by Sawyer, age 9 from Trenton, New Jersey, asks Santa about Santa memes, the Delaware River, and Washington’s famous crossing.
Dear Santa, my name is Sawyer, and I am nine years old. I live in Trenton, New Jersey, where my dad says a very famous general once crossed an icy river right near our city a long time ago.
Dear Sawyer, that kind of daring winter crossing has always impressed me flying past, your dad picked a truly historic hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
Is there a Santa meme? My big sister says she sees funny pictures of you online every December.
There are plenty of funny Santa memes floating around online, Sawyer, and I try to take them all in good humor. Your big sister has good taste in holiday internet fun.
My dad says Trenton sits right along the Delaware River. Is that true?
It is true, Sawyer, the Delaware River flows right past your city on its way to the Atlantic Ocean. I always follow that glimmering path to help find my way to your rooftop.
My dad says George Washington famously crossed that same river to surprise his enemies during a war. Is that true?
It is true, Sawyer, General Washington led his troops across the icy Delaware River near Trenton in a daring winter crossing during the Revolutionary War. That kind of bold courage in the coldest months is something I always admire, having quite a bit of winter experience myself.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Sawyer Griggs
Trenton, New Jersey
P.S. Will you send my sister a good meme back this year?
I will ask the elves for their very best one, Sawyer, they have quite the sense of humor.
