The Circle of Life
We are all excited. There will be a new little reindeer soon! When a reindeer is born we are all happy.
But, my good friend Venice asked something. She asked if the little reindeer could be called Greta. Greta was Venice’s Mom. Greta died last Christmas. It was very sad.
Venice made me think about something we do at the North Pole.
We have a lot of Christmas trees at the North Pole. The elves keep the trees looking nice. But, the elves never put a star on top of a Christmas tree. The stars are special.
Mrs. Claus has something special too. It is a book. When a baby is born, she writes the baby’s name in her book. That way, we always think of them.
But, when someone dies, we do something special. We did it for Venice’s mother, Greta. We did it for Kiara’s baby brother, Will. We did it for Ashley’s Dad too. And we did it for Julia’s grampa, George.
When someone dies we have a special service for them at the North Pole. Everyone puts on nice clothes. We all meet in the Great Hall of the Elves. The elves that watched them thru out their life will stand up. Then the elves will tell us some stories about them. Some stories are happy. Some are sad. Some are funny. It makes us think of them.
Then, Mrs. Claus gets her special book. She gently takes their name out of her book. She puts their name on a star.
Next, everyone stands up. I gently take the star from Mrs. Claus. I carry the star past everyone. Everyone follows me outside. I carry the star to a special Christmas tree. It is just for that person. Then I gently put the star on top of the Christmas tree. Then the star lights up. It shines brightly for all to see. That way we always think of them.
Rudolph and the reindeer also do something when a special pet dies. That way we always think of them too.
The price for having known someone who died is sadness when they leave us. But it is a small price for all the happiness they gave us, even if it was for just a little while.
When someone dies, it is ok if it makes you sad. But, it is good to talk about being sad. It helps you feel better. If something makes you sad you should talk to your family about it. Or, you can call some great people to talk to.
Santa Claus
P.S. If there is someone you are missing this Christmas, you can leave a message to tell everyone about them. Or, scroll down to see what others have written.
December 9th, 2008 at 6:51 am
I think you should name the reindeer Juaquine, if its a boy, or Shameena if its a girl.
December 8th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Santa, thank-you for placing a star on a tree for my Grandpa George. We had the funeral for him today, and I am sure he is in heaven singing Christmas carols while admiring his star. I love you Santa!
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Reply from Santa:
Julia, you are very welcome. Your Grandpa was a wonderful man.
All the best,
Santa
December 8th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Did you do the same when my Grandpa John and Grandma Grace died? I was 4 when Grandpa died and 5 when Grandma. I miss them alot. One time I asked for them back. And every Christmas we go to grandpa’s grave and talk to him and wish him a merry christmas. I tell him how good i do in school then he gives me a piggy back ride and then i start to cry. Santa…I miss them alot.:’{
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Reply from Santa:
Julianne, we were all very sorry about your Grandpa John and Grandma Grace.
YES! Of course, we have stars here with their names on them. I can see them from my window right now. It makes us happy when we remember how much fun you had with them. After all, as long as you remember them, then they will never be completely gone.
All the best,
Santa
December 6th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
I miss my grandma and my grandpa on my mommys side i love you both
December 6th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
My pet died and it was really sad but I wrote about her in a journal of mine
December 6th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
at least hes in a better place heaven !!!!!!! *****
December 6th, 2008 at 6:26 am
I lost my cat last month.I miss her so much!
December 4th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
We had two cats die last year. Princess and Chili. It was sad. Im sorry your reindeer died.
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Reply From Santa:
Curtis, we were so sad to hear about your cats.
But do not worry. Our reindeer are ok. No one is sick and no one has died here!
Santa
December 4th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Hi, we’re new here and like this website very much! you are tha bomb sana, you rock man!!!!!!!!!
December 4th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
My dog twosocks died and my moms friend Nana died