by Sofia, age 8 from Florence, Italy, asks Santa about a mysterious ice cream bunny, the Arno River, and Florence’s gelato history.
Dear Santa, my name is Sofia, and I am eight years old. I live in Florence, Italy, where my nonna says our city helped start a whole artistic movement called the Renaissance a very long time ago.
Dear Sofia, a city that sparked that much creativity and genius deserves a very inspired flyover, your nonna picked a truly remarkable hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
Is there a Santa ice cream bunny? My cousin mentioned something like that but I could not quite picture what she meant.
I am honestly a bit puzzled by that particular combination myself, Sofia, ice cream, bunnies, and me do not usually cross paths in quite that way. You and your cousin might enjoy figuring out together exactly what she saw.
My nonna says Florence sits along the Arno River. Is that true?
It is true, Sofia, the Arno River winds right through your city on its way to the sea. I always follow that glimmering path to help find my way to your rooftop.
My nonna says modern gelato, a special kind of ice cream, was invented right here in Florence. Is that true?
It is true, Sofia, Florence is widely credited with helping shape modern gelato, a beloved treat now enjoyed all around the world. That kind of delicious, creative legacy is really something worth celebrating, Christmas and every day after.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Sofia Bianchi
Florence, Italy
P.S. Will you let me know if you ever solve the ice cream bunny mystery?
I will keep a curious eye out, Sofia, that particular puzzle deserves solving.
