Every year our girls write a note to Santa that they place on the coffee table in our living room beside the muffins and coffee that they leave for Santa and the apples and carrots that they leave for the reindeer. They never outgrew this tradition. They did it last year when Emma was 16 and we will do it again tonight in her honor. It will be good to feel a little bit of the spirit of a girl who was never to old to enjoy the magic of Christmas.
When Emma was 9, this is the letter she wrote to Santa:
Dear Santa,
I'm terribly sorry but the only things I want for Xmas are peace, love and joy.
Love, Emma
P.S. Each reindeer gets 2 carrots and 2 apples
Santa wrote back. This is what he said:
Dear Emma,
What a wonderful wish for Christmas. That has always been my dream as well. You and I will just have to try to spread as much joy as we can. Thanks for the treats.
Love, Santa
Wishing you a Christmas full of peace, love and joy.
What a Beautiful Story and a Most Beautiful Sentiment.
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