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December 14th, 2012, 09:42 GMT · By Raluca Anghel
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Muslim Boy Writes Letter to Santa, It Goes Viral on Reddit |
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- A Muslim boy's letter to Santa goes viral |
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A Muslim student's letter to Santa went viral on Reddit, basically for being heartwarming and cute. This young boy, who is in the fourth grade, wrote the letter as a school assignment. A picture of it was uploaded by his teacher's son, receiving a lot of positive feedback, and some criticism over the fact that he was tasked to write about a religious holiday the student doesn't celebrate. However, it appears that he could have picked several other subjects to write about, but he chose to address Santa. He begins his letter by letting Santa know he didn't correspond with him until now because of his faith. The curious young boy then asks him if he really delivers presents to a lot of children, around the world. “Dear Santa, I know that I never wrote you a letter because I don’t celebrate Christmas but I am writing you this one to thank you for giving everyone presents. I want to ask you one thing. Is it true you go all around the world in one night? If you do can you tell me how you did it? Santa thank you for spreading happiness around the earth! And say hi to Mrs. Claus for me,” the boy wrote.
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| Comment #1 by: nasreen on 14 Dec 2012, 10:39 UTC | reply to this comment | At his age he appears not to be selfish and shows compassion for other kids and respect for another religion.....I wish others around the world can show the same respect to Muslims . |
| Comment #1.1 by: Dee on 14 Dec 2012, 21:12 GMT | what respect do the majority of muslims show christianity? maybe this kid will be smart enough to steer away from the muslim cult. |
| Comment #1.2 by: fgator on 14 Dec 2012, 22:39 GMT | Muslims WOULD get more respect if ALL Muslims would respect OTHER religions themselves. |
| Comment #1.3 by: enna on 15 Dec 2012, 03:08 GMT | If the muslims would quit trying to kill every one that is not Muslim, maybe people would start liking them more. I realy don't think it's the Muslims that people don't like, It's the radicals that are not liked. |
| Comment #1.4 by: billfitz on 15 Dec 2012, 03:56 GMT | Most others do respect Muslims, you don't want Muslims to be judged by the actions of terrorist, just like I don't want to be judged by the actions of bigots and fools. I promise to speak up against bigotry and terrorism, hoping you will also. I'm afraid not much can be done about the fools. |
| Comment #2 by: Santa's Friend on 14 Dec 2012, 22:28 UTC | reply to this comment | Out of the mouths of children can we learn. |
| Comment #3 by: ImHere on 14 Dec 2012, 22:35 UTC | reply to this comment | Adults should emulate the gentleness of this youngster's spirit, and remember what joy there is in thoughtfulness. |
| Comment #4 by: e3sgal on 15 Dec 2012, 00:03 UTC | reply to this comment | By any faith this is the most pure example of 'Love thy neighbor'. Such joy at the happiness of others is rare in this world. Let us all learn to take joy in the happiness of others reguardless of race or relgion. Bless him and the joy he brings. |
| Comment #5 by: gunny on 15 Dec 2012, 00:27 UTC | reply to this comment | Children are beautiful because they have not yet been taught to hate and be critical of others. If we could all be as innocent as our children, the world would be a better place. |
| Comment #6 by: Vinny BaDabing on 15 Dec 2012, 03:42 UTC | reply to this comment | tolerance; openness to new ideas; a willingness to understand. our leaders could take a valuable lesson |
| Comment #7 by: jule on 15 Dec 2012, 05:27 UTC | reply to this comment | I want to say...You are a very intelligent and generous,and love filled young man, I would like to thank-you for writing your Santa letter. I know you probably don't realize it yet; but, just as Santa travels the world bring joy to many others, so will YOUR letter travel the world (on the web) and bring happiness to many others. Why? In your letter you displayed great wisdom for such a young soul. Wisdom is a great gift. It seems to be a rare and precious combination of honesty, and clear minded thought, formed in a pure and loving heart. Many people seek wisdom, but few are ever blessed to truly realize it's simple, yet powerful ways. I would also like to thank your family for raising such a well spoken, kind hearted, and curious young man. Did you that curiousity is a sign of an intelligent mind:) *Just to let you know, when I was little, my Dad explained to me that if one wanted to travel around the world, in one night, he would probably need to map out the time zones and then travel at close to the speed of light. He said that the great scientist Einstein proved the time actually slowed down, when objects such as, Santa's sled, travelled at close to light speed! I wish good health and happiness to you and your family, Juli Biondo. |
| Comment #8 by: lucky7 on 16 Dec 2012, 00:13 UTC | reply to this comment | There is some hope for this child unless his parents teachings turn him around. Too bad we can't control his teachings towards Love and Kindness which are found in Judeo/Christian teachings. |
| Comment #10 by: momof3 on 19 Dec 2012, 10:51 UTC | reply to this comment | what a cute letter..nice to smile at a horrible time like this |
| Comment #11 by: Debbie on 19 Dec 2012, 11:08 UTC | reply to this comment | You may of never wrote a letter to santa before or celebrated Christmas. But you wrote a letter to santa asking him to see that others got something for Christmas. You were wanting them to be happy and to see that they got something because you knew some people do celebrate Christmas. That is very thoughtful of a boy your age to think of others in that way. You have a very nice letter it cute ! | |
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