by Matej, age 9 from Kosice, Slovakia, asks Santa about his height, being Slovakia’s second largest city, and St. Elisabeth Cathedral.
Dear Santa, my name is Matej, and I am nine years old. I live in Kosice, Slovakia, where my stary otec says our cathedral is the largest church in the entire country.
Dear Matej, the largest church in a whole country deserves a very respectful flyover, your stary otec picked a truly grand hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
How tall is Santa? My little sister thinks you must be as tall as our whole Christmas tree.
I stand at a comfortable, unremarkable height, Matej, nothing quite as tall as a Christmas tree, though my belly does take up a bit of extra room. Tell your little sister the tree wins that particular contest.
My stary otec says Kosice is the second largest city in all of Slovakia. Is that true?
It is true, Matej, Kosice ranks as Slovakia’s second largest city, rich with history in the eastern part of the country. I always enjoy that historic skyline on my way to your rooftop.
My stary otec says St. Elisabeth Cathedral, right in our city, is the biggest church in all of Slovakia. Is that true?
It is true, Matej, St. Elisabeth Cathedral holds the title of the largest church in the entire country, a truly impressive landmark. That kind of grand, careful craftsmanship is really something worth admiring.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Matej Horvath
Kosice, Slovakia
P.S. Will you tell my sister the tree really is taller than you?
Every single year, Matej, the tree wins fair and square.
