Hetty Feather's Christmas Letters

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My name's Hetty Feather - and this is my diary.

When I woke up in the street den, I thought it was the worst Christmas ever. But thanks to my friends, it turned out pretty well. Even Matron gave me quite a surprise – she has changed! And it’s all for the better. Saying that, it doesn’t mean I’d like to see her again! For now, I’m happy to stay off the streets and keep out of trouble.

That’s what Mrs Calendar’s Home for Destitute Children will do for the street-gang too. From now on, they’ll never have to go pick-pocketing again. Instead, they’ll be kept safe, and be taught to read and write too. It will be a bit like the Foundling Hospital – only Mrs Calendar will make sure that everyone’s kind to them!

Thanks to Mrs Calendar I also got to see Ida. And that was a Christmas wish I thought may never come true! But it did... I gave her such a big hug when I saw her. We sat by the fire in the kitchen at Bignor and caught up on all our news! Just seeing her made me feel happy. Even though we’re apart, it never seems like that. We chat as if we see each other every single day. If only we could! That’s why seeing my mother was the best present I could ever receive. And bringing Sheila back to Calendar Hall was the best present I could ever give. Sheila’s back where she belongs and that makes her happy too. There are some gifts that can’t compare with friendship or family – they’re what I treasure best of all. What do you treasure most about your family or friends? Happy Christmas everyone!

I've finished my duties at Calendar Hall for now, here are my responses to your messages.

