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Danielle Betts
visits Santa and the North Pole

Merry Christmas Pumpkin
All My Love, Grandma

Of all the holidays in the year, Danielle Betts, age 2, enjoyed Christmas the best. Everyone in Seattle, Washington was still busy preparing for the holiday season. Danielle had already finished decorating the tree and wrapping presents for Aunt Kathi, Aunt Orilla and Grandma. That is why Danielle was selected to have an exciting Christmas adventure.

One special night Danielle was lying in bed thinking about Christmas. Suddenly, she heard a voice outside her window.
"Danielle, please come to the North Pole with me. Santa Claus had a big problem and only you can help," pleaded a reindeer.
In amazement Danielle replied, "Wow! You must be one of Santa's reindeer, of course, I would be happy to go to the North Pole to help Santa Claus."

So, Danielle jumped into Santa's sleigh and off they flew through the beautiful moonlit sky.
"Reindeer, what are those buildings below us?" questioned Danielle.
"That is the North Pole where Santa lives and makes toys for all the good children. Hold on tight, we're landing!" replied the Reindeer.
Silently, they glided to a stop near Santa's workshop.

"Let's have a snack in Mrs. Claus' kitchen and then I'll show you around," said the Reindeer.
"Gee whiz! The candy smells delicious," Danielle said with a smile.
Cheerfully, Mrs. Claus remarked, "I make candies and cookies in every color of the rainbow. Here is a special treat just for you, Danielle."

The Reindeer announced, "That was a perfect snack, Danielle. Now let's visit Santa's toy workshop."
Danielle saw a huge robot-like machine building different kinds of toys.
The Reindeer said, "Santa knows which boys and girls have been good during the year and the toy each child wants most for Christmas."

Danielle peeked into the next room and exclaimed, "I've never seen so many pretty dolls and stuffed animals! I wish Aunt Kathi, Aunt Orilla and Grandma could see this too."
The Reindeer said with confidence, Santa's elves make every kind of toy you can imagine."
The Reindeer and Danielle left the doll room and hurried along to visit Santa.

"Ho! Ho! Ho!" welcomed Santa. "You've arrived just in time. I need your help, Danielle. Let me tell you about my problem. My reindeer and sleigh are ready to deliver presents to all the good boys and girls on Christmas Eve. But, I have been so busy that I did not note the most important thing of all."

"What is the most important thing of all, Santa?" Danielle asked eagerly.
Santa continued, "I haven't had time to make the special Christmas WISH. This WISH puts love into people's hearts and makes my reindeer want to fly. So, you can see how important the WISH is. Would you please make the Christmas WISH for everyone?" Santa pleaded.

Danielle promised Santa, "I will gladly make the WISH."
Then she remembered the nicest things about Christmas such as Love, happiness and kindness. Then ...POOF, out popped the WISH, glowing brightly like a star.
Santa said gratefully, "That was the perfect WISH Danielle. I'll put the WISH in this beautiful box for safe keeping until Christmas Eve."

By the bright moonlight, Santa waved good-bye and said, "Thanks to you, Danielle, everyone will have a Merry Christmas. Hop aboard my sleigh and my reindeer will fly you back to Seattle, Washington."

As the North Pole disappeared out of sight, Danielle thought, "I can't wait to tell Aunt Kathi, Aunt Orilla and Grandma about my wonderful Christmas adventure."