Letters for Santa will be published regularly during the holiday season. Children under 12 are invited to share their wish list with Santa. Send letters to Letters to Santa, P.O. Box 3600, Cleveland, TN 37320-3600, e-mailed to news@clevelandbanner.com or dropped off at the Banner office, 1505 25th St. Letters retain the spelling and punctuation of the sender.

Dear Santa,

I love you. How are the other elves? Last year, Peppermint, our Shelf Elf, was a good hider and this year he is a good hider, too. Today he hid in the kitchen. For Christmas, I want an IPod Touch, a Nintendo DSI, and a pink laptop case. I have been very good this year.

Love,

Lauren Ashley Riad

6 years old



Dear Santa,

How are the reindeer? Is it really cold in the North Pole? I really want Iron Man gloves for Christmas and I want a Lightning McQueen that has flashing lights. I really want a computer, too. I would like to have candy from the North Pole, too. I have been a good boy this year. I am trying to be nice to my sister.

Love,

Braxton Taylor Riad

4 years old