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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1929
Page
5
A collection of Santa letters from Denton and nearby Maryland communities dated December 1929. Dozens of children, ages from one to fourteen, list gifts such as bicycles, dolls, clothing, books, candy, fruit, and toys, while noting good behavior and concerns for siblings and poorer neighbors.
An eight year old girl from Smithson School writes for presents including a doll baby, table, wrist watch, candy and fruit while a boy and another child list items such as a two wheel buckle, coat, printing set, clothes, pony, crayons, a tricycle, handkerchiefs and more.
A 1897 Sun publication reprints the Virginia letter asking if Santa exists and the editorial reply affirming belief. It argues Santa’s reality and contrasts faith with skepticism, then offers a Christmas menu and ritual recipes as further celebration.
A collection of children in Greensboro Maryland Hickman Delaware Preston and other towns write Santa Claus with Christmas wish lists dated December 1929. They ask for dolls toy tools air rifles candy oranges nuts books watches and other gifts while sharing hopeful messages and holiday greetings to Santa and their families.
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