Merry Christmas! Letters to Santa 2025

  • Santa Claus rides in his sleigh pulled by nine beautiful reindeer in the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 12. Santa and fireworks rounded out the two-hour parade with 117 entries.
    Santa Claus rides in his sleigh pulled by nine beautiful reindeer in the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 12. Santa and fireworks rounded out the two-hour parade with 117 entries.
  • Santa Claus rides in his sleigh pulled by nine beautiful reindeer in the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 12. Santa and fireworks rounded out the two-hour parade with 117 entries.
    Santa Claus rides in his sleigh pulled by nine beautiful reindeer in the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 12. Santa and fireworks rounded out the two-hour parade with 117 entries.
  • Santa Claus rides in his sleigh pulled by nine beautiful reindeer in the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 12. Santa and fireworks rounded out the two-hour parade with 117 entries.
    Santa Claus rides in his sleigh pulled by nine beautiful reindeer in the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 12. Santa and fireworks rounded out the two-hour parade with 117 entries.
  • Santa Claus rides in his sleigh pulled by nine beautiful reindeer in the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 12. Santa and fireworks rounded out the two-hour parade with 117 entries.
    Santa Claus rides in his sleigh pulled by nine beautiful reindeer in the Shawnee Parade of Lights on Dec. 12. Santa and fireworks rounded out the two-hour parade with 117 entries.
  • Eliyah McEwin, 9, of Tecumseh, has a gingerbread man painted on her face during the Whoville event in the Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Dec. 11. McEwin's mother, who was volunteering at the Experience Church booth, said her daughter looks forward to dressing up like Cindy Lou Who for Grinchmas/Whoville every year. Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Elliott estimates that 1500 people visited Whoville.
    Eliyah McEwin, 9, of Tecumseh, has a gingerbread man painted on her face during the Whoville event in the Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Dec. 11. McEwin's mother, who was volunteering at the Experience Church booth, said her daughter looks forward to dressing up like Cindy Lou Who for Grinchmas/Whoville every year. Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Elliott estimates that 1500 people visited Whoville.
  • James Bowles, 3, of Maud, gets a hug from the Grinch in the City of Tecumseh Chambers during the Grinchmas/Whoville event on Dec. 11. Bowles has had his picture with the Grinch since he was 9 months old, according to his mother. Tecumseh Public Library/Pioneer Library System staff took and printed pictures with the Grinch, as they have in past years.
    James Bowles, 3, of Maud, gets a hug from the Grinch in the City of Tecumseh Chambers during the Grinchmas/Whoville event on Dec. 11. Bowles has had his picture with the Grinch since he was 9 months old, according to his mother. Tecumseh Public Library/Pioneer Library System staff took and printed pictures with the Grinch, as they have in past years.
  • Sophia Villegas, 4, and Azul Villegas, 1, both of Shawnee, sit with the Grinch in the City of Tecumseh Chambers during the Grinchmas/Whoville event on Dec. 11. (Azul was motioning for her mother to pick her back up.) Tecumseh Public Library/Pioneer Library System staff took and printed pictures with the Grinch, as they have in past years.
    Sophia Villegas, 4, and Azul Villegas, 1, both of Shawnee, sit with the Grinch in the City of Tecumseh Chambers during the Grinchmas/Whoville event on Dec. 11. (Azul was motioning for her mother to pick her back up.) Tecumseh Public Library/Pioneer Library System staff took and printed pictures with the Grinch, as they have in past years.
  • Seven-month-old Bodie Faulks takes a good look at Santa Claus, as his brother, Mason Faulks, 4, both of Tecumseh, poses during the Whoville event in the Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Dec. 11.
    Seven-month-old Bodie Faulks takes a good look at Santa Claus, as his brother, Mason Faulks, 4, both of Tecumseh, poses during the Whoville event in the Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Dec. 11.
  • Wyatt Fitzgerald, 10, holds the candy cane Santa gave him and considers what he really wants for Christmas during the Bethel Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 7 at the Community Center Pavilion.
    Wyatt Fitzgerald, 10, holds the candy cane Santa gave him and considers what he really wants for Christmas during the Bethel Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 7 at the Community Center Pavilion.
  • Will Rogers Elementary Choir members sing "Holly Jolly Christmas" during the Salvation Army Angel Tree Kickoff event at Sovereign Bank in Shawnee on Nov. 20.
    Will Rogers Elementary Choir members sing "Holly Jolly Christmas" during the Salvation Army Angel Tree Kickoff event at Sovereign Bank in Shawnee on Nov. 20.
  • Lexa, 3, and Ezra Ratigan, 4, both of Shawnee, pose with Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus during the First Annual Grinch-fast, held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Shawnee on Nov. 29. This was a fundraiser for the Pottawatomie County Giving Project, which has 618 children and adults with disabilities on their Christmas list this year.
