We have adapted and (altered) an old Austrian, Swiss and German custom. On the eve of St. Nicholas' feast day, the children write a letter and place it in their stocking to be taken by St. Nicholas and given to the Christ Child. The letter includes the sacrifices they have been making, whether they believe that have been good and what they would like for Christmas. I will include (in part) this year's letters from the children.
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Dear Baby Jesus,
Dear Mary, (He always remembers Mary)
I love you. I've been a good boy. For Christmas may I have Jingle Bells please? I want a choo choo please. Thank you.
Love,
Johnny
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Dear Christ Child,
I love you. I haven't been that good this year but I'm good. What I really want is a little fake toy pistlle. I love you Christ Child. I'm from [here he stated his city].
♥ from X
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Dear Christ Child,
I tried to be good this year. But I was a little good. OOoooo....that just reminded me thanks for all the nice things you gave me. And some good things I did this year were: I watch the kids and take them outside. Something that I am interested in is a camera or it can just be a surprise.
Love,
X
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Dear Christ Child:
I know I've been naughty and grumpy this year but let's face it, you said that there is no happiness in this world but only in the next and of course I believe you. Oops, I forgot the reason I am writing this letter. Well the reason why is because I was going to ask you if I could at least get one present, like maybe a radio control car or if not please make it a surprise.
Love,
X
PS Thanks for the present you got me last year. It's real neat. Happy Birthday! I love you Jesus Christ!
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Dear Christ Child,
How are things up there? They're pretty good at my house. I just wanted to say that my family has worked hard this year. I've tried my hardest too, but I know my mom has worked that hardest considering the vomit she cleaned up a while ago. So I was thinking that all I really want is to get my school done, get Confirmed, hangout with friends once in awhile, and get our family photo. I love you and thank you for everything you've given me and done for me and also hope to be with you some day.
Your Child,
X
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Dear Christ Child,
I've never really put much thought into previous letters since I'm not much for the whole English and Reading class. I found a new talent, if that is, Texas Hold'em Poker, in which I've recently stacked over 100,000 (fake cash of course). I can't wait for the real deal when I am 18. Although the last couple of days haven't been the most pleasant and all, I'm sure it was all misunderstandings. For the record I'd guess out of 100, that this year has been an 81 for goals. Anyway...
Frohe Weihnachten und einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr,
X
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Dear Baby Jesus,
Although I do not deserve the many things you have blessed me with, I thank you for everything.
I'm probably on Santa's "naughty" list, but in You I know that I can find endless compassion and forgiveness. Please put me on your "nice" list and help me to stay there. Please help me to stick to me new year's resolutions! :-) For Christmas, could you cover the ground with a layer of light fluffy sparkling snow? (Just enough to make a snow angel?) Thank you very much! Happy Birthday!
Love,
X
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Dear Christ Child,
My fingers grow heavy while I type in remembrance of the year past which was by far, more eventful in its own way than the previous. Most of life's valuable lessons are learned the hard way and succor the essence of the soul's beauty as each faces his share of moral dilemma. Material accomplishment holds no set value and is pointless if we do not possess true love. Therefore, with God being the judge of our soul, it might here be necessary to mention not to judge a book by its cover and that I truly may be a saint inside...or just one of the fattest BS'rs.Well, to get back on track, I love my parents and though difficulties and clashes arise with the coming of age, that fact will never change, I love you guys. I could play the role of that college kid who sent his dad a giant depressing story of how he was destroying his life through baggage, debt, and how he was on the verge of prison, just to ease the fact that we was not getting decent grades. But I would just prefer to make it simple and present things for what they are. I'm still at home and have made goals which I am sticking too. I will also be working as a CAN (purposefully misspelled haha) very shortly and hopefully well on my way to engineer school. I have everything I need and am satisfied. Chocolate is good though. :]
Love,
X
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