During this period before schools start again Monday is a great time for area children to get those Christmas wish lists ready. The Tidewater News has begun accepting letters to Santa for publication in our Friday, Dec. 21, edition. Letters should be mailed to P.O. Box 497, Franklin, VA 23851, hand-delivered to 1000 Armory Drive, or e-mailed to tnads@tidewaternews.com. Letters may be accompanied by a photograph. Letters should include the child’s full name, hometown and age. A phone number also is helpful in case we - or Santa - have questions. The deadline to submit a letter is 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3.