    Lexa, 3, and Ezra Ratigan, 4, both of Shawnee, pose with Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus during the First Annual Grinch-fast, held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Shawnee on Nov. 29. This was a fundraiser for the Pottawatomie County Giving Project, which has 618 children and adults with disabilities on their Christmas list this year.
  • Out of "snowballs," Jaxtyn O'Neal, 10, watches as Kassi Fisher, 2; and Maddox Streeter, 6, aim fluffy snowballs at the Grinch during the First Annual Grinch-fast, held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Shawnee on Nov. 29. This was a fundraiser for the Pottawatomie County Giving Project, which has 618 children and adults with disabilities on their Christmas list this year.
    Out of "snowballs," Jaxtyn O'Neal, 10, watches as Kassi Fisher, 2; and Maddox Streeter, 6, aim fluffy snowballs at the Grinch during the First Annual Grinch-fast, held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Shawnee on Nov. 29. This was a fundraiser for the Pottawatomie County Giving Project, which has 618 children and adults with disabilities on their Christmas list this year.
  • Lexi McAlister watches over Octavia McIntyre, 4, both of Shawnee, as they make their way around the ice skating rink made of synthetic ice, lit by the Christmas lights decorating the Santa Fe Depot in Shawnee, during the Safe Events for Families "Winter Wonderland" on Nov. 28.
    Lexi McAlister watches over Octavia McIntyre, 4, both of Shawnee, as they make their way around the ice skating rink made of synthetic ice, lit by the Christmas lights decorating the Santa Fe Depot in Shawnee, during the Safe Events for Families "Winter Wonderland" on Nov. 28.
  • Daniela Mijares and Mason Daniels, both of Shawnee, try out the synthetic ice skating rink in front of the Santa Fe Depot during the Safe Events for Families "Winter Wonderland" on Nov. 28. Oklahoma Representative Dell Kerbs, with SEFF, said they had about 1,000 visitors to the free event in their opening weekend. Kerbs added that ice skates are available for those who need to borrow them. Extreme Inflatables brought the skating rink, three carnival rides and two inflatables.
    Daniela Mijares and Mason Daniels, both of Shawnee, try out the synthetic ice skating rink in front of the Santa Fe Depot during the Safe Events for Families "Winter Wonderland" on Nov. 28. Oklahoma Representative Dell Kerbs, with SEFF, said they had about 1,000 visitors to the free event in their opening weekend. Kerbs added that ice skates are available for those who need to borrow them. Extreme Inflatables brought the skating rink, three carnival rides and two inflatables.
  • ONE Church Youth Pastor Summer Cash sits with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Cocoa Corner event on Dec. 11. With help from the youth, Cash operates the nonprofit "Come Taste and See" food truck and catering, with all proceeds going toward the church's missions and community projects. ONE, formerly Tecumseh Pentecostal Church of God, also offered kiddie train rides, a snow globe bounce house, cookie decorating and an ornament craft, in conjunction with the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Grinchmas Parade.
    ONE Church Youth Pastor Summer Cash sits with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Cocoa Corner event on Dec. 11. With help from the youth, Cash operates the nonprofit "Come Taste and See" food truck and catering, with all proceeds going toward the church's missions and community projects. ONE, formerly Tecumseh Pentecostal Church of God, also offered kiddie train rides, a snow globe bounce house, cookie decorating and an ornament craft, in conjunction with the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Grinchmas Parade.
  • Lights along the fence at Slick Humphrey Park in Tecumseh have told drivers on Highway 9 "Happy Holidays" since 2011, when they were installed, according to Tecumseh City Clerk Cathy Condit.
    Lights along the fence at Slick Humphrey Park in Tecumseh have told drivers on Highway 9 "Happy Holidays" since 2011, when they were installed, according to Tecumseh City Clerk Cathy Condit.
  • The nativity scene at Slick Humphrey Park in Tecumseh was "donated by Ms. Praytor shortly after 2011," according to Tecumseh City Clerk Cathy Condit.
    The nativity scene at Slick Humphrey Park in Tecumseh was "donated by Ms. Praytor shortly after 2011," according to Tecumseh City Clerk Cathy Condit.
  • An arch with Santa and a reindeer declares Slick Humphrey Park in Tecumseh as the "North Pole." The arch has been part of the Christmas light display since 2011, said Tecumseh City Clerk Cathy Condit.
    An arch with Santa and a reindeer declares Slick Humphrey Park in Tecumseh as the "North Pole." The arch has been part of the Christmas light display since 2011, said Tecumseh City Clerk Cathy Condit.
  • The light display along the fence and within Slick Humphrey Park in Tecumseh have included a truck, police car, elderly lady, Santa's sleigh, nativity scene and other themes since they were installed in 2011, according to Tecumseh City Clerk Cathy Condit.
    The light display along the fence and within Slick Humphrey Park in Tecumseh have included a truck, police car, elderly lady, Santa's sleigh, nativity scene and other themes since they were installed in 2011, according to Tecumseh City Clerk Cathy Condit.

