you been this year? This year was a fun year just like every year 5th grade is kind of hard but other than that it’s been good. This year can you please let people be able to spend time with their families on Christmas, help people get back up on their feet, and help them out with stuff like bills, food and other expenses. All I want for Christmas is to spend time with my family members and not to get into arguments with anyone and for my mom to get better and anyone else with health problems. Bye Santa, talk to you next year.

Love, Nayeli Rodriguez Hedley ISD 5th Grade Dear Santa, So how are the reindeer? Just asking. But let me get into my letter. So, you know how I wanted

a horse last year! Well guess what I didn’t see a horse under the tree or outside!! So can I please get a real horse this year. Oh, and Santa I want my little sister to get the fox toy she wants. Well, that’s all for now. Safe travels!

Sincerely, Hazeley McClelland Hedley ISD 5th Grade Dear Santa, Are your elves working hard? How has your year been? My year has been amazing! Santa I really would like to ask for peace for my family, friends and all the people of the world. I would love a dirt bike and an RC car. Well, I got to go for now. Bye have a holly jolly Christmas!

Sincerely, Jaron Lockeby Hedley ISD 5th Grade Dear Santa, Is Mrs. Claus doing, ok? How are the reindeer? I hope we have peace across the world Santa.

Santa, I would like you to bring my friend Jacob another cat for Christmas this year. I want an Aphmau doll for Christmas this year. Oh, and Santa, I want my

mommy to get lots of candy this year. I hope you have a good Christmas!

Love, Pandora Murnahan Hedley ISD 5th Grade Dear Santa, How are you Saint Nick. My year has gone amazing because my elf came to my house but the sad thing is this is my 2nd Christmas without my grandpa who died of cancer. I also wish my mom will find a good man.

Love, Jacob Wolfe Hedley ISD 5th Grade Dear Santa, I want Bluey figures and a toy horse and a Barbie. Will needs some more Texas things. I want Paul to have a new rocket ship.

I am going to leave you some cookies and milk. I will send the Elves some candy.

Love, Shiloh Berry Pre-K Hedley ISD Age 4

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Santa Letters

Dear Santa, I like toys. I want Monkey toys. I also want a skeleton toy. I will leave you a monkey to play with.

Love, Elizabeth Domingo- Carmelo Pre-K Hedley ISD Age 4

December 2023 • THE CLARENDON ENTERPRISE camera, and a small hamster with a cage.

My stocking will be by the fireplace. Have a nice trip to my house.

Be safe! Thank you very much!

Love, Jorden Bridges 3rd Grade Age 8

Dear Santa, I want a doll house and a castle. I want a tent and a sleeping bag. Then I want a basket.

Then I want a prize. I’m going to leave you a snow globe. I’m going to also leave you a new Reindeer.

Love, Alex Coyle Pre-K Hedley ISD Age 5

Dear Santa, How are you? For this Christmas, I want a PlayStation three an Xbox one, and a dirt bike with a ramp please and thank you.

Santa can you get my nephew tissue paper and Santa can you please get my brother an Xbox and a PlayStation? Please and thank you Santa!

Love Liam Guerra 3rd grade Age 9

Dear Santa, I want a Blue Tarantula with remote control, number blocks. My sister wants a Princess Castle. Bring something for my brother. I will leave the Reindeer carrots. I will leave Santa cookies and milk.

Love, Micah Howell Pre-K Hedley ISD Age 4

Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want an 8 size tablet . I want two Lego sets for Christmas this year.

I want a new trampoline for Christmas this year. I want a big transformer for Christmas this year. What I want for Christmas is a grave digger that has treds which is remoted.

Love, Rhylee Allen 3rd Grade Age:8

Dear Santa, I want a Doll house and Bluey doll house and a Bluey doll. A baby doll for my sister ad two baby dolls for the babies. I will leave a reindeer toy for you and cookies for Santa.

Love, Sierra White Pre-K Hedley ISD Age 4 Dear Santa, I want a Paw Patrol. Please bring Riker a toy. My mommy needs something also. The Reindeer can play with my toys. Santa will have milk.

Love, Grayson Tapp Pre-K Hedley ISD Age 3 Dear Santa, How are you Santa? I’m great. For Christmas, I want an oculus and, a skateboard. And some hand warmers for Luke’s / Nathen’s football games. By the way I have been really good. How are the reindeer? How are the elves? Something else I want for Christmas is for every poor person to have enough money to buy a house.

Love, Joslyn Floyd 3rd Grade, Age 9 Dear Santa, My name is Jorden. How are you? I have been good. For Christmas, I would like a Super Smash Bros game, a drone with a

Dear Santa, My name is Clara. I have been good this year, and I have a question. Why is my elf Still in the same spot? For Christmas, I want a 3D pen to make toys at home and I want a kids size tablet and new roller skates Love, Clara Messer 3rd grade Age 9 Dear Santa, I really want 12 real Croc eggs a Nintendo switch game the legend of zelda. both tears of the kingdom and the other I also want a golden xbox, a golden hover board, a I phone 15 pro, a play station, a purple tablet, toy dinosaurs, a pet parrot, and a drone with a camera I hope you have a mary Christmas!

Love, Kelton Herndon Grade: 3rd Age 9 Dear Santa, Something I want for Christmas is a hoverboard. Please and if you get me one I will say thank You. And if not I will still be grateful for the things you gave me. Another thing that I want for Christmas is a puppy stuffie to snuggle and play with me all the time. You are the best Santa I ever knew of. And I have been good this year.

Love, Weslynn Shields 3rd Grade Age 8

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Santa Letters

THE CLARENDON ENTERPRISE • December 2023 Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? How many reindeer are there in some books it says there are 8 reindeer. I wish for a kitten and a Hoverboard. How many elves are in the place you work in? I also wish for a dirt bike that is purple and white.

Love, Addie Snure 3rd Grade Age 8 Dear Santa, How are the elves? Are they working hard? How are you doing?

I would like an Aaron Rogers jersey, an Aaron Donald jersey, and a Tyreek Hill jersey, please.

Can I have a dirt bike, an electric scooter, and a PlayStation 5, please!

Have a great Christmas and I hope you stay warm!

Love, Cutter Ashbrook 3rd grade Age 8 Dear Santa, How are you doing? For Christmas I would like a squish mellow and some hatchimals, and could I have a clay sculpting kit? Could I also have an lol surprise doll, and a pretty dress? Lastly, could I have

some mini brands? How is Mrs. Claus doing and how are the elves doing? I hope you have a Merry Christmas. I also hope the elves have a great time. Merry Christmas to you.

Love Presley Lockhart 3rd Grade Age 9 Dear Santa How are you and your reindeer? By the way, I would like a Nintendo, a hamster, and a trampoline.

Love, Jakayden Weatherton Grade 3 Age 8 Dear Santa, I would like a dirt bike for Christmas this year. Can I have a tablet for Christmas so I can play on it? Then I call my mom for stuff.

I really want a puppy for Christmas so I don’t be bored. I also want a tv, a dresser and a chair for my desk. And all new skincare stuff and a computer!

Love, Na’zaeah Pipkins 3rd Grade Age 8

Dear Santa, My name is A’laiza, How are you and your reindeer? Are you busy today? For Christmas I want a hoverboard, And also a trampoline and a kids size tablet and an iphone13 and a puppy and a puppy stuffie and a skateboard, Also a playstation. Thank you and merry Christmas!

