How Do I Know Which List I'm On?

Like most kids (regardless of age), I definitely want to be on Santa's "Nice" list. Since I was a little girl, I've been told that the kids on the nice list get the good presents and the kids on the naughty list get coal, ashes, or nothing.

I know this is true because there was a year when my older brother was on the naughty list and he only got ashes in his stocking and a note from Santa telling him he was on the naughty list. That's what happens when you get up in the middle of the night before Christmas and unwrap all of the presents that your mommy just stayed up late wrapping.


So sometimes it's easy to know which list you're on. But what if you're not sure?

Ok, I did some things that might place me on the naughty list this year.  I can admit that, but most of them were not on purpose and I was really, really sorry....and I only did some of them over and over again.

But I did lots of good things this year, too! Don't they cancel out the naughty things?  Does Santa keep a tally of good vs naughty or does he just look at the overall picture of the year and make a judgement?

And if you're placed on the naughty list, is there any chance for a last minute reprieve?  Can I call the governor or someone and plead my case?

Maybe that's why a lot of people are nicer at Christmas time (except the people at the malls) - they are trying to make up for a lot of naughtiness earlier in the year.

I've got 8 days to solidify my place on the nice list. I think I'll start by thanking all of you for reading and supporting me over the year.

Thank you!

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