Santa speaks to a fan eager to share her wish list during the Merry Merchant Munch Dec. 4. PHOTO BY ANDY HALL

Dear Santa,

I want D. Rex, creature devastater and my dad back. And say hi to my dad in Afghanistan.

Love, Buddy

Dear Santa,

I hope you give me a Transformer. You are the best, man. I like you. I am in the first grade.

Love, Trevor

Dear Santa,

I wonder what you're making for me? We have our Christmas tree up. I want a tan horse that you push a button on its ear and it makes a noise.

Your friend, Dana

Dear Santa,

How are you doing? I work hard at school. I want a cat for me for Christmas Santa. I like you Santa.

Love, Abigail

Dear Santa,

I work hard at school. I am wishing for a DSI. If you don't get me one it is OK. I will still give you cookies. How are you doing? I really hope you have a Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year, Santa, I can't wait for Christmas. What would you like for Christmas?

Love, Kaylin

Dear Santa,

How are you doing? For Christmas I want a Star Wars Lego set.

Love, Matthew

Dear Santa,

I like you. I want a DSI. What do you want for Christmas? And I want the Three Muskateers doll and movie. And that's all.

Love Alena

Dear Santa,

I'm in the 1st grade. I want a Transformer and a toy rocket.

Love, Nick

Dear Santa,

I am in the 1st grade. Now I am so happy!

Love Niamh

Dear Santa,

How are you doing? I want a racecar and game and Lincoln Logs. I will leave you some cookies and milk.

Love, Royce

Dear Santa,

How are you doing? I am in the first grade. I want a dog for Christmas.

Love, Kaitlyn

Dear Santa,

I can't wait until you come. I want two more teddy bears. So then I can have thirty-two teddy bears.

Love, Tara

Dear Santa,

How are you doing? I'm Kayia, do you know me? I'm in the Brazfield family. And I want a lunch box for Christmas.

Love, Kayia

Dear Santa,

Your elf is at my house. He looks like a doll, but he isn't. I want a Fur Real Friend LuLu.

Love, Gabby

Dear Santa,

How are you doing? I want a cat, one that meows. And I a chipmunk.

Love, Makalah

Dear Santa,

How are you doing? I'm in first grade now. I want a DSI for Christmas.

Love, Aliyah

Dear Santa,

How are you doing? I'm in the first grade. I like you. You are cool. I want a DSI and a Wii game.

Your pal, Keaton

Dear Santa,

I am in the first grade. What would you like for Christmas? I would like the titaniam rig and the mining station.

Love, Mark

Dear Santa,

I'm in the first grade now! How are you? I think you are the best! Have a Merry Christmast!

Love Ella