Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers: 103 Years Ago: “Santa Clause Gets an Avalanche of Letters,” The Breckinridge News, December 18, 1912.

103 Years Ago: “Santa Clause Gets an Avalanche of Letters,” The Breckenridge News, December 18, 1912.

“Dear Old Santa…” Sure to not end up on Santa’s bad list, the Breckenridge News from Cloverport, KY published missives from local youngsters wishing to see dolls, games, and Christmas goodies wrapped up under their tree.  Most include promises to go to bed early and some note: “Don’t forget my teacher…or my little sister” while others kindly remind Santa to update his address book from last year. Get caught up in reading many more letters to Santa Claus in Chronicling America and follow us on Twitter @librarycongress #ChronAm!

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