by A choir-singing girl in Charleston asks why Santa is real, what a harbor is, and about family craft traditions
A Letter to Santa from Charleston, South Carolina
Dear Santa,
Hi Santa! My name is Ava and I am 7 years old. I live in Charleston, South Carolina, a pretty city with cobblestone streets and a big harbor full of boats. I love collecting seashells and singing in my school choir. My question is: why is Santa Claus real? My geography question is: what is a harbor? And my social studies question is: what is a craft tradition that families pass down? Thank you, Santa!
Love, Ava (age 7)
Santa’s Reply
Ho ho ho, hello Ava! A seashell collector who sings in the choir has a joyful heart, and joyful hearts always understand me best. You asked why I am real, so here is the answer. I am real for the same reason a beautiful song is real. When you sing in your choir, you cannot hold the music in your hands, yet it fills the whole room and makes people smile. That is exactly how I am real. I am the music of giving and kindness, and you make me real every single time you are good to someone.
Your geography question: what is a harbor
A harbor is a sheltered part of the coast where boats and ships can rest safely, protected from rough seas and strong waves. Your own Charleston has a famous harbor where ships have docked for hundreds of years. A good harbor is like a cozy parking spot for boats, and it helps a city trade and grow. Read more at National Geographic Kids.
Your social studies question: a family craft tradition
A craft tradition is a special skill passed down through a family, from grandparents to parents to children. Near your own Charleston, the Gullah Geechee people are famous for weaving beautiful sweetgrass baskets, a craft carried across many generations. Keeping such traditions alive honors a family’s history and shares its artistry with the world. Explore more at Britannica Kids.
Sing a sweet song for me, Ava. Yours warmly from the North Pole, Santa Claus.
