Eight-year-old girl's heartwarming letter to Santa
An eight-year-old girl's heartwarming letter to Santa has gone viral after her mother shared it online.
Nadia Prado, from Texas, wrote her usual Christmas letter to Santa Clause – but this year, she said she didn't want any presents.
'Dear Santa Clause,' she wrote.
'Since you've been giving us presents every year, this year I ask for nothing.'
An eight-year-old girl's heartwarming letter to Santa has gone viral after her mother shared it
Clearly mature beyond her years, she explained: 'I have toys, a home, family and love.
'So this year I want to make you something.'
She urged Santa to tell her exactly what he wants and promised to make it before signing her note with the words: 'Love, Nadia.'
Nadia's mother Diana Vasquez Prado told Love What Matters that she cried when she read her daughter's letter.
Nadia Prado (pictured) wrote her usual Christmas letter to Santa Clause – but this year, she said she didn't want any presents
Their post sharing the letter has attracted more than 40,000 likes on Facebook.
'When I found it, my heart melted, and I cried,' Ms Prado said.
'Our favorite holiday is Christmas, and I've always tried to instill the true spirit of Christmas into each of my daughters.
She added: 'She has learned that family is everything and love is more important than gifts under a tree. She has learned the spirit of giving.'