Love, A’laiza Moore 3rd grade Age 8 Dear Santa, How are you ? I hope you are doing good and Merry Christmas.

Here is what I want for Christmas : First I want an oculus and some mini-brands , and an Lol surprise doll I want a car pet and a robot dog and a clay sculpting kit , and some hatchimals. Laslty an apple watch.

Love, Peyton Warren 3rd Grade Age 9 Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? Are the elves ok? The first thing I want is a clay sculpting kit. Here is another thing that I want some squishmellows and hatchimals.

May I have a women’s basketball? I want a new go-kart.

Can I also have a hover cart, please? The last thing I want is one brown and white horse, please!

Thank you, Merry Christmas.

Love, Elliott Robertson 3rd Grade Age: 8 Dear Santa, How are you? For Christmas I would like new shoes, an electric scooter,an apple watch, an oculus gift card, a red panda squishmellow, and a hamster. This is what I want for Christmas. Merry Christmas!

Love, Eliseo Olivas 3rd Grade Age: 8 Dear Santa, How are you? Are the Elves ok?

Are the reindeers ok? How about Mrs.Claus, is she ok? Can you get me a football,shoes,a little basketball hoop that you can put on a door in my house and a Oculus?

Love Sway Chambers 3rd Grade Age 9

Dear Santa, How are you? How is your wife?

I want to tell you that I want an ipad,bike, hoverboard,and a play kitchen kit. I also want an Alexa for Christmas. Love to MRS.Claus and you to Santa.Merry Christmas.

I will leave you some cookies and milk.

Love, Ja’niyiah Harris 3rd Grade Age:9 Dear Santa, How are you? For Christmas I want a hoverboard, legos,nerf gun and a baseball bat and glove. How are your reindeer? How is Mrs.Claus and the elves?

Love Zachary Taylor Age 8 Dear Santa, How are you And Mrs. Clause ? I have been pretty good this year.

This is what I want for Christmas: some drawing equipment, hatchimals, and clay sculpting kit, one lego kit and A hula hula hoop .

Have A Merry Christmas!

Love, Lainey Hanks Grade: 3 Age: 8

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Santa Letters

Dear Santa, How are you? I would like A hoverboard, a go kart and a transformer and a hoverboard that really fluts in the air and an alexa and a squash mellow and a phone not an iphone, a regular phone.

Love, Matthew Williamson Grade: 3 Age: 8 Dear Santa, How’s Mrs Claus over there? I don’t know if I’m on the nice list or the naughty list but I would like a My Melody build a bear.and a one piece funko pop.One last thing a Demon slayer doll.

MERRY CHRISTMASSSS!!!!!!!

Love, Alina Pina Luna Grade: 3 Age: 9/10 Dear Santa, How is the shop? Santa, can I please have a hoverboard, and work gloves, and an electric scooter, and shoes, and a bike, and a nerf gun, and a poster?

Please and thank you.

Love, Ian Weatherread 3rd grade Age 8

December 2023 • THE CLARENDON ENTERPRISE Dear Santa, What have you been doing? What I want for Christmas is a sketch pad and a Pokemon violet game card for my nintendo switch. I want a basketball bag and an inside basketball. I want an arceus stuffed animal and two coloring kits. I want my own harry potter lego set.

Love Noah Pearson 3rd Grade, Age 8 Dear Santa, How are you? I hope you are well.

I want a vacation on a beach with Mr. Moffett.

Love, Mrs. Moffett 3rd Grade Age: 45 Dear Santa, How are you this year? I am really good. I would like a ring with my name inside it. A play car that you can push the peddle and steer the steering wheel. A princess, suitcase, and a play phone. A neckless with a diamond on it a real one. A dress and makeup and a tea set. Hope you have a Merry Christmas.

Love, Rainey 2nd Grade 8 years old

Dear Santa, How have you been Santa? I have been good. I want a toy tiger, some transformer toys, a toy truck. You and your randeer have a Merry Christmas.

Love, JJ 2nd Grade 8 years old

been very good. I want some bath bombs and Barbie clothes, a face masks, and anything girlish. I will set out milk and cookies. I hope you have a good Christmas.

Love, Shaylee 2nd Grade 8 years old

Dear Santa, How are you this year? I have been a good boy. I want a drone for Christmas and I want a Megitron toy for Christmas. I want an Ironhide toy for Christmas. I want an Optimimis Prime. My favorite song is Jingle Bells.

Love, Roman 2nd Grade 8 years old

Dear Santa, How are you Santa? Santa why are your elfs on the shelfs in our school? Santa how old are you?

Santa I will draw something for you and the elfs on the shelfs. I will decorate my house. I would like a Ryan’s World toy and a book.

Love, Jazalyn 2nd Grade 8 years old

Dear Santa, How are you? I was good this year.

For Christmas I want a baby doll. I hope you and your reindeer have a Merry Christmas, Love, Kinze 2nd Grade 7 years old

Dear Santa, How are you? How are you elfs?

I have been good. I would love a hover board. Have a Merry Christmas.

Love, Kody 2nd Grade 7 years old

Dear Santa, How have you and your elfs and reindeer been this year? I have

Dear Santa, How have you been? How have the elf’s been? I have been good. I

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usually don’t ask for a lot but I want to buy Christmas presents for my mom, dad, and sister, and pet’s. So if you could that would be nice. My sister wants a pet, my mom want’s makeup. My dad wants pajamas.

My pets want toys. Thank you.

Love, Landree 2nd Grade 7 years old Dear Santa, How have you been this year? I have been good this year. This year I would want to get a Wilson football and a Chiefs hoodie, a Chiefs cap, a lot of football card packs, and a Texas Ranger hoodie. I hope you get this letter.

How have your raindeer been and you elfs been?

Love, Bennett 2nd Grade 8 years old Dear Santa, How have you been this year?

I have seen Benerd today. How are you and your randeer been?

I would love some clothes and shoes. I have been good.

Love, Juliet 2nd Grade 8 years old

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Santa Letters

THE CLARENDON ENTERPRISE • December 2023 Dear Santa, How have you been? I wish I would come with you to the North Pole, but I can’t. I will be home. I would love an Xbox 4, 2 computer screens that are together, and a camera so I can have a youtube channel. I love you so much!

Love, Carson 2nd Grade 7 years old Dear Santa, How have you and your reindeer been?

I have been good. I want a new elf for Christmas. A horse too. Have a Merry Christmas. HO HO HO!!!

Love, Eidynn 2nd Grade 8 years old

Dear Santa, How have you been this year? I don’t know if I’ve been good this year. I would love a wood jewelree box. I hope you have a good Christmas this year!!

Love, Clarah 2nd Grade 7 years Dear Santa, I hope you have a Merry Christmas. How

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have you been and your randeer been this year? I have been ok. I hope I get a new bike.

Love, Macien 2nd Grade 8 years old Dear Santa, How are you? For Christmas I want an army set. I wish you a Merry Christmas.

Love, Hesten 2nd Grade 7 years old Dear Santa, How have you been this year? I been good this year. I want a 4-wheeler and a go cart. I love you, see ya!

