20 Hilarious Letters to Santa from Kids Who Know Exactly What They Want

What’s so funny?

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It must be an inside joke between her, Santa, and the elf.

The lagoon can go in the backyard

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And the unicorn will play with the mermaids, of course.

Christmas list or grocery list?

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She’s going to be a nutritionist when she grows up.

Someone’s hungry

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Santa’s fries would taste so much better than McDonald’s.

Teachers know best

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But the question is, what do the parents think?

Please and Fanku

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The politeness makes up for the adorable misspelling.

Consider this her elf application

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She’s certainly qualified—a whole half hour! Check out these sweet vintage letters to Santa from almost 100 years ago.

Which holiday is it again?

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Jesus’s birthday, Santa’s birthday, same thing, right?

He really wants that unicorn

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Why he wants it, we’re not entirely sure.

Santa’s portrait

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Santa looks a little scarier than we remember.

Dear Santa Cloos,

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Basically, she wants to go to Paris because YOLO.

“Jack in pox”

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Close enough. Make sure you read these heartwarming stories about meeting Santa in real life.

Fly safe, Santa

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Kids are so considerate these days.

And the cat food is for…?

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Then again, nothing is off-limits when it comes to Christmas lists.

The question on everyone’s minds

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We want to see that answer!

One of these is not like the other

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Remember your childhood Christmases, when you got up early in hopes of finding that special bucket of slime under the tree.

A love letter to Santa

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This letter sums up what Christmas is all about: love, generosity, and presents. Specifically, toys.

She knows how to get Santa’s attention

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Look Santa, I know the other kids want their presents in big boxes, but gift cards are where it’s at.

Looking out for the reindeer

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Rudolph must be jealous.

Short, sweet, and to the point

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Sometimes, Christmas spirit is best expressed without words. Curious what Santa really thinks about these letters? Here are 23 things your mall Santa won’t tell you.