Father Christmas might be used to making miracles each and every year, but he may fail to make dreams come true for some of Britain's children in recent years.
According to a survey of children's wish lists, the tenth most asked for present was for a dad, while the first was for a baby brother or sister.
The survey showed that children aged 3 to 12 were hoping for expensive presents including a car, at number four, and a house, at number seven. The gifts included chocolates at number six and a stick of rock candy at number nine. A total of 17 out of the top 50 requests were for unusual pets, including elephants and donkeys. iPhones and iPads both appeared in the top 50 most desired Christmas gifts.
That is because "Dad" came in at number 10, while "Mum" only made it in as the 23rd most requested present on their little ones' lists.
One child asked for the actress, Eva Longoria. And another child wished Taylor Swift would come knocking on the door on Christmas morning.
A. The latest electronics also made a strong appearance on the wish lists.
B. But there were some gifts in the top ten that were more easily provided.
C. The UK's mums might be a little upset.
D. That's because children's Christmas wish lists contain many gifts not always readily available.
E. "Mum" is the more desired Christmas gift compared to "Dad".
F. Unbelievably, some famous people were also a popular choice as Christmas gifts.
G. Britain's children are not satisfied with Christmas gifts from Father Christmas.