Hetty Feather's diary: Book reader dancer Dear Hetty, I treasure stories, because when I feel alone, the characters become my friends, they are always there for you, all you have to do is pick up the book and enter their world. I also treasure my friends, because they're loyal, if I ever have a problem, I know I can turn to them for help. Hetty Feather: Dear Book reader dancer, Thanks for your letter - and Happy Christmas to you. Reading and writing are certainly things to treasure \u2013 I agree! Of course, our friends are always there for us too. That\u2019s why I love Christmas \u2013 because it makes us think about everything that we love! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary: DolphinEmeraldKey Dear Hetty, I treasure my diary. Because there's nothing it doesn't know about me, and it's almost like my friend. The friend that doesn't laugh at me or mock me, but is forever loyal. That sounds tragic, but to be honest, my diary really does feel like my friend. Hetty Feather: Dear DolphinEmeraldKey, Thanks for your letter - and Happy Christmas to you. Of course, I treasure my diary too\u2013 just like you! I write in it to remember and to reflect because when we understand ourselves it helps us to understand others too. Then at Christmas, we can be grateful for everyone! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary: FizzyViola Dear Hetty, It's so lovely to hear you had a nice Christmas with all of your loved ones. I treasure my family because they are so important to me, I also treasure music, it is such an important part of me and for ever will, especially singing because I used to be a chorister and my Christmas's were full of music. I also treasure my friends, I started a new school this year and they are the best-est of friends I could have ever asked for. Hetty Feather: Dear FizzyViola, Thanks for your letter - and Happy Christmas to you. It\u2019s nice to know that I\u2019m not the only one who loves singing \u2013 and dancing! But, of course, I love being with my friends and family even more. That\u2019s what makes this time of year so magical and extra-special! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary: hellopeople123 I treasure my friends and family, if I was separated like you I don't know how I'd cope. You sound like you had a jam-packed Christmas and like you will treasure the memory of being with a big family! Hetty Feather: Dear hellopeople123, Thanks for your letter - and Happy Christmas to you. Yes, it\u2019s tough not being with my family \u2013 but at least I saw Ida on Boxing Day! Christmas is certainly a time to remember and I\u2019ll certainly never forget this one. We were all a big happy family in the end! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary: Harry Potter No1 Fan Dear Hetty Feather I am the biggest fan of your show than anyone could be, I treasure how every single family member I know loves me, and I love them back, I love how there are many children so there are always someone to play with, it\u2019s amazing that you got to see you're dear mother Ida and i wish you a merry xmas and a happy new year!! Hetty Feather: Dear Harry Potter No1 Fan, Thanks for your letter - and Happy Christmas to you. Your Christmas time sounds like a lot of fun! There were lots of children at Calendar Hall this year, as you know. I think they all enjoyed it and appreciated it too \u2013 sharing time together is so nice at Christmas! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary: lilacchocolatekitten I treasure being able to trust my best friend and I also treasure his trust in me. Hetty Feather: Dear lilacchocolatekitten, Thanks for your letter - and Happy Christmas to you. It\u2019s so important to have friends who you can trust \u2013 they\u2019re real friends! They\u2019re the people who make us happy, no matter what. At Christmas, it\u2019s good to have fun and enjoy spending time with them! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary: LAUGHING_MARSHMALLOW_SPICE Dear Hetty, I treasure my family and friends because they always make me laugh and smile! Dear Hetty Feather: LAUGHING_MARSHMALLOW_SPICE, Thanks for your letter - and Happy Christmas to you. Knowing how much we treasure those who are important to us is what Christmas is all about! It\u2019s makes a special time even more magical. If you can laugh and smile too then it sounds perfect! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary: penguinlover1 Dear Hetty, I treasure my friends and family and spending time with them. You must be so happy to be able to see Ida - Mrs Calendar's been so kind recently. It's also nice that Sheila's back as you haven't seen her in ages, and I agree. That is the best Christmas present you could give. You've made lots of new friends as well, and it's really nice of Mrs Calendar to look after them and not just call the police to arrest them. Anyway, Merry Christmas! Hetty Feather: Dear penguinlover1, Thanks for your letter - and Happy Christmas to you. I was delighted to see Ida \u2013 and you\u2019re right, it was the best Christmas present ever! Everyone at Calendar Hall had a lovely time too. Mrs. Calendar was very kind \u2013 as we all should be, and not just at Christmas either! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary: popty-ping Dear Hetty, I love your singing by the way, it\u2019s so beautiful. I\u2019m so glad that mrs calendar is deciding to open a children\u2019s home, and she got you to see your mother!!! I love my mum and I would hate to ever be separated from her. I treasure all my memories, definitely the time when it was my leavers and we all left, it was so sad. We were all so close as a class. Anyway enough about me... have a Merry Christmas and New Year!!! Hetty Feather: Dear popty-ping, Thanks for your letter - and Happy Christmas to you. This Christmas made us think about what the festivities really mean! It\u2019s about showing love to those we care about \u2013 and those in need. Spending time with our friends and family \u2013 especially my mother \u2013 is important too! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary: PurplePandaUnicorn Dear Hetty, I treasure my family and friends as I can talk to them and they'll talk to me and look after me. I hope you had a great Christmas at Calendeer hall. I think you made the right choice going back there. Merry Christmas Panda Hetty Feather: Dear PurplePandaUnicorn, Thanks for your letter - and Happy Christmas to you. Spending Christmas with friends and family is the best gift of all! That\u2019s why we had such a good time at Calendar Hall this year. We all felt like one big, happy family having fun - just like Christmas ought to be! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary: U17717350 Dear Hetty, This is my first time reading my diary and I hope you read this. I treasure being able to spend time with my family and friends! Hetty Feather: Dear U17717350, Thanks for your letter - and Happy Christmas to you. I love writing my diary \u2013 so I hope you enjoy it too! Of course, Christmas is another one of my favourite things because everyone spends time together. It sounds like you enjoy the festivities as much as I do! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary: U17825688 Hey Hetty, I treasure most the ENTIRE World because it holds so many amazing, fantastic and cool things that should be treasured, loved, cherished and remembered. I hope u liked reading my comment! Hetty Feather: Dear U17825688, Thanks for your letter - and Happy Christmas to you. I agree \u2013 the world is a fantastic place and we should treasure it! It\u2019s so important to be grateful for nature and everything around us. That\u2019s another thing we need to be glad of at Christmas \u2013 the whole world is a gift! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary: U17989618 I treasure my dog, family and friends. I also treasure the fact that I am who I am and I am so lucky to be me, it sounds likev you have a pretty hard life, Hetty. Merry Christmas and a Happy New year everyone!!! Hetty Feather: Dear U17989618, Thanks for your letter - and Happy Christmas to you. I think it\u2019s so important to like ourselves! We\u2019re all human though, and nobody is perfect \u2013even though we\u2019d like to be. We\u2019re all lucky to be ourselves, so when times are hard it\u2019s good to remember this too! Yours, Hetty Feather.
Hetty Feather's diary: U18012090 Im so happy you had a nice Christmas! I wish your wishes came true! I wish I wished that could happen is that I wouldn't have to move and leave my friends but I always call them so I am still in contact. I treasure my friends and hope nothing bad will happen to them but I have made new friends. Have a nice holiday! Merry Christmas! x BTW you should be a singer and also off topic I think you and matron will meet again\u2026 Hetty Feather: Dear U18012090, Thanks for your letter - and Happy Christmas to you. Real friends are always our friends \u2013 even when we don\u2019t get to see them very often! At Christmas, it makes us realise how important people are to us. It\u2019s not just about everyone having fun \u2013 but about being happy too! Yours, Hetty Feather.

Merry Christmas from Calendar Hall!

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