NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY

NIKKI THOMAS’ CLASS

Dear Santa, I’m asking you how are you? How is Mrs. Claus? I am leaving out milk and cookies. Can you give me something, anything, I don’t care what it is. Love,  Makiya D.

Dear Santa, I am soo sorry if I was bad. I just hope I git gifs and I will be nise to other people. I want a for wiler and a new fone becus my fone got broeck by the cauch. Can I have inethun ples? Love,  Piper W.

Dear Santa, Hi Santa, I can’t wate to see you. I will leve you some milk and cookies! How are you doing? How is Mrs. Claus? How is Roodof, Prarsir, Dashir, and Darsar? Can I have a huvir Bord? Can I have huvir bord atachmints? Ho haw is Vixin? From, Sage W.

Dear Santa, May I have a snappers and the biggest pop it amongus. So how are you doing today? How are your reindeer? I love Christmas. Oh and I love your jingle bells song too. Love,  Hayden W.

Dear Santa, I am going to leave you some cookies and some carrots for the reindeer. I want some mini breons. I also want some barbies and Barbie clothes. I need some new shoes too. My size is a 3.  Love,  Claudia P.

Dear Santa, How are you Mrs. Claus? How is your day Mrs. Claus? Is it good? Can I have a Godzilla toy. I hope you have a good day. Love,  Luca L.

Dear Santa, Santa and Mrs. Claus and elf’s Merry Christmas. Can I please have some clothes for Christmas? I will leave you milk and cookies and some carrots for your reindeer.  Love,  Brett M.

Dear Santa, How are you Santa? I will leave you milk and cookies. Can I have a Play Station two game? How are your elves? Have a holly jolly Christmas. Love,  Leo L.

Dear Santa, How are you? How is Mrs. Claus? Can I please have the game lost in random? I will have milk and cookies. I hope you will have a Merry Christmas. Love,  Parker R.

Dear Santa, I wish you will put presents under my tree and I wish you are kind for Christmas. Love,  Courtney F.

Dear Santa, How are you doing? Santa, I want a rockn hors for Christmas. If vint rot to you in a loge time. And how are the raindeer? And I watacidin. Merry Christmas. Love,  Mila C.

Dear Santa, Are you doing good? I can’t wait to see you so soon. Have a holly jolly Christmas. Can you peace give me the new roid to the show 2d! Merry Christmas. How is the weather? Love,  Asher H.

Dear Santa, How are you? On Christmas I will give you milk and cookies ok. Is that good? Can I get a tech deck please and do not give me coal. I have been good. Love,  Noah K.

Dear Santa, I hope you have a fun trip on your sleigh. I hope you have a good time with Mrs. Claus. I want a Tech Deck and some pop its. And coal and snow. I hope the elfs are doing good. Love,  James A.

Dear Santa, Merry Christmas.  Love,  Silas D.

Dear Santa, Merry Christmas. How are the elf’s? How is Mrs, Claus? I will leave you some milk and cookies. How are the reindeer? I want a pottery whert kit. Love,  Jennifer C.

Dear Santa, I what tech deck and I will leave you milk and cookies. I what tech deck wheels and tech deck tools and a PS4. Love,  Sammy A.

Dear Santa,  I am goin to bring you milk and cookies for Christmas. How is Mrs. Claus? Love,  Skylinn B.

Dear Santa, Have a holly jolly Christmas. How is Mrs. Claus? On Christmas, I will leave you milk and cookies! Will you bring me a PS5 for Christmas? Love,  Luna S.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: SANTA LETTERS: Northwood Elementary, Nikki Thomas's class

NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY

DEANNA PERRY'S CLASS

Dear Santa, My name is Harper, and I am a student at Northwood Elementary. This year I would like a computer and a big stuffed puppy and a real puppy, because I lost one of my puppies. I have been just a little sad ever since. One more thing – you are a really nice guy! Harper B.

Dear Santa, My name is Damian, and I am a kid at Northwood Elementary. This year, I would like five cats to play with. I would also like a seven-week vacation in Europe. But what I wish for most of all is for everyone to be happy. Damian C.

Dear Santa, I have good grades at my school, Northwood Elementary. Christmas is so soon, and I would like a Barbie Dream House, Dream Closet, and Baby Barbie Crib. By the way, thank you for all the Christmas joy and spirit! And I wish it would… snow! Aariana M.

