Every child wants presents from Santa Claus when the Christmas season rolls around. But for one local fourth grader, the real present would just be to see her family happy for the holidays.
“I would really be happy if you could give my mom and dad a great Christmas Eve for Christmas this year,” the 10-year-old wrote. “It’s been a hard year and I think it would be nice if they both had a good day.”
Of course, as a 10-year-old, toys aren’t too far from the top of her mind either, and she still has her list prepared for Santa this year.
“If it would be possible, could you also get me some toys this year?” she asked. “The gifts that I’d like are makeup, Spirit Toys and Lucky Toys, and maybe a Tangle Toy too.”
The fourth grader closes out her letter to Santa as only a curious 10-year-old could.
“I really wish I could meet the elves,” the girl said. “Do the elves make toys? I’m only asking because I see a lot of videos of elves that make good toys. It would be really cool to meet them one day.”
Now in its 54th year, the Item Santa fund helps to make Christmas brighter for the needy. To donate, clip the coupon in The Item and mail it, along with your check, to The Item Salvation Army Santa, PO Box 5, Lynn, MA 01903.
There is also a way to donate online, and have your contributions acknowledged, just click on the following link: https://newitemlive.wpengine.com/itemsanta.
All donations are listed in Item print editions through the month of December and into 2021, along with a brief message from each donor, if desired.
NOTE: The application period for aid from Item Santa has closed and The Item does not process applicants. All questions about the program and distribution of gifts should be directed to the Salvation Army at 781-598-0673.