Unlike previous years, the letters to Santa in 2020 strike a different tone, as kids' words reflect the devastating impact that the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has had on families across the country.

The note, which was printed on "From the Desk of Santa Claus" letterhead, let Heins' kids down easy. "I crafted this letter keeping in mind that I wanted to keep the Christmas magic alive ...

After double checking the letter, just to make sure Santa can read it, pop it into the envelope. If you are posting your Santa letters to the Santa's Grotto you will need to add a stamp.

“We get letters really quick back from Santa Claus and are able to deliver ... part of my childhood and I like to do that with my own kids and I’d like to relay that to the kids on the route ...