Dear Santa, I know that the elf did not come back tonight – my brother thought it was a stuffed animal, so he touched it. I am sorry about that. For Christmas I want a Nintendo Switch, a colorful jacket, and a book. You are the best. Elliott F.

Dear Santa, This year I want a big stuffed animal. Also, I want the biggest Lego set ever and a Switch with games and a TV on it. What I want most of all is Silly String. Elias S.

Dear Santa, I would like a PS5 and a puppy and the new Spiderman game. I also want Pokemon cards and a binder for them. Who is your favorite reindeer? Rudolph is my favorite. Merry Christmas! Jace R.

Dear Santa, My name is Zachary. I would like a plasma ball, a kid phone, Hot Wheels car wash, and a new iPad. Thank you for being joyful and bringing presents to every kid around the world. When are you sending an elf to our classroom? And what is a South Pole? Zachary A.

Dear Santa, I want an RC car, RC boat, toy train, toy helicopters, toy dino, toy house, Hot Wheels, Animal Crossing game, and a snow globe. Ronan R.

Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is an OMG doll and an iPhone 13 Pro Max. I also want a dog, but I am allergic. Santa, what I really want for Christmas is for you to help my Mommy find a house. But she’s trying to get one. Thank you so much for listening to me. Brayla J.

Dear Santa, Hey, I’m Markeith. I want a phone, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, football, and a drum set with speakers. You’re the best! Markeith W.

Dear Santa, I want a Super Shadow Plush and ten Sonic rings. I also want a big car that has a remote and a tall Sonic. I want to be his friend. Connor F.

Dear Santa, My name is Rosalea. I want a phone, electric scooter, box fan, Invisalign, Christmas hat, and lots of PopTarts. What do you want for Christmas? Rosalea W.

Dear Santa, I want Silly String and the Bigfoot game. Charlie N.

Dear Santa, I want an iPhone and a notebook. I would write in the notebook. And I would like to get a lot of surprises. I would also like snowflakes. Snowflakes are so special! Thank you for being a good citizen! Carolina K.

Dear Santa, My name is Brayden, and I am a student at Northwood Elementary. This year, I want a PS4, Spiderman game, and a puppy. Thank you for my elf! Brayden S.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: SANTA LETTERS: Northwood Elementary, Deanna Perry's class

NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY

CHELSEA BUTLER'S CLASS

Dear Santa, May I please have a hover board? Eliza C.

Dear Santa, For Christmas this year, I want to get V-Bucks for Fortnite. I hope I get those V-Bucks for Christmas. Thank you for all of the joy you bring to the whole world. Jackson D.

Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a hover board, bike, Power Wheels, chalk board, iPhone 11, and a reindeer. Azyah G.

Dear Santa, This year I would like a hover board. Tell Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer I love him – and all the other reindeer too! (P.S. I love you.) Adelyn W.

Hi, Santa. I am a dinosaur enthusiast. I would like these toys: Scorpius Rex, Spinosaurus, Indorapter, and a Suchomimus. Thank you, Santa! Miles. H.

Dear Santa, I want a turkey toy, a hover board, and a spinning toy. Ryan S.

Dear Santa, My name is Willow. All I want for Christmas is a robot. Willow W.

Dear Santa, For Christmas, I would like an American girl doll with accessories, bed, and clothes. I really want her ears pierced and a Power Wheel. Thank you for the joy and presents you bring to the world. Alana M.

Dear Santa, For Christmas, I would like a tablet, phone, and games for my Nintendo Switch. Eliza W.

Dear Santa, I would like a remote control car. Also, my brother is sad, because his toy is broken. Please send my brother a new toy for Christmas too. Hunter C.

Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a Como Egg, toy dragon, 100 dollars for my family, slime, and Nintendo Switch. Thank you, Santa! Eduardo C.

Dear Santa, For Christmas this year, I would like a Legendary Hot Wheel set that comes with four cars and a remote control. I also want a new data card for Fortnite. Tell you reindeer I said hi! Thank you for your kindness! Charlie G.

Dear Santa, I love you. Will you give me a unicorn and skate shoes for Christmas? I love you so much, Santa! You’re the best, Santa! I also want a unicorn bed. Charlotte K.

Dear Santa, For Christmas this year, I would like an iPad and a nice book shelf. Thank you for my elves, Flower and Bob. I love them. Can you tell them I said hi? That would be cool. Aubrey S.

