by Sofie, age 8 from Salzburg, Austria, asks Santa about TV shows about him, the Hohensalzburg Fortress, and Salzburg’s historic Christmas markets.
Dear Santa, my name is Sofie, and I am eight years old. I live in Salzburg, Austria, where my oma says a huge old castle sits right on top of a hill overlooking our whole city.
Dear Sofie, that castle keeps a very fine lookout over your beautiful city, your oma picked a truly majestic hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
Is there a Santa Claus show? My cousin says there are shows about you on television, not just movies.
There are indeed several television shows and specials made about me over the years, Sofie, alongside all the movies. Your cousin is right, there is always something new to discover.
My oma says the castle on our hill, Hohensalzburg, is one of the largest medieval castles in all of Europe. Is that true?
It is true, Sofie, Hohensalzburg Fortress stands as one of the largest and best preserved medieval castles anywhere on the continent. I always give it a proud, admiring pass flying over your city.
My oma says Salzburg’s Christmas markets have been bringing people together for a very, very long time. Is that true?
It is true, Sofie, Salzburg’s Christmas markets carry on a tradition stretching back centuries, families and neighbors gathering together in the cold to share warmth and cheer. That kind of long-lasting community tradition is really the heart of the whole season.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Sofie Gruber
Salzburg, Austria
P.S. Have you ever watched one of the shows about yourself?
Only briefly, Sofie, it is a bit strange watching yourself on television.