    Tecumseh Early Childhood Center: Mrs. Litle’s Pre-K Class

    Dear Santa,

    I want a real cat that is black and big and a doctor set with a puppy dog.

    Merry Christmas,

    Alivia P.

    Dear Santa,

    I want a candy cane and a Mickey Mouse toy that dances.   

    Merry Christmas,

    Avayah T.

    Dear Santa,

    I want a Barbie Dreamhouse and Barbie car for them to ride in.

    Merry Christmas,

    Avery S.

    Dear Santa,

    I want a jumping robot doggie and a reindeer plushie.

    Merry Christmas,

    Blakely W.

    Dear Santa,

    I want a remote-control Transformer and I want a Batman house with Batman toys.

    Merry Christmas,

    Ezra R.

    Dear Santa,

    I want a Five Nights at Freddy’s robot and a big marshmallow.

    Merry Christmas,

    Danikk F.

    Dear Santa,

    I want a big robot and a toy Santa sleigh and a microphone.

    Merry Christmas,

    Guillermo B.

    Dear Santa,

    I want a reindeer stuffy, a real rabbit and coloring books.

    Merry Christmas,

    Haley H.

    Dear Santa,

    I want a Gabby Dollhouse and a little motorcycle and a jumping cat.

    Merry Christmas,

    Karsyn L.

    Dear Santa,

    I want a drink machine with 3 coins to buy the drinks and little babies.

    Merry Christmas,

    Kelani B.

    Dear Santa,

    I want some hot dog toys and Hot Wheels. I also want camping toys.

    Merry Christmas,

    Kyrie Veales

    Dear Santa,

    I want baby dolls, toy food for my toy kitchen and a toy oven.

    Merry Christmas,

    Laelynn M.

    Dear Santa,

    I want a singing baby doll for food for my baby doll and a chair for my sister.

    Merry Christmas,

    Maisyn C.

    Dear Santa,

    I want a toy bird that talks, a toy reindeer and a big dinosaur.

    Merry Christmas,

    Rhett L.

    Dear Santa,

    I want a Mickey Mouse house and toys for my house and a toy snowman.

    Merry Christmas,

    Teegan Q.

    I want a jumping cat like Willow that jumps for real and slime.

    Merry Christmas,

    TerraNova

    I want a toy cat and a Gabby dollhouse.

    Merry Christmas,

    Willow F.

    I want a robot reindeer with a remote control and baby dolls.

    Merry Christmas,

    Wrenley J.

    TECC: Mrs. Nave's Pre-K Class

    Dear Santa,

    I want a gun, a big gun to shoot deers. And a motorcycle, a real motorcycle. I need things.  A swimming pool, a BIG pool. Ok, that's it.

    Love,

    Karter

    Dear Santa,

    Big presents.  Big horses.

    Love,

    Talon

    Dear Santa,

    I want a water balloon, it shoots balloons out of it.  Like 121 water balloons.  It has a disc shield.  You can drink the delicious snowballs if you want.

    Love,

    Everett

    Dear Santa,

    I am good.  It's been a good day.  I want a bouncy ball for Christmas.

    Love,

    Clayton

    Dear Santa,

    Get me a cheeseburger for play. At McDonald's and that's all.

    Love,

    Easton

    Dear Santa,

    I want Minecraft Blocks, Minecraft people, Minecraft cows, and Minecraft houses.

