A Christmas magic moment thanks to one of Santa’s helpers
A young deaf girl was able to share her Christmas list with Santa Claus for the first time, thanks to an elf who knew sign language.
Four-year-old Emily Andrews went with her mother, Tanya, and her 6-year-old brother, Hugo, to visit Santa earlier this month. That’s when Melanie Boyeson, also known as Holly the Elf, helped Emily share her wish list by using British Sign Language (BSL) to communicate.
A video capturing the sweet moment showed Holly the Elf translated as Emily detailed that she is hoping to receive a doll, a stroller, earrings, and a ring on Christmas morning.
Tanya took her kids to the Airmyn Park Primary School to see Santa. The school’s head teacher, Natalie Dodds, said that Holly the Elf was hired specifically for little Emily.
“Through the power of Facebook, we found Holly the Elf… and she volunteered to visit our grotto and interpret for Emily,” she explained to SWNS.
Her mother was overwhelmed with joy.
“It was just a magical experience. Emily being able to communicate freely with the elf and tell Santa what she wanted was just amazing.’ She added, “After the experience, I was in tears, it was so magical to see Emily’s face light up.