Dear Saint Nick,
While I might not have been the best of boys this past year, I certainly hope that you take good intentions into consideration. At least as a compromise, I will not burden you with a list of things that I feel show me as nice as long as you don't publicize the list you have for naughty (no matter how much some people might want to see it).
Anyway, I've been pretty blessed this year so I don't really need you to bring anything from my list (although the rest of you can find the list on my website if you so desire). Rather, I ask instead that you pray for a few things for me.
First, as a saint of educators and school children, I ask that you pray for me and my student as well as educators and students everywhere, from helping to inspire a thirst for knowledge in some to giving those with such a thirst the means to slake it. Second, as the saint for the protection from fire and natural disaster, I ask that you pray to protect those in facing cold fronts from the dangers of home fires and from the deadly storms that can rage. Third, as the saint of those engaged, I ask that you pray for my daughter Katrina and her fiance, Peter, most especially for Katrina's safe travels up to spend Christmas with us. Fourth, as the patron of reforming criminals (especially thieves ... and bankers), I ask that you pray for those who are searching for the strength to turn away from the temptations that drag them down such dark paths. Lastly, please pray for the children and all who look up to you as a symbol of joy and peace.
Thank you for the inspiration that you have brought to so many.