by Journey, age 8 from Cardiff, Wales, asks Santa about painted rocks, Cardiff Castle, and being the Welsh capital.
Dear Santa, my name is Journey, and I am eight years old. I live in Cardiff, Wales, where my nain says a real castle sits right in the middle of our capital city.
Dear Journey, a capital with a castle right in the middle deserves a very respectful flyover, your nain picked a truly majestic hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
Is there a Santa rock? My taid paints little rocks with pictures on them, and I want him to paint one of you.
A painted rock of me sounds like a wonderfully creative little project, Journey, tucked among garden stones or given as a small gift. Your taid sounds like he has a lovely hobby worth sharing.
My nain says Cardiff Castle sits right in the center of the city. Is that true?
It is true, Journey, Cardiff Castle stands proudly at your city’s heart, layers of history built up over centuries. I always enjoy that grand, historic landscape flying in to visit you.
My nain says Cardiff is the capital of the whole country of Wales. Is that true?
It is true, Journey, Cardiff serves as the capital of Wales, an important center of government and culture. That kind of steady, important responsibility keeps a city rather busy all year round.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Journey Pritchard
Cardiff, Wales
P.S. Will you keep a painted rock in your own pocket this year?
Gladly, Journey, a small treasure like that always finds a proper home.
