by Fernanda, age 9 from Managua, Nicaragua, asks Santa about the song, Lake Managua, and the city’s role as Nicaragua’s capital.
Dear Santa, my name is Fernanda, and I am nine years old. I live in Managua, Nicaragua, where my abuela says our city sits right along the shore of a great big lake.
Dear Fernanda, a city along a lake that grand deserves a very appreciative flyover, your abuela picked a truly scenic hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
What are the lyrics to ‘Donde Esta Santa Claus’? My tio sings it every year but I never remember all the words.
The exact lyrics belong to the songwriters who wrote them, Fernanda, so I will leave those details to your tio’s own memory or a good music search. What matters most is the joy of singing along together, mixed up words and all.
My abuela says Managua sits right along Lake Managua. Is that true?
It is true, Fernanda, Lake Managua stretches along your city’s edge, a large and important lake. I always enjoy that glimmering water on my way to your rooftop.
My abuela says Managua is the capital city of all of Nicaragua. Is that true?
It is true, Fernanda, Managua serves as Nicaragua’s capital, an important center of government and culture for the whole country. That kind of steady, important responsibility keeps a city rather busy all year round.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Fernanda Guevara
Managua, Nicaragua
P.S. Will you hum along with my tio this year?
I will hum along quietly, Fernanda, my singing is better appreciated from a respectful distance.
