As an educationally imaginative change of pace, Centre teacher Megan Stuchlik asked her students not to provide wish lists but to advise Santa on whether he should keep his beard, keep only a mustache, or become clean-shaven:

Centre

Elementary school

2nd grade

Dear Santa,

I think you should get a mustache. You need a mustache because you can see where you are going. As you ride the sleigh, your beard will not be in your face! That is why I think you should get a mustache!

Sincerely, Autumn

Dear Santa,

I think you should have a beard. You need a beard so everyone knows you. Everyone will still know it’s you when you come to the Tampa Hall. I really think you need to keep a beard.

Sincerely, Haidyn

Dear Santa,

I think you should have a mustache. You should have a mustache because you will not get stuck in the chimney. Your mustache whiskers would not get stuck in the bricks as you go down the chimney. I think you should have a mustache!

Sincerely, Indy

Dear Santa,

I think you should have a mustache. You need a mustache because I think you would not get crumbs in your mustache. As you eat all of the cookies, you would not have any crumbs stuck. I really think you should have a mustache!

Sincerely, Madilyn

Dear Santa,

I think you should keep the beard. Everyone will remember you. When you are delivering presents people will recognize you. I really think you should keep the beard!

Sincerely, Asher

Dear Santa,

I think you should have a mustache. You need a mustache because you would look cool. As you are delivering presents people would say, “You look cool!” I really think you should get a mustache!

Sincerely, Aaliyah

Dear Santa,

I think you should keep your beard. You need a beard because it will keep your face warm. As you are flying, your beard will block the wind. I really think you should keep your beard.

Sincerely, Phoenix

Dear Santa,

I think you should have a beard. You need a beard because it keeps you warm. Since you live at the North Pole, your face wouldn’t get cold. Your beard will keep it warm. I really think you need a beard!

Sincerely, Jackson

Dear Santa,

I think you should have a beard. You need a beard because it will keep your face warm. As you go out in the snow you have hair on your face to keep it warm. So, I really think you need a beard!

Sincerely, Scott