At Central Christian School, there is a different focus on Christmas than Santa. Mrs. Dillard’s fourth grade class shared their Christmas wish lists for the community.

My first wish is that Redmond will have a Christmas party open to everyone. My second wish is that more Christian schools will be built in Redmond. My last wish is that homeless people will get homes and food for free until they can afford it. —Belle

I have three wishes. My very first wish is that we have a homeless home. My 2 would be a kids Redmond art museum. 3rd, No abortion or child abuse. —Simone

My first wish is for a children’s ministry with music and art. I wished this wish so that kids can travel to other countries and share the gospel. My second wish is for Christian schools with lower prices. Many kids had to leave the school because of money. My last wish is for stores that kids can own and be employed at. Then kids can earn money without having to do chores. —Madeline

My first wish is a Christian roping arena that’s free. My second wish is more candy shops in Redmond. My last wish is a rodeo that happens after school so kids can just go to it. —Wyatt

I would like a pet parade in Redmond. Bend has one and people love it. Most people love chocolate. We should have a chocolate factory in town. I know kids like parks. We should have more parks for kids and dogs. —Ola

My first wish is that we should have a Christian bookstore with coffee and music. My second wish is that we should have a drawing for hypoallergenic puppies in Redmond. My last wish is for a pet parade! —Izzy

My first wish is for a Sun Mountain Fun Center to open in Redmond. My second wish is for Redmond, for a Target store. My last wish is for a big pool in Redmond, so in the summertime people from Bend, Redmond or Prineville can come. —Olivia

My first wish is for a kids art museum. My second wish is for a bombastic flying parade. My third wish is for a gigantic hot pool with extra heaters. The students can make arts and crafts and sell them to the community. —James

My first wish is for Redmond to have one toy store. My second wish is for Redmond to have a hobby shop. My last wish is for Redmond to have a pet parade. I think both Bend and Redmond should have a pet parade. —Devin

My first wish is for schools to serve breakfast. My second wish is to have more money and homes for the homeless. My last wish is for the pet animals to have homes and to be treated nicely. —Alexa

My first wish is a Christian coffee shop with books and music. My second wish is to give our money to the churches. That would help them to grow. My last wish is to pick up all the litter in our town, and to inspire others to recycle. This would help get rid of the litter. —Gabriel

1. More coffee and candy shops. 2. More toy and art shops. 3. More stores that pets are welcome in. —Callee

My first wish is for a Christian toy store with toys and legos, cause it would be a great for kids to hang out. My second wish is for more churches to there are more opportunties, and my friend had to move to Illinois for a church job for his dad, so he might come back. My last wish is for more Christian schools, cause some of my friends could go there. —Elijah

My first wish is for Redmond to have a football team. My second wish is a toy store and a candy store too. My last wish is too have a Wabi Sabi in Redmond. —Everette