by Peyton, age 8 from Schaumburg, Illinois, asks Santa about mall visits, the Chicago suburbs, and being one of the largest malls in the country.
Dear Santa, my name is Peyton, and I am eight years old. I live in Schaumburg, Illinois, where my mom says our mall is one of the biggest in the entire country.
Dear Peyton, a mall that enormous makes for one of the busiest, most cheerful stops on my entire route, your mom picked a truly bustling hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
Is there a Santa at Woodfield Mall? My grandma wants to take me for a photo this year.
Many large shopping centers, including that one, do welcome a Santa figure during the season, Peyton. Ask your grandma to check while she is out, a nice photo like that often turns up easily this time of year.
My mom says Schaumburg sits just outside of Chicago. Is that true?
It is true, Peyton, Schaumburg sits in the suburbs surrounding Chicago, an important part of the greater metropolitan area. I always enjoy that bustling, well-organized landscape flying over on my way to your rooftop.
My mom says our mall is considered one of the largest shopping centers in the whole country. Is that true?
It is true, Peyton, your mall ranks among the largest in the entire United States, drawing shoppers from all over the region. That kind of busy, shared gathering place brings a lot of holiday cheer together in one spot.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Peyton Marsh
Schaumburg, Illinois
P.S. Will you visit the mall Santa too, just to say hello?
Every single one, Peyton, we are all on the same wonderful team.
