Hi Kids,

My name is Dasher. I was born many years ago in the North Pole on April Fools Day. Oh what a crazy birthday.  Everybody plays tricks on me.

 I have three brothers and two sisters.  My brothers think I'm the best sister in the world. My sisters are my best friends.  My parents named me Dasher because when I was born, I could run really fast. Oh, and just in case you wanted to know, my parents are the coolest parents in the whole wide world.

Now I did not know I could fly. I knew I could run really fast but flying, no way. But it happened one day. I couldn't tell you how it happened – it just happened. I was running after a ball on the playground and I guess I ran so fast that I just started to fly. It's kind of like when you are walking so fast, you end up running. I ended up flying.  And guess what – it just so happened that Santa Claus was walking by when this happened. He came right over to me and asked me to be one of his reindeers.   

I know I'm famous but do you really want to know a secret?  I don't care about being famous. I just care about making people happy. Christmas is very special and I feel so special being able to help Santa deliver toys to so many nice boys and girls.

Now, I want you to do something for me. I want you to do something nice for someone.  Maybe help your Mom or Dad around the house or clean your room. How about helping a neighbor or friend?  Oh, maybe you could work extra hard at school and get really good grades. There are so many ways to feel special and make others happy.  I hope you try.