Letters to Santa on Elm St

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

We have some sad news, we had multiple big tree limbs that fell on some of our village houses. Particularly Santa's house and the workshop plus some of the light displays we had inside the houses. So if anyone would like to donate to help replace them it would be greatly appreciated or if we are lucky to find the same houses for a reasonable price please let us know! We are saddened as our display brings not only joy to us but the community as well. These are the two houses that got destroyed we would love to replace them with the same item. We are not sure of the extent of displays that are damaged as they are still taking down the tree and doing cleanup.

Thank you,
Kyle and Shannon Merkle

12/26/2025

With the big man's ride now complete, our display will be closed until next year. The display will remain lit until New Year's Day, after which the yard will go dark. Thank you to all who visited and allowed us to respond to their children. We hope all letters were received.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

The Merkles

12/23/2025

Before Santa takes his big ride tomorrow make sure to stop by and get some reindeer food to make sure he stops at your house. The basket is on the front porch. Also let the kids play in the houses or use the cut out for a picture.

12/21/2025

Wanted to thank everyone who came out and saw our display and allowed us to bring a little magic to your kids. The display is still going and we have some extra reindeer food sitting on the porch. Feel free to stop by and get some.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!

The Merkles

12/20/2025

The elves are here til 6pm and no one has came. Santa will be sad no one came to visit

12/20/2025

The head elves have arrived! Come see us! Outside til 6pm

12/20/2025

UPDATE: When parking tonight please park in front of our house or to the west of our driveway. DO NOT park at our neighbors's house. We want to be able to do this without making our neighbors upset.

Tonight is the night. The Elf on the Shelf Complaint Supervisor will be here tonight from 4:30 to 6. Bring your kids by to play in the village and have them report the activities their Elf has been up to. See you tonight.

12/18/2025

The last of the letters we received up until last night have all been mailed out. Please if your child does not receive one please message us and we will redo it if we need to as we want each child to receive a letter if they dropped one off. Thank you to everyone who dropped off letters. We had more this year than last year which makes our hearts smile! We appreciate everyone coming to see our display as well! Also do not forget that this Saturday December 20th we are doing Elf complaint department! Postcards are available at the pharmacy, city hall and will also be available at the event Saturday. Just a fun way for kids who have an Elf on the Shelf to "complain" about their elf causing chaos at their house this year! We look forward to seeing you Saturday! Time will be announced soon!

12/17/2025

UPDATE! Today is the last day to drop off letters for Santa. In order to make sure that the kids get a response today is the last day. Please provide a self addressed, stamped envelope so Santa can write the kids back.

Also this weekend will be the Elf on the Shelf Complaint Supervisor. Complaint cards can be picked up at City Hall or the Pharmacy in LeRoy. Cards will be available that night if you need. This will happen on Saturday evening, time is TBD, so follow along here for information.

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