Dear Santa, I would like a puppy, please. I would also like a new baby doll. I like your reindeer. Tell them that they are lucky they get to live with you! Aaliyah C.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: SANTA LETTERS: Northwood Elementary, Chelsea Butler's class

NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY

KAYLEE JOHNSON AND KELSEY KEENEY'S CLASSES

Santa, I hope you have had a great year. How is Mrs. Claus and Dasher? I would like a new hoverboard for Christmas. Thank you for reading my letter and Merry Christmas. Love always, La’Niya B.

Santa, I hope you are having a good day. How is the elves and Mrs. Claus? I would like a girl lego set for Christmas. Thank you for reading my letter. Have a good Christmas. Love always, Isabella P.

Dear Santa, I want a popit for Christmas. Could you give it to me if I pass the spelling test? You are the best. Love always, Amaria K.

Santa, I want a one wheeler it is like a bord with one wheel. Thank you Santa for last year’s Christmas and all the other Christmases and I hope your family is okay because everything you have done for us. Thank you. Love always, Gabriel R.

Santa, I hope you have had a great year. How are you and Mrs. Claus and the reindeers and the elves? I would like a toy chihuahua dog and a pop it.  Love always, Kathryn G.

Dear St. Nick, I hope you have had a great year. How is Rudolph and Prancer? For Christmas may I please have a motorcycle and a hoverboard please? I am thankful for the presents last year too. Thank you Santa. Thanks for reading this letter. Love always, Jehu B.

Santa I want a electric car, some bubbles, a new baby doll, 10 barbie dolls, and a elf on the shelf. Thank you Santa. Love always, Arianna S.

Santa, I hope you had a great year. I would like a PS5 and a PC. Thank you for Christmas. Love always, Logan B.

Dear Santa, I hope you, Rudolph, and Mrs. Claus are doing great! I want kinetic sand. Thank you for the suit that you gave me last year. Thank you for everything.  Love always, Aybree V.

Dear Santa, I have been a good student this year. I want an ipad and a pineapple case and a apple pencil and a iPhone 13 and squishmellows. Thank you for reading this letter Santa. Love always, Raelynn D.

Santa, I have been good this year. I hope you can make it to my house. I want a kitten and a phone and a elf and a dog and a lot more. Love always, Audrey B.

Dear Santa, I hope it is good in the North Pole. Can you do the transformer family> I want a Dragon Ball Z and a fake dirt bike. Thank you for reading my letter. Love always, Angel O.

Santa, I have been good this year. How has it been in the North Pole? Can you bring me popits and a fake car? Thank you Santa. I love you Santa. Love always, Genesis V.

Santa I have been good this year. I would like a PS5, bearded dragons, a dog, and a nerf gun and a popit and a Xbox, Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini for Christmas. Always love, Jordan C.

Dear Santa, I have been good this year. This year I want a simple dimple, ten popits, a book, walkie talkie, skates, and a map. Thank you Santa Claus for reading my letter. Love always, Aaliyah G.

Dear Santa, I have been good this year. This year I want a roblox card, a garden when I grow up. Thank you Santa for everything that you have done. Love always, Ezra A.

Hello Santa! This year I want a chair that could spin, please. I hope you are doing good. Have  a good Christmas Eve. Thank you for reading this, bye! Love always, Ryan M.

Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I want a container of magnetic putty and some more popits. I need 5 for my sister and 15 for me. Thank you. And a phone. Love always, Ayyen J.

Dear Santa, I have been O.K this year. But, any way here is what I want for Christmas 1. Candy 2. My life as a radio controlled skater 3. Popits. Thank you Santa. Love always, Vanessa F.

Dear Santa, Hey Santa. We met before when we was in VPK I saw you. I want a ipad. Can you make that?? I want a bicycle. How is Mrs. Claus How is she doing, good or bad? Thank you for reading my letter. Love always, Colton N.

Dear Santa, I want a PS5, Lamborghini and a Xbox. And black Bugatti. And new shoes. I want Jordan clothes. Thank you Santa. Love always, Nicare R.

Dear Santa, Hey Santa how have you been? This yea I would want a hugoy mugoy plushy and a phone. How is Rudolph doing? Have a good Christmas!!! Love always, Cain B.

Dear Santa, I hope you have had a good year. I want a huge wagestuf. I want to see you. I love you.  Love always, Chevelle V.

