by Journey, age 9 from Leipzig, Germany, asks Santa his German name, the city’s musical history, and its role in peaceful protest.
Dear Santa, my name is Journey, and I am nine years old. I live in Leipzig, Germany, where my oma says our city has been an important center for music for hundreds of years.
Dear Journey, a city with that much musical history deserves a very appreciative flyover, your oma picked a truly harmonious hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
What is Santa called in German? My cousine calls you something different than what I hear in English cartoons.
In German, I am most often called Weihnachtsmann, Journey, which simply means Christmas Man. Your cousine has been calling me by my proper German name all along.
My oma says Leipzig has been an important center for classical music for centuries. Is that true?
It is true, Journey, Leipzig has a deep musical history, home to important composers and orchestras for generations. I always enjoy that rich, harmonious landscape flying in to visit you.
My oma says Leipzig played an important role in a peaceful revolution many years ago. Is that true?
It is true, Journey, Leipzig played a significant role in peaceful protests that helped bring important change. That kind of quiet, determined courage is really something worth admiring.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Journey Bauer
Leipzig, Germany
P.S. Will you tell my cousine both names are correct?
Already confirmed, Journey, right here in writing.
