by Elira, age 9 from Pristina, Kosovo, asks Santa about a decorative route map, Kosovo being landlocked, and its recent independence.
Dear Santa, my name is Elira, and I am nine years old. I live in Pristina, Kosovo, where my gjyshja says our country is one of the newest independent countries in the entire world.
Dear Elira, a country that young deserves a very hopeful, very encouraging flyover, your gjyshja picked a truly forward-looking hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
Is there a Santa map? My xhaxha wants a decorative one showing your whole route for his office wall.
There certainly are decorative Santa route maps out there, Elira, colorful and fun for hanging up during the season. Your xhaxha sounds like he has a truly festive sense of office decor.
My gjyshja says Kosovo is a landlocked country, with no direct access to the sea. Is that true?
It is true, Elira, Kosovo sits entirely landlocked, surrounded by neighboring countries on every side. I always plan my route carefully to reach every landlocked corner of the world.
My gjyshja says Kosovo declared its independence fairly recently, becoming one of the world’s newest countries. Is that true?
It is true, Elira, Kosovo declared independence in 2008, becoming one of the newer nations recognized around the world. That kind of hopeful new beginning is really something worth celebrating, Christmas and every day after.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Elira Krasniqi
Pristina, Kosovo
P.S. Will you sign the map for my xhaxha’s office wall?
Happily, Elira, a personal touch always brightens up a wall.
