by Emory, age 9 from Boston, Massachusetts, asks Santa about personalized letters, Massachusetts Bay, and the Boston Tea Party.
Dear Santa, my name is Emory, and I am nine years old. I live in Boston, Massachusetts, where my dad says a group of colonists once dumped a whole shipment of tea right into our harbor.
Dear Emory, that tea party has always amused me flying past, your dad picked a truly spirited hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
Can I get a personalized letter from Santa? My little sister wants one with her actual name in it, not just a generic one.
Personalized replies are absolutely something many families arrange each year, Emory, ask a grown-up to help look into options that add your sister’s own special touches. A letter with your very own name feels extra magical, I quite agree.
My dad says Boston sits right on Massachusetts Bay. Is that true?
It is true, Emory, Massachusetts Bay stretches along your city’s edge, an important harbor for centuries. I always enjoy that historic, glimmering coastline on my way to your rooftop.
My dad says the Boston Tea Party was an important protest that helped lead to the country’s independence. Is that true?
It is true, Emory, the Boston Tea Party was a bold protest against unfair taxes, helping spark the movement toward independence. That kind of standing up for what is fair is exactly the spirit I hope every child carries with them.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Emory Sullivan
Boston, Massachusetts
P.S. Will you make sure my sister’s letter has her name spelled just right?
Every letter, spelled with care, Emory, that is a promise.