    Love,

    Samar

    Dear Santa,

    Santa, I hope you have a good time delivering presents.  And I hope they like them and are happy to get them.  I am not sure what I want right now.

    Love,

    Gracie

    Dear Santa, 

    I love my mom.  I'll be kind to my mom.  I want a bike. Anywhere I go, I will bring you or Mrs. Nave.

    Love,

    Amelia

    Dear Santa, 

    I want candy, the M&M kind.  I want a toy like a choo-choo train.  And a letter.  

    Love,

    Maria

    Dear Santa, 

    I love you.  I want to spend time with you and show you my clothes.  My clothes are just like you. I want something I can ride on.

    Love,

    Shayanne

    Dear Santa,

    I want a playset. One for home.

    Love,

    Elissa

    Dear Santa,

    Thank you for Santa for my mommy.  Me want a playset.  Need cars.  And me wants my Barbies.

    Love,

    Kalani

    Dear Santa,

    Santa Claus bring me toys. I want monster truck toys. I want a bumblebee truck.

    Love,

    Kylan

    Dear Santa,

    I want a GIANT dinosaur, T-rex.  I want a lot of toys.

    Love,

    Cayleb

    Dear Santa, 

    Merry Christmas. I want a prize for Sissy and Bubba.

    Love,

    Aspen

    Dear Santa,

    20 gummy bears. McDonald's, basketball. Oh My!!

    Love,

    Max

    Dear Santa, 

    He should buy me a Minecraft toy.  Minecraft can make from McDonald's little land.

    Love,

    Luca

    Dear Santa,

    I want my duckies, that's orange.  I want the notes for my momma.  A Zipper bracelet.  I want a small box for my house.

    Love,

    Maria

    Dear Santa,

    I want babies: an elephant one, a princess one, and a tiger one.  Wait, what if we do a seahorse baby one?  Then one more,  a unicorn one.

    Love,

    Olivia

    TECC: Mrs. Raper’s Class

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me a monster truck, a racecar, and Fortnite.

    Merry Christmas,

    Slaetynn

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me a toy unicorn.

    Merry Christmas,

    Emery

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me a lot of wrapped up toys like a dinosaur and a boat.

    Merry Christmas,

    Sutton

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me a toy boat.

    Merry Christmas,

    Rhett

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me a pretend phone and pretend lights.

    Merry Christmas,

    Evelynn

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me a boat and an electric scooter.

    Merry Christmas,

    Tate

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me a Gabby Dollhouse and a Barbie car.

    Merry Christmas,

    Luna

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me a cat, a Spiderman four-wheeler with a water gun on it, and a bouncy castle with water on it too.

    Merry Christmas,

    Ryker

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me a Monster High Doll.

    Merry Christmas,

    Magenta

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me Barbies.

    Merry Christmas,

    Karsin

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me a racecar.

    Merry Christmas,

    Konner

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me Slime.

    Merry Christmas,

    Mazeleigh

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me Painting ketchup and mustard bottles and tie-dye stuff.

    Merry Christmas,

    Nora

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me Candy and a Barbie doll.

    Merry Christmas,

    Maliyah

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me animal toys and a candy cane that doesn’t break.

    Merry Christmas,

    Taylor

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me a Spiderman.

    Merry Christmas,

    Kamdyn

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me a truck.

    Merry Christmas,

    Elijah

    TECC: Mrs. Smith’s Pre-K Class

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me some dino-power shoes, and umm….a little, small dinosaur that moves his mouth only?      

    Love,

    Colt

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me a zip-line, make-up for my momma, some muscles for my daddy, and a new motor bike- a BIG one!

    Love,

    Corbin

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me make-up, eyelashes, and a little puppy? OH, and uhh… a pink, clear backpack?

     Love,

    Journey

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me a skateboard, a bike, a motorcycle, and a motor bike?

    Love,

    Theodore

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me a real unicorn, a GIANT one and a really BIG teddy bear?

    Love,

    Paisley

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me lots of candy, baby dolls, umm… a new jacket and more toys?

    Love,

    Lyla

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me a dirt bike to drive in the sand, a HUGE skateboard, and a real motorcycle?

    Love,

    Cowin

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me some make-up, eyelashes, and new fast shoes? Oh, and new t-shirts and Barbie Play-Doh?

    Love,

    Stevie

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me a BIG dinosaur, a Christmas pillow, and a new water gun toy?