Love, Omari 2nd Grade 7 years old Dear Santa, How have your reindeer been? I have been good this year. This year for Christmas I would love to have books, a computer, and presents. I hope you, your elfs, and your reindeer have a Merry Christmas!

Love, Rebekah 2nd Grade 8 years old

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Santa Letters

Dear Santa, This year I would like a Segway, a Barbee camper, a trampoline, a Doctor set, and a cow set.

Love, McCarty 2nd Grade 7 years old Dear Santa, How have you been? Does Skippe work for you? I want a lap top. I want more stuff animals.

Love, Alix 2nd Grade 8 years old Dear Santa, How have you been this year? I have been great! For Christmas I want some more toy horses and a vet set.

Love, Paige 2nd Grade 7 years old Dear Santa, How are your raindir doing? How is your elf doing? I want a fourwheeler.

Love, Jett 2nd Grade 8 years old

December 2023 • THE CLARENDON ENTERPRISE Dear Santa, I love you. I have been good this year. I love your elfs. I wold love to have a vr head set, big car, a RV, a real kittin, a barby dream house.

P.S. I love you.

Love, Myka 2nd Grade 9 years old Dear Santa, How have you been this year?

This year I have been good. For Christmas I would have toy cat. I would have a hoverboard. I would have 12 toy horses. I would have a toy Santa. Merry Christmas.

Love, Kasie 2nd Grade 7 years old Dear Santa, Thanks for being kind to us. I hope you are making a toy for us. Be careful going to the North poole. I would love a Dually with 4x4 drive.

Merry Christmas.

Love, Kelsyn 2nd Grade 9 years old Dear Santa, Will you come on Christmas? Did my elfs help Benard? Did you see

my letter? What is going to be in my stocking? Am I nice? I want a cinnamon roll backpack.

Love, Dalis, 2nd Grade 8 years old Dear Santa, How have you been this year? I have been good. This Christmas I would like some mini brands.

Love, Kamber 2nd Grade 7 years old Dear Santa, How have you been this year? This Christmas I want a sleeping bag.

Merry Christmas Santa, tell your elfs and your randeer I said Merry Christmas. Have fun delivering presents to the children.

Love, Cohen 2nd Grade 8 years old Dear Santa, How have you been? Did you know Kelsyn is my friend? I would like a elf on the shelf. I would like everything Barbe and Barbe toys.

Love, Mia 2nd Grade, 7 years old

Dear Santa, How is Jingle’s and your rander and Mrs. Claus doing? For Christmas I want work gloves, a belt, and some boots. A silver belly cowboy hat and a horse. A VR headset!

Love, Cutter 2nd Grade 8 years old Dear Santa, How is it going Santa? I have been happy and good. What I want this year is an apple watch, toys for my dog, and a new kindle.

Love, Choice 2nd Grade 8 years old Dear Santa, How have you and your elfs and your randir been this year? Me and my brother Caleb have been good this year. This year I want for Christmas is a phone and a watch.

I hope you like this letter.

Love, Madilynn 2nd Grade 7 years old Dear Santa, How are you doing? Hopefully you

are well. For Christmas I would like a Dog Lego set, a Walkman, new clothes, and for it to snow.

Merry Christmas!

Bryn Alexander Grade 4 Age 10 Dear Santa, How are your Elves? How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? Santa I want Hunter Call of the Wild game, big army tanks, battle ships, and fighter jets. Santa can I have 2-3 packs of Pokémon cards, also can I have a hunting rifle please.

Jose Paita Grade 4 Age 9 Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like dinosaurs, Captain America, and Spiderman.

Love, Zaiden Walker Age 4 Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Minnie Mouse Kitchen, a toy house, and stuff to go in the toy house.

Love, Mariana Arevalo Age 4

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Santa Letters

THE CLARENDON ENTERPRISE • December 2023 Dear Santa, How are the Elves? Hopefully all is good. This year for Christmas I would like a phone, nails, new shoes, new jeans, new blanket, and for Camorn, TaTa, Tia KK, Tio Poblo, and Tio Egar to be home or have a day off.

Ehmjey Martinez Grade 4 Age 9 Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like Ghostbuster Cars, Ghostbuster backpack, and Ghostbuster trap.

Love, Xabriel Aguilar Age 5 Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like Hulk Toys, Spiderman Toys, and a Web shooter.

Love, Jagger Morris Age 4 Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Barbie Dreamhouse, some Barbies, and a Barbie Car. Love, Alondra Olvera Age 4

Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a hot rod car, a dog, and a trash picker upper from Earl’s Love, Lance Shipman Age 4

Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a real motorcycle, some cars, and a real puppy.

Love, Elijah Aguilar Age 5

Dear Santa, For Christmas I would a toy house, stuff to go in my toy house, and food.

Love, O’Zarianna Matthews Age 5

Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a phone, a tablet, and a skateboard, and some make-up.

Love, Keyara Butler Age 4

Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a car, Spiderman toys, and trucks.

Love, Waylon Walker Age 3

Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a baby sister, some baby dolls, and a guitar.

Love, Greeley Cooper Age 3

Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like blocks, babies, and make-up Love, Zava Walker Age 3 Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like some chocolate, a chicken, and cereal.

Love, A’Kyah Tates Age 4

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Love, Harry Teak Age 5 Dear SantaAm I good or bad? I want an Olaf pillow. I also want a computer. Can you also bring my sister a princess dress? I’m also going to leave the

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Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a dinosaur, 7 presents, and a dump truck.

Love, Evan Bains Age 4 Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a cool car you can drive in the grass, stickers, I really like stickers, and glow necklaces.

Love, Mercy Whetstone Age 5 Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a phone, a bike, and a skateboard.

Love, La’Miyah Crain Age 5 Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like some tractors, some trucks, and some pickups.

Love, Dakota Taylor Age 3

Dear SantaHave I been good? Will you give me a pair of high heels? Can I also have a puppy? I would like a phone, and an Alexa. I would really like an angel doll. I also want a Barbie as tall as me. And I want a real reindeer. I’ll leave you a cookie-house.

Love, Braelyn Gibson Age 7 Dear Santa, I hope I am on the good list. Are you real? Can I have a vr set? Can you get me a Nintendo? Can I have a tablet? I want to see my dad. I hope my dad gets money. I love my dad. We will leave you cookies and milk!!!!

Love, Damien Lewis Age 7 Dear Santa, I want a phone, a unicorn, and a real puppy. Can I see one of your reindeer? Can you bring my brother a blow up dinosaur float? Am I good or bad? I need new stuffed animals. I will leave you something.

Love, Brynlee Gibson Age 7

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Dear Santa, I did something good. I helped Naomi and Micah and Mom and Dad. I want a shark bite game.

I also want a Jurassic World Apatosaurus toy. And also overall everyone have a Merry Christmas.

I also will leave cookies for you.

Love, Noah Finnis Howell Age 7 Dear Santa, I will leave you some cookies and milk and carrots for your reindeer.

I want a computer. I also want a LOL play set and I also want a Gabby’s doll house. Lydia wants a Elsa doll. I need a pair of socks.

What is it like at the North Pole?

Love, FayeLynn LaFrance Dear Santa, I was really greedy last year, but this year i want to do something a little different, I want to do something for my mom. She works really hard and I just want her to have a good year . She had a good year last year but it didn’t feel like Christmas. And all I want for Christmas is my family. I wanted so much last year. And this year i just want to watch Christmas movies

with my family and my dogs And my brother, i dont tell him I love him enough. I should but he is the best brother I could ask for and I might not get me anything for christmas but at least I have my family.