Dear Santa, I tried to be good this year but my brother is mean to me so I try to be nice. I forgot can you make it snow? Thank you for reading my letter. Love always, Penelope M.

Dear Santa, How are you? I want a popit for Christmas. I want a phone. Love and thank you. Love always, Jayceon S.

Dear Santa, I have been a very good girl. I want a gymnastics bar and mat and a make your own color maker and a unicorn squishmellow and chalk gloves and air pods and a hoverboard. Thank you for reading my letter. Merry Christmas. Love always, Kennedi H.

Dear Santa, I hope you had a great year. How is Mrs. Claus and the elfs? I want a popit and all frog and toad books. Thank you for reading my letter. Love always, Samantha A.

Dear Santa, I hope you had a great year. I want a kitten for Christmas. Love always, Layne B.

Dear Santa. I hope you have had a great year. How is Mrs. Claus and Rudolph I would like a new hudr for Christmas. Thank you. Love always, Wesley R.

Dear St. Nick, Santa I hope you had a great year. How is Mrs. Claus and Rudolph? I would like a mitbtter and a galraw qus. Boreb be et ceb cas?  Love always, Jerry K.

Santa, I want a drawing book and colored pencils. But I want a book. I want a math book. Thank you, Love always, Bailey J.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: SANTA LETTERS: Northwood Elementary, Kaylee Johnson and Kelsey Keeney's class

WALKER ELEMENTARY

ANGELA RAYBON'S CLASS

Dear Santa, How have you been? I hope you have been good. Sorry for the bad stuff I have done. Maybe you can bring me this, a hover board, remote control helicopter, wolf blanket, a soccer ball, soccer net, and a polaroid camera, please. Have a good trip. Please bring something for my mom and dad. Love, Gray

Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. Things are going well in Florida. How have you been? I have been really good this year. Here are a few things that I would like, a Christmas kitty, plushy pink boots, pink glittery boots, a pink beanbag, a puzzle box, Squishies, Squishmellow, and bracelets. I hope you have a safe trip!  Emmalyn

Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. I have been good. How are Rudolph and the elves been? I would like a PS5, Unspeakable, and a Nintendo. Have a safe trip. I will leave you some milk and cookies. Grayson

Dear Santa, How have you been? I hope you had a good year. I am doing well down here in Florida. I would like a few things for Christmas, black high heel boots, pink and blue fake nails, big stuffed dog, white cheer shoes, a cheer bag, and a stuffed penguin. I hope you and the reindeer have a safe trip. I will leave you some cookies and hot chocolate. LilyKate

Dear Santa, How have you been this year? I have been great! Have a safe trip to Florida! Somethings I want for Christmas are 13,500 Vbuck cards, soccer ball, Ali-A merchandise, soccer cleats, and an Elf on the Shelf. I will save you some cookies and milk. Liam

Dear Santa, I hope you are having a good Christmas! I want a row box and a thousand dollars. Also 4 cats and Fortnite for the Switch. Have a safe trip with your reindeer.  Channer

Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. Have a safe trip to Florida. Here are some things I want for Christmas VIP pets, a scooter, the panda T.O.T.S. toy, 10 cats, a dog, and a Tailsko plush toy. I hope you have a great year! Merry Christmas Caroline

Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. What I really want is an unspeakable merchandise, a Snorlax beanbag, V Bucks, and a PS4. I hope you have a safe trip. I will leave you and the reindeer some treats. Camden

Dear Santa, How have you been? I’ve been great thank you! Could I please have a couple of things like roller skates, some lols, and merchandise from Aphmun Cats. Oh last thing some bean boos. Thank you! I will leave milk and cookies for you. I will leave carrots for Rudolph.  Elliana

Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. Things are going well here. How have you been? I have been really good this year. This year can you get me a puppy, some makeup, Harry Potter books (all of them), and a hover board? Stay safe and warm. I will leave you and the reindeer some treats. Virginia

Dear Santa, I don’t know if you are fat, but I am starting to believe you are. You go around and eat cookies but at the same time is that a myth. You know what time it is? Present time! I want a PS5 merchandise and a gaming set.  Houston

Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. Are you staying warm in the North Pole? Things are good in Florida. I want to tell you somethings I want for Christmas. I want a Nintendo Switch and V Bucks. I really want a PS5, a monster truck, Jordans, a skateboard, and Unspeakable merchandise. I will leave you some treats by the tree. Campbell

