by Adalynn, age 8 from New York City, asks Santa about the holiday parade, the Statue of Liberty, and the city’s diversity.
Dear Santa, my name is Adalynn, and I am eight years old. I live in New York City, where my mom says a huge parade fills our streets every year with giant balloons floating overhead.
Dear Adalynn, giant balloons floating over the city streets always make for one of my favorite sights flying past, your mom picked a truly spectacular hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
Is there a Santa parade in New York? My grandma says she watches one on television every single year.
There certainly is, Adalynn, New York hosts one of the most famous holiday parades in the country, and I traditionally make my own appearance right near the very end. Your grandma’s yearly tradition sounds like a wonderful way to kick off the season.
My mom says New York Harbor is home to a famous statue given as a gift from another country. Is that true?
It is true, Adalynn, the Statue of Liberty stands proudly in New York Harbor, a gift from France many years ago. I always give her a respectful, careful pass on my way to your rooftop.
My mom says New York City is one of the most diverse cities in the entire world, with people from everywhere living here. Is that true?
It is true, Adalynn, New York City is home to people from nearly every country on Earth, each bringing their own traditions and stories. That kind of everyday variety, so many cultures sharing one city, is really something special to fly over.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Adalynn Ferraro
New York City
P.S. Will you wave at the balloons on your way past this year?
Every single one, Adalynn, they have earned a proper hello by now.