And lilly she is a really good friend, so Santa can You get her horse figurine. And that is all i want for Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Addie Murray 5th grade P.S. I’ll put carrots out again for your reindeer. They love those carrots.

Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like to have v buck ,robux, and a stitch stuffy for Christmas please and how are you Santa Clase and please eat your fruit please and I love you and have a merry Christmas Santa Clase.

Love, Garytt Gene Boyd Creed Dear Santa, Hi Santa I am going to be nice to my sisters so please I want an xbox and a cowboy hat and hey dudes black new hay dudes.

From Braxton Bruce 5 grade

Dear Santa, I hope you are doing well. Santa could I have a lego snowglobe. Could I also have a duck head cover for my driver? I also would like hey dudes with cow print. What is your favorite cookie?

What would you like to drink?

Sincerely, Emma Howard 5th grade Dear Santa, How are you doing today, are you ready for Christmas how is your work shop going, my brothers have not been good at do not bring them anything there is only three things I want for Christmas, I want an Apple watch, robux and a new phone.

Love, Cameron P.S. I am going to leave a big cookie and a large glass of milk Dear Santa, How was it up in the North pole?, this year I have really been needing some bubble skin care.

I am really happy that Christmas is approaching and it’s finally December! One more thing that I am really wanting is some toys for my cat because she loves playing.

This year I hope you like chocolate chip cookies because I will leave some out for you to eat. Thank you so much for everything you have gotten me over the years.

Love, Kinsleigh Thomas P.S. Thank you.

Dear,Santa I want a vr headset, and for my mom to feel better. I also want a basketball hoop, but please.

Please make my mom not sick.

Love, from Avery L. Dear Santa, How have you been? I don’t know about you, but I have been ok this year. I hope I have been at least a little good. Anyway I can not wait for what I would like to have is a Skateboard! I hope you have a great Christmas. I hope one day you will bring me an elf one day.

Sincerely, Zayden P.S Say hi to the reindeer for me.

Dear Santa, I hope this letter finds you well. I’ve been a good kid this year. I hope you can bring me some gifts that I’ve been wanting for a while. If it’s

not too much to ask, I would love to have Vbucks, a new headset, and an Xbox gift card. I promise to use them wisely and to continue being a good kid. Thank you so much for reading my letter and for all the hard work you do every year.

Sincerely, Cotton Halsey P.S. I going to make you a giant cookie.

Dear Santa, Hi how are you because I think I have been good?

So can I have a pocket knife holder and a steer halter please.

My brother and sisters have been mean to me so can you give them coal.

Can I also have a new baseball bat cat x.

Love, Hunter Dear Santa, How are you, are you ready for christmas? This year I would like Madden 24. I would also like a scope. The last thing I would like is a hoverboard. Have a great Christmas and have a happy New Year.

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THE CLARENDON ENTERPRISE • December 2023 Dear Santa, How are you and Jingles? My sister is angry at Jingles because she hid in front of my sister’s ice coffee and she was furious. So she got tongs and grabbed Jingles and then grabbed her coffee. Anyway What I want for Christmas is fake nails that you glue on and a bath bomb kit from Amerial.

LOVE, Kredence Gaither Dear Santa Hello Santa, hopefully you are doing great and I hope you have a really good Christmas . I am so happy that Christmas is almost here. I was wondering if you could get me some skin care and if not it would be ok. This year I am going to make you some sugar cookies this year and I will put something out for your reindeer . I hope you have a good time handing out presents with the reindeer .

Merry Christmas, Marleigh Bailey P.S. if you can get me skin care , thank you Dear Santa, How are the reindeers? I’ve been wondering if I can get freeze dried candy skittles, a gel blaster, some chick fil and Merry Christmas.

Thank you love Jovanni guerra Dear Santa, I think i have been good but for Christmas i would like skincare if possible i would also like a vanity. And i really wanted some shrek crocs and it would be really nice if you could

get me some More clothes.

P.S have a great christmas!

Love, Preslee English

Dear, Santa May I have a VR headset, a r.c car, and a lego set and how are the reindeer doing, what kind of cookies do you like?

P.S I think I have been a good girl this year Love, Norah Stoy Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like some Sol De Jenaro. I would also like some skincare.

There is this one thing I would like some SpongBob crocs. It would be nice if you can get some sweatpants and some sweatshirts.

Love, Journee P.S. I will leave out cookies and milk. Have a great Christmas.

Dear Santa, Merry Christmas Santa. I hope you’re having a good Christmas. I want for Christmas is a new Xbox series x because my xbox for the last couple of months has been glitching.

Thank you Merry Christmas Ajax Caudle 5th grade P.S. Why do you love to eat cookies and drink milk?

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Dear Santa, I really think I have been a really good girl this year, regardless of what my parents say! For Christmas this year I want a colorful tree with pink ornaments. I would also like a swing set and a trampoline (just like Fe Fe’s).

Will you please make sure you come and visit all my friends too! I hope Bo has been telling you really nice things. Don’t forget about my brothers and sister too, they have also been good. Rudolf is my favorite too!

PS I will leave you some Dr. Pepper and Cheetos (because those are my favorites) Love, Raleigh Jac Wann Age: 3 years old Fe Fe’s Daycare Dear Santa, I have been such a good girl, and I cant wait for you to come to my house! This year for Christmas I want a baby Yoda bobble head, a new water bottle for school. I hope you have a good trip from the North Pole!

Love, Josie Alvey Age: 7 1st grade Dear Santa, This year has been a lot of fun! I always try to be kind to others and not fight with my brother. This year I want Madden 24 for my xbox, a new batting helmet, bat, and batting gloves. I love to go shooting with my Uncle Will, so I would also like a new pistol. Even

though they get on my nerves, please don’t forget about my sisters and brother. I hope you have a good ride from the North Pole!

Love, Hunter Wann Age: 11 5th Grade PS I will leave you cookies and milk.

Dear Santa, I have been such a good boy this year, and I would love for you to bring me some toys.

This year I would like some magnet blocks, tobot transformer, a monkey that dances and shakes his butt, a Th -Rex toy, a toy shoe that helps me learn how to tie my shoes, a little dino set with T-Rex. I hope you have a good trip!

Love, Ryker Schwertner Age: 6 1st grade Dear Santa, I have been such a good girl this year. This year I would love for you to bring me a new barbie, with a big barbie house. I also want a puppy that has baby puppies when you push on its back. I also want an Ariel mermaid and a Uresula doll I am so excited for you Santa!

I will leave you cookies and milk! Don’t forget about my brother Straton.

Love, Remmi Burton Age: 7 1st grade

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THE CLARENDON ENTERPRISE • December 2023 Dear Santa, I have been a really onery but very good boy this year. This year will you bring me a new blue (my favorite color) bicycle. I would also love to have a transformer that turns into a jet. Could you also bring me a Vikings football that has a number 18 on it.

(Jefferson is my favorite player). I also would like a T-Rex dinosaur from Jaraissic Park 1.

Please don’t forget about Colton! I will leave you cookies and milk!

Love, Braxton Henson Age: 7 1st grade Dear Santa, I am so excited for Christmas this year!