    Love,

    Lincoln

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me make-up, a motorcycle, eyelashes, and a new bike?

    Love,

    CeCelia

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me an IPhone 15, and umm…. Some new headphones, a new helmet, and some real “grown- up” make-up?

    Love,

    Genesis

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me a four-wheeler, my own Nintendo Switch, my own Pokemon set, uhhh… and a wristband I can color?

    Love,

    Creed

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me a movie called “Dragon Ball,”  there’s a guy named Goku but his hair is yellow instead of black. Oh, and a Ninja Turtle on boats set that I saw on TV? Oh, and a dirt bike!

    Love,

    Maverick

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you bring me a dirt bike, hmm… my mom some flowers, my very own car set, V-Bucks, and some money for Roblox? I forget what those bucks for Roblox are called but I know they have them!

    Love,

    Jordan

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me uhh… a REAL LIFE Santa? And a real green Christmas tree with all the decorations like in our classroom? 

    Love,

    Haven

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me that Spider-Man thing that does water and yellow like… psssst, psssst, psssst, and ummm…. okay nothing else?

    Love,

    Sylas

    Dear Santa,

    This year for Christmas could you please bring me a training princess bike but NOOOO pedals? A new Christmas tree and all kinds of decorations, and new phones for my whole family so we can text, and take pictures? 

    Love,

    Evan

    TECC Pre-K: Ms. Lockhart’s Class

    Dear Santa,

    I have some secret wishes, this year for Christmas, could you bring me toys and presents? I have been nice.

    Merry Christmas,

    Justyce

    Dear Santa,

    I have some secret wishes, this year for Christmas, could you bring me a bike and a new kitchen? I have been nice. Merry Christmas,

    Chloe

    Dear Santa,

    I have some secret wishes, this year for Christmas, could you bring me a t-rex? I have been nice.

    Merry Christmas,

    Bella

    Dear Santa,

    I have some secret wishes, this year for Christmas, could you bring me a baby and a Barbie house? I have been nice and naughty.

    Merry Christmas,

    Noah

    Dear Santa,

    I have some secret wishes, this year for Christmas, could you bring me a kitchen? I have been nice and naughty.

    Merry Christmas,

    Jaxon

    Dear Santa,

    I have some secret wishes, this year for Christmas, could you bring me a present? I have been nice.

    Merry Christmas,

    Highland

    Dear Santa,

    I have some secret wishes, this year for Christmas, could you bring me two Barbie doll houses for my sister and me? I have been nice.

    Merry Christmas,

    Raelyann

     

    Dear Santa,

    I have some secret wishes, this year for Christmas, could you bring me the unicorn bar and a plushie? I have been nice.

    Merry Christmas,

    Baylor

    Dear Santa,

    I have some secret wishes, this year for Christmas, could you bring me a Barbie? I have been nice and naughty.

    Merry Christmas,

    Serenity

    Dear Santa,

    I have some secret wishes, this year for Christmas, could you bring me a racecar track? I have been nice.

    Merry Christmas,

    Axel

    Dear Santa,

    I have some secret wishes, this year for Christmas, could you bring me surprises? I have been nice.

    Merry Christmas,

    Oliver

    Dear Santa,

    I have some secret wishes, this year for Christmas, could you bring me a monster truck and a green motorcycle? I have been nice.

    Merry Christmas,

    Camron

    Dear Santa,

    I have some secret wishes, this year for Christmas, could you bring me a new tablet? I have been nice.

    Merry Christmas,

    Theodore

    Dear Santa,

    I have some secret wishes, this year for Christmas, could you bring me monster trucks, t-rex, blocks, a real live dog? I have been nice and naughty.

    Merry Christmas,

    Levi

    Dear Santa,

    I have some secret wishes, this year for Christmas, could you bring me a Barbie Dream House with Barbie girls? I have been nice and naughty.

    Merry Christmas,

    Remington

    Dear Santa,

    I have some secret wishes, this year for Christmas, could you bring me Legos? I have been nice and naughty.

    Merry Christmas,

    Elijah

    Dear Santa,

    I have some secret wishes, this year for Christmas, could you bring me a really big car? I have been nice and naughty.

    Merry Christmas,

    Cyntana

    Dear Santa,

    I have some secret wishes, this year for Christmas, could you bring me a fast car? I have been nice.

    Merry Christmas,

    Colt