Donatello

Dear Mr. Klaws,

I'm a turtle of science. So you have to know that I find it hard to believe that you can get around the world in one night.

I read that it takes an airplane a day just to get from America over to Japan and they are fast. So unless there are rockets tied to your reindeer, there is no way that it could be done.

Finding you illogical,
Donatello age 7

Dear Donatello,

No, my reindeer don't have rockets tied to them. The added weight with from them to the sleight, toys, and myself would make it too heave to fly.

I must tell you, I find it quite interesting that a turtle your age is so knowledgeable. You must read a lot of book during your free time.

But you have to know that not everything is written down on paper or can be explained. There are some things in life that you just have to believe in.

However, I'll let you in on a little secret. My reindeer can fly really fast on only one night, because they know that there are many children out there like you are waiting for a visit from me and it would make them sad if they can't bring happiness to everyone.

Keeping you guessing,
Santa

P.S. Can I call you Donnie? Donatello sounds so serious.

Dear Mr. Klaus,

Thanks for that chemistry set you got me. I use itall the time now, even though my brothers wish I wouldn't. Now I have my eye on afully illustrated set of encyclopedias.

By the way, why are you still riding around on a sleight being pulled by reindeer? It's the 21-century. Shouldn't you be looking into using more modern technology?

Just wondering,
Donnie age 10

Dear Donnie,

If I'm using your nickname, you can call me by mine. Besides, calling me Mister makes feel so old and adult like.

As for your question about why I still stay with my sleigh and reindeer, I say, why mess with a good thing? I've always been know by these symbols and it would confuse people if I suddenly changes. Beside, I'm old fashion and I liked to stay that way.

Now about your request for those books, don't you have enough at it is? You are akid, so why not act like one once and a while? I know, how about I bring you some remote cars and things? When you get tired of playing with them, you can take them apart and see how they work.

Always looking for the kid in you,
Santa

Dear Mr. Claus,

Do you find it illogical for someone my age to still believe in you? Raph thinks I'm being childish, because I'm still writing to you. He says that in order for him to believe that you are real, he needs to have some proof.

And I have to admit that I kind of agree with him. Proof that something fabled could really wash away doubt for a turtle of science.

Seeking the truth,
Donnie age 14

Dear Donnie,

It's alright for abeing your age to still believe in me. I mean, there are still adults out there that still do. Do you think it is silly or illogical for them to do such a thing?

Besides, I write to you and your brothers. What more proof do you need? Maybe bringing you something hard to find and yet something I know you'd like. Would that be enough for you?

Out to keep you believing,
Santa

P.S. What do I have to say to get you to stop being so formal with me? Please, call me Santa

Dear Santa,

Normally I'd question you about your methods or want more proof of your existence. But after what has happen to us, all I what is to believe that things will get better.

If you can deliver that, I'll never doubt your existence again.

In need of comfort,
Donnie age 17

Dear Donnie,

If I knew this is what it took to call me Santa, I would have rather you called me Mr. Claus again.

As for wanting hope that things will get better, all you have to do is look around you. What do you see? Family and friends who love you with all their hearts.

So long as you have all that, everything will turn out find in the end.

Hoping you'll feel better,
Santa