For Christmas I would love a barbie dream house, with all the extras in it. I would also love a new LOL doll (the one that bubbles), can I have a toy puppy that delivers baby puppies. I will leave you cookies and milk and I hope you have a wonderful trip!

Love, Hazel Dechneaux Age: 7 1st Grade Dear Santa, This year I have been such a good boy! I have worked really hard at school, and I have tried to be nice to my brother. This year I would love if you brought me a purple skateboard, a movie theater that I can watch movies at home(I use to have one, but I lost

it). I would also like little American/Texas flags for my front porch. My brother Teal has also been a good boy, so remember a few presents for him too! We will leave you cookies, milk and carrots for your reindeer. I hope you have a good trip!

Love, Tucker Putnam Age: 6 1st grade Dear Santa, I have been a super good boy this year, but my sister has not been nice to me. This year I want a new mind craft game for my Nintendo switch, I also want a massage chair to relax in, a new bumblebee transformer. I will leave you some cookies and milk.

Love, Tate Chase Age: 7 1st grade Dear Santa, I have been such a good girl this year, and ever since I was a little girl I have only ever wanted a skateboard. I would also like a pair of climbing shoes (I love to climb). Will you also remember my sister! She tries really hard to be good! I will be sure and leave you cookies and milk.

Love, Cambrie Wright Age: 7 1st grade

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Dear Santa, I have been such a good girl this year, and I cannot wait to see what you bring. This year I would love a new barbie doll and it also comes with a talking dog, for my barble I would love a big barbie house and in the house can I get a bed that goes in it. My barbie needs a car to drive, so please don’t forget a car! Santa you are the BEST! I will leave you some cookies and milk!

Love, Ja’mes Bernard Age:6 1st Grade Dear Santa, I am so excited for you to come visit me this year! This year I would love a new soccer ball, some new blue/green tennis shoes, and a big teddy bear! I have tried really hard to be a good boy! I will leave you some cookies that have red and green sprinkles on them and some milk to drink.

Love, Maveric Yankee Age: 7 1st Grade Dear Santa, I am so excited for you to come to my house!

This year for Christmas I would love for you to bring me a new baby(that looks like a real one), a movable barbie that moves their legs and arms around. I would also love a new pair of pink slip on tennis shoes, and a pink watch. I have been such a good and sweet girl this year! I will leave you cookies, milk and carrots for the reindeer! I hope you have a good trip!

Love, Daisy Green Age:6 1st grade Dear Santa, I have been so good this year, and I cannot wait for you to come to my house this year with toys. This year I would love for you to bring me a book about hedgehogs, a set up where I can grow my own flowers, starting from the seed, so I can watch them grow to a flower. I would also love some new clothes and a purple slap bracelet. My cat would love a new toy also (maybe a little mouse toy). I will leave you some cookies and milk!

Love, Madalyn Roberson Age:7 1st grade Dear Santa, This year for Christmas I would love for you to bring me bendy, and a lego ghostbuster set. I also want an electronic dirt bike! I have been looking forward to you coming to my house! I will leave you some cookies and milk, and leave them setting by the gingerbread house. I love Christmas because you get to do all the fun stuff!

Love, Liam Wright Age: 6 1st grade

December 2023 • THE CLARENDON ENTERPRISE Dear Santa, This year I would love if you brought me a red motor bike with a key, helmet, I would love if you brought Taylor Swift music, fan bubble machine, a sled, 8 wheeled monster truck, and a Michael Meyers mask so I can pull jokes on people. I hope you have a good trip Santa, I will leave you some cookies and milk, with a slice of cake.

Love, Hunter Williams Age: 6 1st grade Dear Santa, I love presents! No matter if you give me anything, all I want is love. I want candy, and a pop-it game, and presents. I hope it snows. You’re the best and you are kind and sweet. I like your hot coco. I love Santa.

Love, Patricia 3rd Grade 9 years old Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? I hope they are good. Can you get me these presents? I want a computer, a slime set, curtains for my bed, a magnet set, and a coloring book. I want these so bad. So can you get them for me? Thank you!

Love, Lydia 3rd grade 9 years old

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Dear Santa, How do you stay warm on your sleigh? Is Rudolph real? Can I have a drone with a camera? Please tell MC Gift Rapper that I love him. I want Jolly Ranchers too. I hope you have a safe trip.

Love, Cory 3rd Grade 9 years old Dear Santa, How are the elves? I am sorry if I was bad this year. I know you won’t get me these things but I shall ask! I want an Elf on the Shelf, a cat robot, and that’s all. I hope you’re all cozy on your trip! I hope you like the cookies.

Love, Dale 3rd Grade 9 years old Dear Santa, How are the elves? When will Eve Come? I miss her! How is Mrs. Claus? How are you Santa? OK, let’s get to the good part. My mom is stressed. She needs a break. Can you bring a vacation for my mom and dad and for my brother a fire truck? I want a veterinary kit and a tree house.

Love, Esmae 3rd Grade 8 years old

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THE CLARENDON ENTERPRISE • December 2023 Dear Santa, It is my birthday tomorrow. Are the elves okay? I want a v r headset. I hope you have a safe trip.

Love, Dezmond 3rd Grade 9 years old Dear Santa, Has Rudolph been getting to fly? I don’t know if I’ve been bad but if I was good, I would want a IPhone and a phone case. I have a question. How do you make so many toys and candy? My mom doesn’t let me eat a lot of candy.

Can you bring my brother some v bucks?

Love, Brooklyn 3rd Grade 9 years old Dear Santa, How are the elves? What does the reindeer eat? I want a camper, a tent, and a snow globe. I will leave cookies, and milk, and carrots for the reindeer.

Love, Ariana 3rd Grade 8 years old

Dear Santa, How do the reindeer fly and are you cozy? How do you have elves and is one named Oliver? Anyway, about the presents, can I please have a hover board and a tablet?

Also, can Oliver stay and what does Oliver’s voice sound like?

Love, Blaine 3rd Grade 8 years old Dear Santa, How are your reindeer doing? I would like a remote control T-rex, a remote control wolf, and I also hope snow comes. I would also like a stuffed animal fox. I hope you stay warm.

Love, Will 3rd Grade 8 years old Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? How are you at the North Pole? I want a Daisy travel doll, Lego set, a friendship necklace, a baby doll in a bathtub, a Barbie airplane, a Santa shirt and pants, a pair of socks, and a neck pillow.

Love, Cambry 3rd Grade, 9 years old

Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? Are you in the North Pole? I would like a Barbie travel set, a Barbie airplane set, Sour Patch gum 3#, socks, shoes, Barbie doll with a wheel chair, Skipper baby sitter set, and pants.

I wear a 9-10. Can I get a T shirt, skrishmello, and neck pillow, Skittles, soft pillow, Lego friends treehouse, and baby clothes.

Have a nice day.

Adyson 3rd Grade 9 years old Dear Santa, My name is Owen. I have been a terrific kid this year and would like a few things for Christmas. I would like an army set and a mining set.

If you wouldn’t mind throwing in some books for me to read that would be great too!

Love, Owen King Kindergarten Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Saylor. How is the North Pole going? I want a turquoise watch and a magic mixie genie lamp. I hope you have a fantastic great day on Christmas.

I would also like some number blocks.

