SOMBA K'E/YELLOWKNIFE - Dino Stompers? Moxi Girls? Cave Cruisers? Santa's editor elf doesn't know what any of these things are but he has a strong suspicious Santa does, and will deliver.

Yellowknifer has received a bundle of letters from boys and girls this year for Santa to peruse, and they should be well-advised that the newspaper's closer proximity to the North Pole, compared to some of those more southerly media outlets, certainly put them at an advantage when it comes to orders going into Santa's toy shop. Merry Christmas kids!

Your letters were mailed out to the North Pole with the Friday edition of Yellowknifer last week.

From: Hunter Froude

Dear Santa,

My name is Hunter. I am only one year old so my mommy is helping me with this letter.

For Christmas this year I would like a Tigger Bouncing toy, a Little Tykes Sport Centre and a fire truck. I'm sure I will like what ever you bring.

Please be good to my big sister Hailey. She is a really good big sister.

We will leave cookies out for you and carrots for your reindeer on Christmas Eve.

Love, your little friend Hunter Froude

From: Hailey Froude

Dear Santa,

My name is Hailey and I am five years old. I have tried to be a good girl all year.

For Christmas this year, I would like a Barbie Camper, a pink guitar, and a Strawberry Shortcake house. If you have room for a new movie that would be nice, too.

Please be good to all of the little boys and girls that are sick this Christmas and please don't forget to visit my cousins Makenna and Matthew.

My brother and I will leave a snack out for you on Christmas Eve. Have a safe trip.

Love, your friend Hailey Froude

From: Midajah Jesso

Dear Santa,

Thank you so much for my presents last year, I loved them all. This year Santa I would really like a chocolate-coloured puppy dog and a mini pop kids holiday CD, Hannah Montana Barbies, McDonald's play pack, reading books. I would also really like Alvin and the Chipmunks Christmas movie, Hannah Montana jewelry box, Liv doll, Moxi girl doll. I have been a really good girl and I hope I get a couple cool toys thanks Santa.

From: Cody, 8, and Jody Laycock, three and a half

To Santa, how are you doing? Hi, this is from Cody and Joey Laycock. I want an mp3 player, and Joey wants a big red remote control car. How cold is it there? What do you want to eat and drink? Merry Christmas

Love, Cody and Jody

From: Adam McCauley

Dear Santa Claus,

My name is Adam McCauley and I am 20 months old. This year my Christmas wish would be to spend the Christmas holidays with all my six brothers and sisters on a warm, tropical beach with my mommy and daddy If this could be arranged, Santa, you, and all of Santa's elves are more than welcome to join us. Happy holidays Santa, and a Merry Christmas to all!

Love, Adam

From Taylor Soloy

For Christmas I would like some board games, some books, some "how to draw animal" books, some Garfield things like "how to draw Garfield," (I'm really into drawing).

Hope you have a very merry Christmas!

Say hi to the elves, reindeer and Mrs. Claus for me.

Love, Taylor Soloy

From: Trenton and Aliviya Gillis

Dear Santa,

My brother and I are really excited about Christmas! We can't wait to open our presents. My brother is learning how to play the fiddle and he would like to have a fiddle of his own, a green one. I am wild about dolls and would love to have my very own dollhouse! We have been really good this year Santa, and we are going to make sure to put out lots of cookies and milk for you on Christmas Eve.

Love, Trenton and Aliviya

From: Marcos Gael Perdomo de Brito

Hola Santa,

How are you? I am good. Really I am a good boy. I pray, I play, I cook with my Papi and I protect my Mommy from the Dinosaurs every day. Can I have a Mighty Machine and a Dino Stomper, please?

Tchau.

From: Taylor Ash

Hello Santa!

This is your little friend Taylor! How are you and Mrs. Claus? I guess you are both getting things ready for your big adventure this year. I hope the elves remember to tighten your seatbelt in the sleigh before you leave the North Pole to make the big trip!

Last year was my first Christmas, it was great. I got lots of neat things that I have had fun with all year. Thank you so much for everything! Mommy and daddy say I have tried my best at being a really good girl this year, so mommy says I can ask you for some new things. I am wondering if you could please bring me a table and chairs set, a doll, some new books, movies and clothes.

Don't forget the kids who will be in hospital this year during Christmas, my nanny and poppy Moss and nanny and poppy Ash, my sitter Wendy, Bompa and all my friends at the day home.

We will leave eggnog and cookies for you, and raisins and carrots for the reindeer near the tree. Have a safe trip Santa. Merry Christmas!

Love, Taylor Ash

From: Chelsea Rowsell

Dear Santa,

my name is Chelsea and I am three years old. for Christmas this year I would like for you to bring me a piano with a microphone, a new baby doll, some books, Play-Doh, clothes, a movie and a motorized car.

Please Santa, don't forget about all the other kids near and far. Thank you so much Santa and have a safe Christmas Eve when you are delivering the toys to all the kids.

P.S. I will leave cookies and milk for you Santa on the table and carrots for the reindeer.

Love, Chelsea Rowsell

From: Anica and Miguel

Our name is Anica and Miguel. We are both brother and sister. We are happy at Christmas time because of family and friends that get together to have a great time.

We both have been good this year. Sometimes we both get on each other's nerves, but every sister and brother do. We do love each other very much.

Miguel's wish list: Nintendo DSI and Lego Rock Band on DSI.

Anica's wish list: Barbies, Pongs and Dora toys.

Thank you, Santa, for reading this and we hope you enjoy your cookies on Christmas eve.

Love, Anica and Miguel

From: Bradley Bartlett

My name is Bradley Bartlett, and I am three years old. I have tried very hard to be a good boy all year. This year for Christmas I would like a smart cycle, drums, trucks, and anything else you like to bring me. Please don't forget my cousins and friends, oh, and my dog Faith. I will leave some cookies by the tree for you.

Thanks, Bradley Bartlett

From: Nathan Cluff, age 7

I like an agent pack, one jet pack and a teleport machine. And a sod (sword) and rrkit (rocket), a walk talkie and a grapple hook so I can save the world. Or some Transformers.

From: Marcus Cluff, age 8

Hi, it's me Marcus. This year could I please have the Clone Turbo Tank, trade federation m.t.t. and the Cave Cruiser. A BIG thank you to you and your elves (and also your reindeer and other workers).

I'll add an extra cookie if you want.

See you at the Multiplex.

From: Jamie Cluff, age 4

I love you. Please I have a puzzle, skateboard and a stroller (because Markus broke mine). I'd like to have a monkey too but Nathan said it would be too loud when we're sleeping.

From: Braden Brenton

My name is Braden Brenton, I am three years old and I have been a good boy all year. Thank you for the wonderful presents you gave me last year. This year for Christmas I would like a Ski-Doo, quad, and a monster truck.

Love, Braden

P.S. There will be some milk and cookies for you Santa.

From: Brianna Brenton

My name is Brianna Brenton, I am five years old and I have been a good girl all year. Thank you for the wonderful presents you gave me last year. This year for Christmas I would like a Hannah Montana jewelry box and a Sing N Jam platform.

Love, Brianna

Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus

From: Janine Cash

Dear Santa,

I don't really need anything this year but there are stuff that I would like to have, like:

A new dance bag.

Selena Gomez kiss and tell.

Foam for my bed.

I really want a D.S. and D.S. games.

Thanks so much Santa, say hi to Mrs. Claus.

Merry Christmas and happy new year

Love, Janine Cash