by Journey, age 9 from Tioga, Texas, asks Santa who wrote the song, the town’s farming community, and its famous hometown singer.
Dear Santa, my name is Journey, and I am nine years old. I live in Tioga, Texas, where my grandpa says a famous singing cowboy was born right here in our own tiny town.
Dear Journey, a town that gave the world that much musical talent deserves a very appreciative flyover, your grandpa picked a truly legendary hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
Who wrote the song ‘Here Comes Santa Claus’? My grandpa says the singer born right here actually wrote it himself.
Your grandpa is exactly right, Journey, that singing cowboy from your very own town wrote the song along with a songwriting partner many years ago. Your hometown can be proud of the joyful tune it gave the world.
My grandpa says Tioga sits in a small farming community in North Texas. Is that true?
It is true, Journey, Tioga rests among the farms and fields of North Texas, a quiet and close-knit community. I always enjoy that peaceful, rural landscape flying in to visit you.
My grandpa says our tiny town became famous because of just one hometown singer. Is that true?
It is true, Journey, your town’s musical talent earned worldwide recognition, putting a small town firmly on the map. That kind of hometown pride is really something worth celebrating.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Journey McAllister
Tioga, Texas
P.S. Will you play his song for the elves this year too?
Already on the workshop playlist, Journey, hometown talent deserves repeat listens.
