by Journey, age 8 from Cincinnati, Ohio, asks Santa about vintage animated figures, the Ohio River, and the city’s famous chili.
Dear Santa, my name is Journey, and I am eight years old. I live in Cincinnati, Ohio, where my grandpa says our city invented a really unique style of chili served over spaghetti.
Dear Journey, a city with a chili that unique deserves a very appreciative flyover, your grandpa picked a truly flavorful hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
Is there a Telco Santa? My grandma has an old motorized one that lights up and moves its head from years ago.
There certainly is, Journey, that particular brand made beloved animated figures of me many years ago, treasured by collectors ever since. Your grandma’s figure sounds like it holds a real little treasure.
My grandpa says Cincinnati sits along the Ohio River. Is that true?
It is true, Journey, the Ohio River flows right past your city, an important part of its history and trade. I always follow that glimmering path to help find my way to your rooftop.
My grandpa says Cincinnati’s chili recipe is famous all across the country. Is that true?
It is true, Journey, Cincinnati style chili has earned fame far beyond the city itself, a proud piece of local culinary history. That kind of unique, hardworking tradition is really something worth admiring.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Journey Kowalski
Cincinnati, Ohio
P.S. Will you switch on grandma’s old Telco Santa this year?
Already switched on, Journey, an old treasure like that deserves proper care.
