by Journey, age 8 from Lafayette, Louisiana, asks Santa about the song, Cajun country, and the region’s French heritage.
Dear Santa, my name is Journey, and I am eight years old. I live in Lafayette, Louisiana, where my mémé says accordion music fills our streets during almost every festival.
Dear Journey, a town that musical deserves a very lively, toe-tapping flyover, your meme picked a truly soulful hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
What are the lyrics to ‘Zat You, Santa Claus’? My oncle sings it every year but always gets the words wrong.
The exact lyrics belong to the songwriters who wrote them, Journey, so I will leave those details to your oncle’s own memory or a good music search. What matters most is the joy of singing along together, mixed up words and all.
My meme says Lafayette sits in the heart of Cajun country. Is that true?
It is true, Journey, your town rests right in the heart of Cajun and Creole culture, a truly vibrant part of Louisiana. I always enjoy that lively, spirited landscape flying in to visit you.
My meme says Cajun French is still spoken by many families in this region. Is that true?
It is true, Journey, Cajun French remains an important part of daily life for many families in your region. That kind of proud, living heritage is really something worth celebrating, Christmas and every day after.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Journey Broussard
Lafayette, Louisiana
P.S. Will you help my oncle get the words right this year?
Gladly, Journey, a little help with a song never hurts.
