by Camille, age 8 from Toulouse, France, asks Santa about baking a cake, the Garonne River, and the city’s Pink City nickname.
Dear Santa, my name is Camille, and I am eight years old. I live in Toulouse, France, where my grand-mere says our whole city is built from a special pink brick that glows at sunset.
Dear Camille, a city that glows pink at sunset sounds like one of the prettiest stops on my entire route, your grand-mere picked a truly radiant hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
Can I bake a Santa cake? My tante wants to decorate one shaped like your face for our family party.
A Santa shaped cake sounds like a delightful centerpiece, Camille, frosting for a beard and rosy cheeks always does the trick. Your tante sounds like she has a wonderfully creative touch in the kitchen.
My grand-mere says Toulouse sits along the Garonne River. Is that true?
It is true, Camille, the Garonne River flows right through your city on its long journey to the Atlantic. I always follow that glimmering path to help find my way to your rooftop.
My grand-mere says Toulouse is nicknamed the Pink City because of its rosy colored buildings. Is that true?
It is true, Camille, Toulouse earned that lovely nickname thanks to the warm pink brick used throughout the old town. That kind of shared, colorful identity is really something worth celebrating.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Camille Girard
Toulouse, France
P.S. Will you save a slice of the cake for yourself?
Already reserved, Camille, a Santa shaped cake deserves proper appreciation.
