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To the editor: I have recently read all the letters to the editor in the past couple of weeks. I would like to voice my opinion to Mrs. Anonymous on the loss of Santa Clause at our annual Breakfast with Santa. You want to take Santa out of Christmas? Well, let me tell you how I feel. You will not take a holiday that many of the people in this town as well as myself have celebrated for centuries. What symbol would you like to take next? The bells for The New Year, the heart for Valentine’s Day, the shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day, the Bunny for Easter, the flag for Flag Day, maybe the Fireworks that celebrate our Independence. What about the apple for school teachers, or the Jack-o-Lantern for Halloween, and the turkey on Thanksgiving, or the Menorah for Hanukkah? These are all events that have different meanings to everyone. Santa Clause is a symbol of giving, not religion. If you choose not to celebrate this holiday, simply, don’t do it. Don’t try to take this wonderful symbol of giving away from the children, and those who believe. Bonnie Tomaselli Pine Island