by Journey, age 9 from Naperville, Illinois, asks Santa about elaborate figures, the DuPage River, and the town’s high livability rankings.
Dear Santa, my name is Journey, and I am nine years old. I live in Naperville, Illinois, where my mom says our downtown Riverwalk lights up beautifully every single winter.
Dear Journey, a Riverwalk that lights up like that deserves a very dazzling flyover, your mom picked a truly radiant hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
Is there a Katherine’s Collection Santa? My aunt has an elaborate one dressed in velvet robes on her mantel.
There certainly is, Journey, that particular company crafts beautifully elaborate, richly detailed figures of me admired by collectors everywhere. Your aunt’s mantel sounds like it holds a real little treasure.
My mom says Naperville sits along the DuPage River. Is that true?
It is true, Journey, the DuPage River flows right through your town, an important part of its landscape and name. I always follow that glimmering path to help find my way to your rooftop.
My mom says Naperville is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the country. Is that true?
It is true, Journey, your town has earned high rankings for quality of life over the years. That kind of steady, well-cared-for community is really something worth being proud of.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Journey Vandermeer
Naperville, Illinois
P.S. Will you bring my aunt a new figure for her mantel this year?
Already wrapped, Journey, a growing collection deserves a proper new addition.
