Remember being a child, with an overwhelming excitement over the holiday season? Being able to feel the magic of Christmas? Pouring over catalogs and advertising circulars, making that list for Santa, filled with hope and cheer?

We’ve asked our news staff to hark back to childhood for a moment, and make a list for Santa again. We all hope for peace and harmony, health, safety and prosperity. And we’re grateful for all the blessings we’ve been bestowed. These letters are meant to be a lighthearted look at what we, as adults, are looking for today — and are assuming most of us will fall on the “nice” list.

Dear Santa,

I really don’t need much this year, Santa, but I’d love to have some gloves that match each other. I can never seem to keep a pair for longer than a week without losing one. And hair ties. Maybe they ran away with a glove? You’re watching, Santa, maybe you could talk to them about it? I really love Disney characters, too, and have quite a collection already. If you could bring some more, I’d appreciate it. And lastly, Santa, I hope you have room in your sleigh for a book or two. Have a safe trip, and tell Mrs. Claus hello. — Marcie Schellhammer, associate editor

I’m coming to you because I don’t know who else to ask. Most of what I want you can’t find in a store. I’d like a box of extra hours that I can pull out like tissues, you know, one or two at a time. I’d like an army of dust scarecrows to scare away my dust bunnies. I give you permission — just this once — to go in my brain and fix whatever makes me cringe when I see things with eight legs or more. Oh, and pajamas. I can always use a pair of new pajamas. These few things would certainly improve my 2018. I wish you all the best in the new year. — Ruth Bogdan, news reporter

I am a pretty simple guy, so my list is brief. I would love some nonfiction Christian books. Oodles of books. Boxes of books. You get the picture. Santa, I’d also like a new pair of glasses and a trip out west somewhere, maybe Colorado. Oh, and I would love to find the tupperware containers that go with the random lids in my kitchen drawer; many socks are also missing partners. What a travesty. Santa, we may have to start a support group. — Alex Davis, news reporter

This Christmas I could use an iTunes gift card. I need more music groove with. I’m always looking for new dance moves too, maybe you could bring me a few. It would also be extra sweet of you to send some inspiration to all of the artists on planet Earth. I know that you are very busy at this time of year Santa, yet you somehow always manage to make the holiday magical for us all. Thank you and Merry Christmas! — Amanda Caldwell, page designer

Hey Santa, it’s me. You know, the girl that you could confuse as an elf even though I’m not. However, you could probably use the extra help. This year, an inch added to my height would help so I can finally make it to 5 feet. I mean come on, I’m so close. If the height thing is a bit of a stretch – get it? – I would like some fuzzy socks for my forever freezing feet. I hope you had a great year, Santa, and that 2018 is even more magical. Merry Christmas. — Jenna Giordano, news reporter

Hey Mr. C, It’s Sidney P. I’m sending you a letter this time because I keep getting your voicemail. I get it, you’re a busy guy this time of year. I wanted to thank you for the lumps of coal you’ve sent me over the last few years. They’ve certainly helped with heating my home. I’ve even saved enough to start a proper barbeque for next summer! This year, I still want the coal, but maybe this time the kind of coal that’s been put under years and years of pressure. Oh, it’s not for me, Mr. C, it’s for someone that I care for very much. Maybe about 12 of them, all lined up on a nice bracelet or necklace. Either way, send more coal. My regards to the Mrs.  — Sidney Peralta, news reporter