What did kids tell Santa after he was rescued Sunday in Galesburg?
GALESBURG — Children in the Galesburg area had the chance Sunday to meet Santa and Mrs. Clause on Main Street in Galesburg after they were rescued from the roof of the First Mid Bank and Trust by the fire department.
After the rescue and before the Holly Days parade firefighters earned several hugs by thankful children following the rescue, as Santa and Mrs. Claus mingled with the crowd, taking pictures with children.
Multiple children who had the chance to meet the jolly Christmas icon before the parade also were able to tell The Register-Mail what they wanted for Christmas.
Braeley Hiller, 9, Galesburg: “A Diamond Painting kit”
Kade Hiller, 6, Galesburg: “A PS5 with Minecraft and Fortnite, and a watch.”
Alexis Lynn, 7, Galesburg: “A VR headset”
Ryder Lynn, 8, Galesburg: “A gaming computer, a VR headset, and Fortnite.”
Andrea Ramirez, 6, Galesburg: “a bicycle”
Addison Sharp, 5, Galesburg: “A PS5, with Minecraft and Fortnite.”
Colton Sharp, 7, Galesburg: “Everything! But especially a PS5.”
Autumn Tidwell, 5, Canton: “I want Barbie bedding.”
Israe Van Amnerangon, 7, Canton: “Lots of Jojo Siwa stuff!”
Payton Warner, 7, Wataga: “A Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous T-Rex”
This article originally appeared on Galesburg Register-Mail: Santa hears Playstation 5, Minecraft and Fortnite from Christmas wish lists
