by A girl in Cleveland asks the runtime of the Santa special, what the Midwest is, and what the Underground Railroad was
A Letter to Santa from Cleveland, Ohio
Dear Santa,
Hi Santa! My name is Sadie and I am 8 years old. I live in Cleveland, Ohio, a Midwest city on the shore of a great lake. I love drawing and watching old holiday shows with my grandma. My question is: how long is the movie Santa Claus Is Comin to Town? My geography question is: what is the Midwest region of the USA? And my social studies question is: what was the Underground Railroad? Thanks, Santa!
Love, Sadie (age 8)
Santa’s Reply
Ho ho ho, hello Sadie! Watching old holiday shows with your grandma is a tradition worth treasuring. The classic television special Santa Claus Is Comin to Town runs for about fifty minutes, which is a cozy, just-right length to enjoy together with a warm mug of cocoa. It first appeared on television back in 1970, with its charming little stop-motion characters, and families have loved it every winter since. So snuggle up beside your grandma and enjoy every merry minute.
Your geography question: the Midwest
The Midwest is the name for the central region of your own United States, a land of rolling farms, great lakes, and friendly cities like your Cleveland. It is often called the heartland because so much of the nation’s food is grown there. The Midwest is known for its wide farms and welcoming spirit. Read more at National Geographic Kids.
Your social studies question: the Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad was not a real train at all, but a brave, secret network of people and safe houses that helped enslaved people escape to freedom long ago. Your own Ohio was an important route along the way north. Many courageous helpers risked a great deal to guide others to safety. It is an important and inspiring part of American history. Explore more at Britannica Kids.
Draw a holiday picture for me, Sadie. Yours warmly from the North Pole, Santa Claus.