Love, Saylor Pearson Kindergarten Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Kaylee. For Christmas, I would like you to make me a makeup table with makeup inside and a princess tent with lights inside. Thank you for sending our elf Pax to us!

Love, Kaylee Taylor Kindergarten Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Brantley. How are you? For Christmas, I want a hoverboard, a monster truck, and a dirt bike. Thank you and fly safe!

Love, Brantley White Kindergarten Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Mac. I have been so good this year! I would like for you to bring me a glove, a helmet, and a bag because I get to play T-ball this year! I would also love some

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new books and Ninja Turtle stuff.

Thank You. Love, Mac Wann Kindergarten Age 5 P.S. Please don’t forget my brother and sisters!

Dear Santa, My name is Miles. I would like a grill like my dad’s with food I can cook. I would also like a coloring book with crayons. I love you Santa!

Love, Miles Decker Kindergarten Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Jayden Blayze Miller. I am 5 years old. I have been good this year. This year for Christmas I would like an Xbox, a donkey, Bakugans, shoes, and LED lights for my bedroom. I also would like a white snowy Christmas. I love you Santa and have a merry Christmas!

Love, Jayden Miller Kindergarten Age 5

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Dear Santa, My name is Ian. I love you Santa! I want a remote control car, a remote control airplane and a bunch of Legos.

Love, Ian Word Kindergarten Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Leithan. I want army toys, police toys, and a Lego armory set. Happy birthday Jesus and God bless EVERYONE! Love, Leithan Shelley Kindergarten Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Sadie. I want a toy car and a pink kitten. I would really like a hoverboard too. Santa, the Grinch is so mean and mad about Christmas. I love you!

Love, Sadie Shields Kindergarten Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Merci. For Christmas, I would like ladybug dolls, clothes, and anything ladybug. I love you Santa.

Love, Merci Farmer Kindergarten Age 5

December 2023 • THE CLARENDON ENTERPRISE Dear Santa, My name is Brexlei. Merry Christmas! This year I would like a tablet, and lots of Barbies, and a sister. Make that two little sisters!

Thank you for making all of this happen!

Love, Brexlei Martindale Kindergarten Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Wylie. I have been a good boy this year. I want a Batman that flies, a dragon fidget, and a teddy bear. Thank you, Santa for my Christmas presents.

Love, Wylie Kirby Kindergarten Age 6

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Dear Santa, My name is Jayton. For Christmas, I would like a monster truck, and a PS5 so I can play video games, a four-wheeler so we can ride around and look for big bucks! I would also like some Pokemon cards with a case so I can be like my big brother Jett. I would also like some snow! I will leave you some milk and cookies and some treats for your reindeer.

Love, Jayton Hodge Kindergarten Age 5

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THE CLARENDON ENTERPRISE • December 2023 Dear Santa, My name is Miles. I love you Santa! I want Minecraft Legos and a tv for my bedroom.

I would also like a football and a Miles Morales toy. I love Christmas. Merry Christmas Santa!

Love, Miles Word Kindergarten Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Grant. I have been very good this year. I am so excited for Christmas! I would like a big trampoline, a rifle, a cowboy ranch with a BIG barn, and a felt cowboy hat!

Be safe in your sled!

Love, Grant Stevenson Kindergarten Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Khloey. I have been a good girl this year! I would like a new doll house and a horse. Will you please tell my grandma and grandpa I love them. I will leave cookies for you and corn for your reindeer.

Love, Khloey Tillery Kindergarten Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Sky. For Christmas, I would like a new monster truck, a T-rex that is real, a

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toy, a book, and a scarecrow. I have been an extra good girl this year.

Love, Sky Curry Kindergarten Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Delilah. I would like a Barbie, new shoes, a princess dress, Barbie doll house, and accessories, some new makeup and fingernail polish, a new LOL doll. I have been extra sweet this year. Mom and I will be sure to leave out extra cookies for you and Mrs. Clause this year.

Love, Delilah Walker Kindergarten Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Isabella. I hope you read my letter. I have been a really good girl this year!

I would like to get new Barbie clothes, a new pair of reindeer pajamas, and earmuffs that have reindeer on them. I hope I can get a new baby doll and stroller. I would like a new lunch box with a princess on it. I hope I get to see you and your reindeer. I love your elves too!

Love, Isabella Ceniceros Kindergarten Age 6

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Dear Santa, My name is Kaleb. I really like your presents and the big bag you carry them in. I like your elves too!

I would like a Nintendo game with a controller. I would also like a hamburger and a real lightsaber.

I want two Christmas Lego sets that are different and an Xbox too.

Merry Christmas Santa!

Love, Kaleb Hanks Kindergarten Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Maggie. I would like a mermaid doll for Christmas. Thank you for sending Sparkle the Elf to our house. How are your reindeer doing? I have been doing a great job reading my books at home. I hope you have a safe trip taking all the presents to the kids this year!

Love, Maggie Ashbrook Kindergarten Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Waylon. I have been a good boy this year, my teachers even tell me so. I would like a new Mario toy and a BB gun. I would really love to get a basketball too.

What kind of cookies do you like?

My mom makes really yummy cookies so we will be sure to leave some out for you! Thank you!

Love, Waylon Devenney Kindergarten Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Tex. I have been really good this year. I really want a dirt bike, a new helmet, gloves, and boots with the honor flag on it. I also want new cleats for football.

Please go see all the kids from my class and all my cousins too. I will leave you white milk and chocolate chip cookies! I love you Santa!

Love, Tex Naylor Kindergarten Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is Will. For Christmas, I want a horse and a real bison to ride too. I am gonna need a driver’s license to haul them around so I would like that too please. I would also like six pocket knives to cut baling twine with too. I would also like a hoverboard and roller skates.

I’d also like a Ninja Warrior course and a fishing pole too. I would like a rifle and a hunting license, maybe a sword too. I would also

like a King-size bed so I can be comfy like my mom and dad!

Love, Will Robertson Kindergarten Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Daegan. I would like a wallet, a Nintendo, a BB gun, a computer, a laser, and what I really want is a little blue work desk. I would like a real .22. I have been a good boy this year. A million dollars would be cool too. I will leave you lots of cookies and milk and carrots for your reindeer.

Love, Daegan Hall Kindergarten Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Kylee. I want a new German Shepard puppy, new toys and clothes for it too. I would also like a slime making machine, a unicorn toy, and a gymnastics outfit with long sleeves. New shoes for church and a coloring page of you, Santa! I would also like a set of monkey bars too.

Love, Kylee Glover Kindergarten Age 6

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Dear Santa, My name is October. I would like a Barbie and a Gabby’s doll house.

I would also like a unicorn and a robot please! I have been a very good girl for my mom and dad this year!

Love, October Wample Kindergarten Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Lennon Rose. I want a magic Mixie, A barbie dreamhouse, a LOL doll, a puppy, Anna and Elsa dolls, makeup, LOL house, and iPhone 14 and an iPad. I have been so good this year! I love you Santa and Mrs. Clause!

Love, Lennon Morris Kindergarten Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is River and I have been a really good girl this year. I wish for a smartwatch, a magic globe, workshop boots, movie stuff, and geodes.

Love, River Smith Kindergarten Age 5

Dear Santa, My name is Tobias. I would like a motorcycle, a baby Yoda, a puzzle and my family together for Christmas.

