‘A doll to me and a trumptet to Jimmie’: six-year-old girl’s letter to Santa in 1883

The GuardianTuesday, December 2, 2025 at 3:39:01 PM
‘A doll to me and a trumptet to Jimmie’: six-year-old girl’s letter to Santa in 1883
  • A recently discovered letter to Santa Claus, written by six-year-old Janet in 1883, highlights the timeless nature of children's Christmas wishes. The letter, published in the Leeds Mercury, features Janet's unique spelling and requests a doll, a trumpet for her brother Jimmie, and gifts for her parents, showcasing her caring nature and awareness of family.
  • This letter is significant as it represents one of the earliest known messages to Santa in the UK, illustrating how children's desires and familial bonds have remained consistent over more than a century.
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