Dear Santa
This theme made me think of the letters I used to write to Santa, as so many children do. Every December, my sister and my mother made it a little tradition — a note slipped into the stocking, a wish scribbled in earnest. I wasn’t the kind of child who asked for many gifts. My letters usually said I wanted books or puzzles, and I always promised to be good, not just for the year but forever. It felt like a game, but also something sacred — like Santa might actually be reading. ✏️ The Letter I Actually Wrote (as a child) Dear Santa, I want a puzzle or book. I promise to be a good child always. Please don’t forget to visit me. Lots of love, A child who loves books and puzzles ✏️ The Letter I Wish I Had Written (if I could rewrite as a child) Dear Santa, I don’t really need any gifts. What I truly want is to always feel safe, to be loved, and to know I belong. I want my family to laugh more, and I want the people I love to always be near me. Can you bri...