Love, Tobias Whetstone Kindergarten Age 5 Dear Santa, My name is J’Cole. I want a dirt bike or four-wheeler. I would also like a football game and more Xbox games, a game pass and lots of toys!

Love, J’Cole Stewart Kindergarten Age 6 Dear Santa, My name is Darren. I want a giant Hot Wheels city! I would also like a pet lizardand a new playdough set that comes with tools. I would like you to bring my little sister Holland a cow stuffy too! Can you please bring me a bag of candy and an apple too? I would also like a new controller, a new water bottle with an iguana on it and a shark kite.

Thank you Santa, you are very nice.

Love, Darren Sternadel Kindergarten, Age 5

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As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, we’re reminded of the many blessings we enjoy, including the opportunity to serve good people like you. Merry Christmas and many thanks for your generous support all year long.

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THE CLARENDON ENTERPRISE • December 2023 Dear Santa, My name is Viktor. I have been a good boy this year. I want a Minecraft Warden plushie, please!

Love, Viktor Benton Kindergarten, Age 6 Dear Santa, I have been working really hard in school this year. My favorite thing to do is play with my cars and trucks with trailers. I would really like for you to bring me some more to play with. Lightening McQueen is one of my favorites.

Love Strattan 3rd Grade 8 years old Dear Santa, I want a tiger blankets and stuffed animals. A new bike. I also want a snowflake plushie and five Aphmau Plushies.

Love, Abby Age:9 Grade: 4th Dear Santa, I want On Clouds shoes size mens 8. I want a wooden bat, bat tape, and a speedflex visor.

Love, Corbin Age 9 4th grade

Dear Santa, Im thankful for Any Thing What i need is some jeans.

And some bras, easy bake oven food and some new shoes.

And thats all.

Love Kinzlee, Age 9 4th grade Dear Santa, I want a dirt bike for Christmas, a four wheeler and a PS5 controller.

I want $1,000 for Christmas and a Hellcat with the remote. A BB gun .

I want a go cart, candy, an iPhone and tablet, a TV, a football and a new water bottle. I want Dallas Cowboys football tickets.

Love, Zy Age 10 4th grade Dear Santa, I want a Lego fireman command set, Policeman truck with a trailer, a trailer with eggs on the back of the trailer, a Hacker mask for kids, a Xbox, a Nintendo switch, and a PS5. I also want a dirt bike.

Love, Emerson Age 9 4th grade Dear Santa, I would like a elf pet, two collars

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The sounds of Christmas are music to our ears, and we’d like to share our joy and best wishes at this festive time of year with all of you.

Thanks for bringing so much happiness to our year. We really appreciate your support and friendship.

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

We hope your holiday hits all the high notes.

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for my dogs, a science kit, a mini cooking set, some christmas magic for my family, a small lego set, and a new headset, stranger things blanket, a squish mellow, some new shoes, some fairy lights, a gray canopy, some gray and white small pillows, a chrissy jacket, a bed shelf, a mini christmas tree, a pet sloth, a mini fridge, a gumball machine.

Age: 9 Grade: 4th Love, Memory Dear Santa, I would like a PS5 Remote drone, Shoes, Clothes, and Five Nights at Freddy’s, a hoodie, LED lights and a Closet for my clothes to go in.

Love, Dacen Age 11 4th grade Dear Santa I would like a multi-tool and a Milwaukee Shockwave Impact Duty Alloy Steel Screw Driver Bit Set. I would also like a pair of wireless Apple air pods for Christmas with an iPhone, and a C35 Electric Razor scooter. I would also love one last thing: a 3d printer.

Love, August Age 9 4th grade

Dear Santa, I will like a baby Yoda and a puppy and Makeup Palette and Computer and Headphones, Nintendo Mario card game Love, Camree Age:10 Grade:4th grade P.S. have a great Christmas!

Dear Santa, I want money, the magnet controller for Xbox, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. I also want some new clothes and a 3D printer.

Love, Jase Age 10 4th grade Dear Santa, I wish I can have a box of fidgets and a cool toy and some food toys and a book and a pen. I love coloring. And some more books and a bear and new markers and crayons and a new iPad and a blanket and some toys, babies, and baby food and a new box, so I can put my markers and crayons in it.

And a new small sticky notepad like Mrs. Gribble’s. And a new lunch box and new books that you read.

Also, some dry erase markers of different colors and a white board.

And I want a cheerleader outfit for me and the pompons that you

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cheer with and a Barbie and a Barbie house and some Barbie clothes.

Love, Rose Stone Age 7 Dear Santa, I need four-wheeler boots and a new carburetor.

Love, Payden Age 9 4th grade Dear Santa, I want an electric scooter and a football and a basketball and baseball cards and a basketball goal and Pokeman cards shiny and football cards and RC cars and basketball cards and an electric go cart and bouncy balls, and money because every single time you get me money and a Play Station 5 and candy. That’s it.

Love, Weston Burrow Age 6 Dear Santa, I want a Nintendo Switch and a Happy Toymaker Semi and a saddle pad and new stirrups for my saddle. And I want 4-wheeler!

Love, JT Shelton Age 6

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Dear Santa, I want a 4-wheeler, a saddle, a port bit, roller skates, and a skate board. I also want a teddy bear, a bull rope, and a saddle pad!

Say hi to Rudolf for me!

Love, Stetson Duncan Age 6

Dear Santa, I have been amazing all year! I am so excited for Christmas! I would love a paint hobby horse, a new collar for my puppy, a stuffed longhorn, and a King Julian movie!

Love, August Blayze Moffett Age 6

Dear Santa, I was really good this year! I would love a Hatchimal, a new Barbie, a book about foxes, and a stuffed bear!

Love, Zaylee Jaramillo Age 7

Dear Santa, I would love a hockey stick with a curve! I would also like a grill with fake food, and a cleaning thing that’s in a line! Have a great year!

Love, Thomas Messer Age 7

Dear Santa, I want a Nintendo switch, a skateboard, a dinosaur transformer, and a new toolbox! I would also love a new felt hat, and big box of hot wheels! Say hi to Rudolf for me. He’s my favorite!

Love, Case (Boogie) Jones Age 6 Dear Santa, I would like a barbie set, a moving horse, red and blue Nintendo switch, a train, flying fairy, and a big stuffed bear! I would also like a car timer, biscuit and barbie books, and a snow sled, and warm clothing for the snow! I would love a stocking and a phone too! I love you and I hope you have a good day!

Love, Madison Judd, Age 7

Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is a speaker that lights up, a stuffed cheetah, a polar bear, and an armadillo. I would also love a tiny baby deer, and a triangle shaped highlighter with three colors!

Love, Caroline Messer Age 7 Dear Santa, I want wheelie shoes, a motorcycle, a new bike, and a new elf on the shelf! I will have milk and cookies waiting for you when you come!!

Love, Ezekiel Aguilar Age 6

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THE CLARENDON ENTERPRISE • December 2023 Dear Santa, I would like a new drum set, headphones, lols, and a pop-up book! I would also like an omg doll!

Love, Pennie Roberson Age 7 Dear Santa, I want dirt bike boots, a dirt bike suit, a toy panda, a soccer ball, and toy cheetah! I would also like a basketball, a hot wheel car, and a snowflake blanket!

