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T-G interview with Santa

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com
Posted 12/24/21

The T-G gets letters from children all over the county this time of year. We thank all of those kids, teachers and families who submitted them.

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The T-G gets letters from children all over the county this time of year. We thank all of those kids, teachers and families who submitted them.

One of those received recently was quite adorable.

Dear Santa,

My name is Dakylee Dionn Buckmon. I am 4 years old. I have been good a little bit.

Thank you for the presents, already.

I want a heart pillow, lipstick, G.G.’s deviled eggs, a doll and makeup.

I would like for you to bring my Rents (parents) some candy, heels, dresses, shirts, boys shoes, girl shoes and man shirts.

Before I forget, can you please bring my Aunt Neh Neh a good partner. Whatever that is.

I will leave you some cookies and fruit out.

Thank you,

Love,

Dakylee Buckmon

Santa is often asked a lot of questions, such as: “How do your reindeer fly? Some kids tell Santa to be nice to their brothers and sisters, though they really don’t deserve it.

Others ask Santa to bring gifts to others they love, not just themselves.

Terry Badger was at the Gingham Jellybean on the historic public square recently and just happened to run into Santa. He even let him borrow his suit for a while. Thanks, Terry for your help in this interview.

So, here goes. Let’s see what Santa has to say this year.

“Ho! Ho! Ho! Tennessee! I’ve gotten so many letters from your corner of the world, so I thought I would answer some of your questions!

Some of you want to know what time I will be arriving. Well, this is a very good question but very hard to answer. Christmas Eve, from start to finish, has no time at all! I start at the North Pole and I finish at the North Pole! It has a little bit to do with the time-space continuum and a whole bunch to do with magic! Have you ever seen a picture of me with a watch on? It’s not going to happen!

Time just sort of ceases to exist until I’m finished bringing Christmas joy to all. Oh, here’s a question along the same lines: how do my reindeer fly?

Since there is no time, I can exist anywhere I want with them and do whatever I want—no time, no gravity! I move through space and we don’t fall.

Also, Rudolph has this red nose you might have heard about. It doesn’t just glow, it sprays out magic powder and covers all the reindeer and I with happiness and joy. Same powder helps me get into your home.

Speaking of your home, I really like those Oreo cookies that have been dipped in white chocolate! So do my reindeer.

Everything is very busy now at the North Pole. The elves and Mrs. Claus are all good and well!

COVID up here? Nope. It’s too cold.

One last thing: Daniel, your brother has the same anger issues as you. I suggest talking to him and coming to a compromise-an agreement. It is so much easier to get along and love each other. Still time to stay on my “Nice List.” You’ve always been one of my favorites. You may even have a gold star by your name!

Well, I hope I have answered some of your questions. I need to get back to loading my sleigh! Merry Christmas to all. See you soon, maybe!

Nick.”