* Kids talk back

The Daily Pilot asked students at Killybrooke Elementary School in

Costa Mesa: Do you believe Santa Claus exists?

No, I just think my parents get up at night and put the presents under

the tree that they’re hiding. I believe in the spirit though.

FRANK DENOEWER, 9

Costa Mesa

Yeah. Because if you ask for a gift and you send it to the North Pole,

nobody else can get it for you but Santa.

MARTIN GONZALEZ, 9

Costa Mesa

Yes. Because once when I was 4, I saw something that looked like a

shooting star and my dad said it was Santa Claus and when we went in,

there were presents.

ELIZABETH GODINEZ, 9

Costa Mesa

Yes, because my friend told me that when she woke up one morning she

found a piece of Santa’s coat in their chimney.

KIRSTI MUNCY, 9

Costa Mesa

Yeah, because my mom told me that if I’m very good, that Santa will

buy me something.

MIKE HERRERA, 9

Costa Mesa

Nah. Because I saw my dad last time sneak in with his television on. I

saw him put one present [under the tree]. . . . I heard him step on

something and then creep out.

MIKEY GIBSON, 9

Costa Mesa