Love, Kayzen Thomas Age 7 Dear Santa, I want a new camo bike for Christmas! I would also like some bike gloves, and a Super Wings set!

Love, Bronc Heatley Age 6

Dear Santa, I hope your reindeer are doing well. How are y’all doing this Christmas? I would like a few nerf guns. And a bitsy. Maybe a phone . I don’t want a lot this Christmas.I am also your biggest fan.

Sincerely, Ainslie Lewis 9 years old 4th grade Dear Santa, This year I would like some pink under armour football gloves and a new pair of tennis shoes and some new glasses. I would like them black please and I would like a Kansas City helmet and a Patrick Mahomes jersey and a Travis Kelce one as well and that is my list this year and have a merry Christmas.

Sincerely, Kensler Roberts Age 10 4th grade Dear Santa, For Christmas I need some more long sleeve shirts. Also please help the poor and try to make them feel better. For Christmas I would like a VR headset and I want the FNAF Help Wanted for the VR. Love, Jase Conway 10 yrs. Old 4th grade Dear Santa, First of all, how have you been? I haven’t been thinking a ton about what I want for Christmas, but I do have a few things that I want for Christmas. I would like this cool blanket that says “Don’t wake me up I’m recharging,” with a sloth on a battery. I think there are some new books that I’d like to have. There is a new Cat Kid Comic Club book coming so I’d like to have that. I’d like to have some new PJs that are sloth themed, but I just want some new PJs. I’d like to have a few more things, but I don’t exactly know

everything I want, so you can help decide the rest of the things.

I hope you have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Sincerely, Jax 10 years old 4th grade (P.S. Say hi to the reindeer, Mrs Claus, and Marshmallow for me!)

Dear Santa, I would like for everyone to have a great Christmas and everybody get to see their family. What I would also like for Christmas is a German luger, and a Mauserc96, and a nerf bolt action shotgun.

Sincerely, Asa 10 years old 4th grade Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a new pair of clothes and a hat new shoes and a nerf sniper a watch a hoverboard and a new 22.

Love Blake 9 years old 4th grade Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like for everyone to be nice and respectful and people that don’t get to see their family will see their family and what I would like for Christmas is tickets to a Dallas cowboys game.

Sincerely, Ryker 9 years old 4th Grade Dear Santa.

How is the North Pole? For this Christmas I would like new cleats, a ps5, a new mic and a gaming chair.

Sincerely AJ 10 years old 4th grade Dear Santa, For this christmas I’d Like a couple of things I’d like a Nike hoodie and Nike T-Shirts I’d Like A pair of nike sweatpants ,A Hot Wheels Kit,An Arizona Cardinals Jersey Kit And helmet And Socks,A PS5 (probably Not going to get one) An Arizona Cardinals Football. That is my list.

Sincerely, Ryan Cranford 9 years old 4th grade Dear Santa, How have you been at the North Pole? I haven’t been thinking too much about what I want for Christmas ,but I would like to have a nice blanket that has all my family on it.

Do you think you could get me an air dry clay set? I am running out of clay and do you think you could get me a few pairs of clothes

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and PJ’s. I think that’s all and I hope you have a merry Christmas.

Sincerely, Jensyn Lewis 9 years old, 4th grade

Thank you for always bringing me presents.

Be safe traveling.

Love, Delaney Chambless Hedley Kindergarten

Dear Santa, Can I please have some paints? Cause I like art and ballet. Can you please give me a light to spin around and that’s it.

Love, Zuri Roark, Age 6

Dear Santa, My name is Jose Villarreal, and I am 6 years old. I would like toy cars, shoes, and a light sabor. Clothes would be nice, and some army men so I can play with my big brother. Maybe some fun but easy board games to play with my sisters. If possible, some dinosaurs, or some football action figures, and monster action figures.

Love, Jose Villarreal Hedley Kindergarten

Dear Santa, Hope you had great year. I am 6 years old and have been good this year. For Christmas, I would like a computer, a rainbow sparkly baby doll, and a camera.

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Wishing you a Christmas that’s as special as you are! For the privilege of doing business with you, we are sincerely grateful.

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We’d like to thank our friends so dear for choosing us and stopping here.

At Christmastime and all year through, we owe our success to all of you!

We hope your Christmas is filled with love and peace while surrounded by family and friends.

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Santa Letters

Dear Santa, How are the elves doing? I hope you know how to get into the house.

For Christmas I would like a four-wheeler and .22, I would also like a kid size truck and trailer so I can work outside.

I have been good this year. I will leave you cookies and milk by the tree, hope you like them!

Love, Carter Crump Age 6 1st grade P.S. Tell Mrs. Claus that I said, “hi” try to save her a cookie please.

Dear Santa, I love you. My name is Ellie, and I am 5 years old. I gave my gift wrapper a lot of boxes. Will you give me a shell from the ocean please? Please, would you give me some princess toys and may you please give me a big diamond. Thank you very much.

Love, Ellie Stasio Hedley Kindergarten Dear Santa, My name is Summer. I am 5 years old, and I have been a very good girl this year. I would love for you to bring me an Elf toy, and a doll.

Merry Christmas Santa! I will leave you milk and cookies by the Christmas tree.

Love, Summer Elder Hedley Kindergarten

December 2023 • THE CLARENDON ENTERPRISE Dear Santa, My name is Marilyn, and I am 5 years old.

How is Mrs. Claus and Rudolph? I have been very good this year. I would like for you to bring me purple roller skates, pink bubble gum, and a camera. Maybe a Christmas blanket, and a little star. Happy Christmas and happy Holiday! Oh, and one more thing, a Christmas pillow too.

Love, Marilyn Martinez Hedley Kindergarten Dear Santa, My name is Draven, and I am 6 years old. I have been very good this year, and I am very excited for Christmas to get here.

I would love for you to bring me lots of dinosaur toys, and anything else you think that I might like. Please don’t forget my two brothers. They have been good boys too. I love you Santa. Merry Christmas.

Love, Draven Lewis Hedley Kindergarten Dear Santa, My name is Blair, and I am 6 years old. Can you make it snow? I would like for you to bring me lots of Barbie stuff. I would like so many things for my doll Lisa, especially clothes and a dress for both Lisa and me.

Please do not forget my sister. Thank you Santa.

Love, Blair Alexander Hedley Kindergarten

With Thanks For Your Friendship!

And warm wishes to our many best friends at this joyous time of year.

Dear Santa, My name is Naomi, and I am 6 years old.

I am so excited for Christmas to be here. I would love for you to bring me a cry baby doll, and anything else you think I would like.

Please do not forget my brothers. They are very excited for Christmas too.

Love, Naomi Howell Hedley Kindergarten Dear Santa, My name is Timmy, and I am 5 years old.

I have been a pretty good boy this year. For Christmas I would like for you to bring me a robot that looks erjust like me. I want a new puppy, a new bike, a remote control car, and a new spider-man toy. I am very excited for Christmas.

Love, Timmy Burnam Hedley Kindergarten

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WITH OUR THANKS FOR YOUR READERSHIP! We hope the holiday season delivers an abundance of glad tidings to you and your families. We appreciate your loyal support and look forward to your continued readership.

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To all of the customers and friends who have brought us so much cheer, thanks for hanging out here!

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We hope your holiday season is filled to the brim with happiness and good fortune!