by Manoa, age 8 from Papeete, French Polynesia, asks Santa when Christmas 2027 falls, Tahiti’s size, and blended French-Polynesian traditions.
Dear Santa, my name is Manoa, and I am eight years old. I live in Papeete, French Polynesia, where my papi says our island of Tahiti is the biggest one in our whole scattered chain of islands.
Dear Manoa, the biggest island in a whole chain of them makes for one of the most beautiful centerpieces on my entire Pacific route, your papi picked a truly stunning hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
When is Christmas 2027? My teacher wants our whole class to figure it out together.
Christmas Day 2027 will fall on Saturday, December 25th, Manoa, right on schedule as always. You can tell your teacher Santa confirmed it personally, class project solved.
My papi says Tahiti is the largest island in our part of the Pacific, called French Polynesia. Is that true?
It is true, Manoa, Tahiti is the largest and most populated island across French Polynesia’s many islands and atolls. I always enjoy that lush green centerpiece on my way through your beautiful stretch of ocean.
My papi says our Christmas traditions mix French customs with our own older Polynesian ones. Is that true?
It is true, Manoa, French Polynesia’s Christmas blends French traditions with rich, older Polynesian customs, creating celebrations that feel wonderfully, distinctly your own. That blending of old and new into something unique is really a beautiful thing to witness on my route.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Manoa Teriipaia
Papeete, French Polynesia
P.S. Will you tell my whole class you confirmed the date personally?
I will send my very best regards, Manoa, class projects deserve proper Santa confirmation.