Dear Santa, How have you been? I’ll get you some cookies and milk. Thanks for the bike last year. I want a hat, an Xbox, a toy train, a remote control Titanic, a desk top Titanic, candy, and a black hover board. Have a good day and a safe trip. Max

Dear Saint Nick,

I hope you had a good year. I am doing well. How is Rudolph and the elves? Can I please have an Xbox? I have been wanting an Xbox for a long time. I would also like some unspeakable merchandise. I want an Elf on the Shelf. Love you Santa! Gavin

Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. I am doing well in Florida. Here are some things I would like for Christmas. I would like Switch games, minecraft legos, nerf guns, Mario legos, Jurassic World legos, hover board, remote control Titanic and a remote control car. I will leave you some treats by the tree. Have a safe trip Santa. Luke

Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. Things are going well for me. I hope you have a good Christmas. Please say hi to Mrs. Claus and say hi to the small reindeer. I would like an Elf on the Shelf. I also would like a Rudolph, an Evie toy, and board games. Please bring my brother a toy car and a remote Titanic . I hope you have a Jolly Christmas! Jacob

Dear Santa, How have you been? Can you give my mom a pretty piece of jewelry? Can you give my dad a new t-shirt? Can you give my teacher a special gift? I want my family to be happy. Bel

Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. It is going good here. I would like a new Saints football jersey, a wrestling toy set with Shawn Michaels, some fishing bait, Fortnite, VBuck gift card, and an Elf on the Shelf. I hope you have a safe trip. Owen

Dear Santa, I hope you had a good year. I have you some cookies. I would like a dog, Amekin Doll, jewelry, and a Cookies Swirl Shirt. I hope you have a safe trip. Jordin

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: SANTA LETTERS: Walker Elementary, Angela Raybon's class

It has begun, hasn’t it? The rush and crush of getting ready for Christmas.

As a child, this was a magical time of year. Seeing decorations go up. Watching snow come down. Hearing music swirl through the air.

The stores were delightful to visit. The shelves were full of colorful ideas of what to ask Santa to bring on Christmas Eve.

Singing in the children’s choir at church was thrilling – preparing special music to sing on Christmas Eve. Helping make scenery for the Christmas pageant was fun.

Ah, such wonderful memories! As the familiar song goes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”

That’s how I remember it. As a child.

However, as an adult, this season of preparation can feel a bit frenzied and chaotic. As adults, we are the ones helping make wonderful memories for our children and grandchildren.

And a lot goes into it. Transporting children from one place to another. Dealing with crowded stores as lines grow longer at the checkout. Harnessing over-exuberant children while selecting items for the grocery cart. Getting children to rehearsals, practices. Arranging for gatherings.

Whew! A lot goes into making wonderful memories.

God put a lot of work into making wonderful memories, too, when he came to us in the person of Jesus Christ.

Throughout the centuries, the people wanted Godly leaders. God provided. When that wasn’t good enough, they demanded to have a king like other nations. God didn’t like that idea, but he gave the people what they asked.

Nothing seemed good enough for long. So, when God’s people turned their back on him, he had his prophets speak to the people in an attempt to set things right.

Unfortunately, the people refused to listen to the prophets as well.

What was God to do? He decided he needed to come to earth himself to set things right. I don’t know what it took for God to be able to do that, but in human terms it couldn’t have been easy.

How to arrive on earth so the people wouldn’t be afraid of him or listen to what he had to say? Arrive as a baby. There is nothing threatening about a baby.

It is that baby, the Christ-child, that has helped make so many memories for people throughout the generations. We tend to focus on that baby once a year, and with that focus, remember why it was he came – to bring hope, love, joy, and peace.

Wouldn’t it be a great memory if we had that mindset all year-round?

The Rev. Mark Broadhead is pastor at Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church of Crestview.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: FROM THE PULPIT: Jesus's birth brought hope, love, joy and peace

LAUREL HILL — The city of Laurel Hill will have its 11th annual Christmas Parade soon.

The parade will start at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Industrial Park on New Ebenezer Road, Laurel Hill.

The route then crosses State Road 85 and continue down Fourth Street, then up Third Street, ending on Second Avenue at the Post Office.

Contact Nita Miller at 850-652-4441 or clhclerk@fairpoint.net if you would like to participate.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Laurel Hill getting ready for 11th annual Christmas Parade