By Deb Moldaschel

50 years ago – Dec. 19, 1974

Dear Santa, I would like a rescue truck and a packer truck. My brothers Terry and Shawn would like snowmobile boots. Please bring the poor children something too. Merry Christmas, Santa. Mike Reynolds, St. Mary’s grade 1.

Dear Santa, I want an easel for Christmas. I also want some skis for Christmas. My brother wants some skis. Love, Joy Brown, Public grade 1.

35 years ago – Dec. 21, 1989

Dear Santa, Please stop at my house. I would like a real live cat and a hula hoop maxi. Please bring back the plate you took last year. Thank you, Becky Pelzel, St. Mary’s kindergarten.

Dear Santa, Christmas is coming soon. I would like a football suit. How are the elves doing? I hope you are doing fine. I’m doing fine in school. I just got my math paper right. I hope you have a good Christmas. From, Jimmy Eckstein, Public grade 2.

20 years ago – Dec. 23, 2004

Dear Santa, I would like the new Mulenyum fulcen, Luke’s leckchenek litesaber,eun Obe Wan figur. From, Matthew Miller, Public grade 2.

Dear Santa, Do you rilly have raindeer? I want a real pony,and I also want the happy family Barbie house. I want a Hilary Duff poster and C.D. for my big sister, and a lot of diapers for my baby sister. I also want a nacher kit. Love, Andrea Schwartz, St. Mary’s grade 3.

10 years ago – Dec. 18, 2014

Dear Baby Jesus, How old are you! I am 5 years old. What’s your favorite color? I like pink, purple and blue. How old are your parents? Have a good day and I will talk to you soon. From, Brynne Ibberson, St. Mary’s kindergarten.

Dear Santa, I would like real green dune buggy. I’m growing, so I would be able to drive it. Why is Rudolph always in front? Is he special? Blaine Arneson, Public kindergarten.