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Christmas Wish Letters From Texas Kids
A flood of letters from young Texans describe Christmas requests for dolls, toy cars, Barbie items, bikes, teddy bears, and games. Children from Amarillo and nearby towns mention families, pets, and cookies left for Santa as they seek gifts like Barbie Motor Home, Power Wheels, and race sets for the season.
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Santa
Mattie
Maggie Langford
Sydnee Madison Horton
Amarillo
Texas
Santa Claus
Phillip Thomas
Power Wheels Jr
Mary
Pat
Eric
Alex
Jamie
Jeremy
Germs
Neice Darian
Kitty Sapphire
Phillip Todd Thomas
Darian Hunter
Momma
Dadda
Naha
Paw-Paw
Grama
Pops
Tinsley
Darian Skye Hunter
Daddy
Quenton
Power Ranger
Kim
Tristan Patterson