Santa Claus (not pictured) is grateful to his postal elves, including Customer Relations Coordinators Mirtha Uriarte (above, left) and Gayle Jones (above, right), who are helping him address holiday postcards to children who sent their wish lists to him.
This year among the most popular toy requests are the "L.O.L. Surprise" dolls — the name stands for "Little Outrageous Little Surprise." The toy is a glittery, dome-shaped plastic case filled with 50 surprises — four dolls, along with accessories, clothing, charms and other knick-knacks — that must be individually unwrapped. Much of the appeal of the "big surprise" is in its slow reveal. It can take hours to peel away the toy's layers and figure out exactly what's inside. Some dolls cry, spit or "tinkle." Others change color in cold water. For adults, the "big surprise" may have been the $69.99 retail price, which encouraged them to tell their children to "ask Santa."
While most children do ask for toys, some do request world peace, harmony among family members, new clothes and shoes (as opposed to sibling hand-me-downs), and dogs that don't shed or bark too much. Then there's the letter (pictured right) from a child with so many questions.
Photos: Debra Fetterly
This year among the most popular toy requests are the "L.O.L. Surprise" dolls — the name stands for "Little Outrageous Little Surprise." The toy is a glittery, dome-shaped plastic case filled with 50 surprises — four dolls, along with accessories, clothing, charms and other knick-knacks — that must be individually unwrapped. Much of the appeal of the "big surprise" is in its slow reveal. It can take hours to peel away the toy's layers and figure out exactly what's inside. Some dolls cry, spit or "tinkle." Others change color in cold water. For adults, the "big surprise" may have been the $69.99 retail price, which encouraged them to tell their children to "ask Santa."
While most children do ask for toys, some do request world peace, harmony among family members, new clothes and shoes (as opposed to sibling hand-me-downs), and dogs that don't shed or bark too much. Then there's the letter (pictured right) from a child with so many questions.
Photos: Debra Fetterly
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