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Santa letter generator
Tell Santa your child’s name and one or two good things they did this year, and preview the kind of letter he’d write back. When you like it, have Santa handwrite it and mail it to them.
Santa’s notes (preview)
A real letter from Santa, in the mail
From $10.95, stamp included. You can edit every word before Santa’s letter is written with a real pen and mailed to your child.
See a sample letter from SantaHow the Santa letter generator works
You type a few things about your child, and the writer shows you a preview of a letter from Santa in his own warm voice. The preview stays on this screen; it’s there so you can see how Santa would sound.
When it feels right, tap “Have Santa handwrite and mail this”. You’ll fill in the full details, read the final letter, change any word you like, and Santa’s letter is written with a real pen and posted to your child.
What to tell Santa
Children notice when Santa knows something real. The more specific you are, the more magic the letter has.
- Their first name and age, so Santa writes at the right reading level.
- One or two good things from this year: learning to swim, being kind to a new classmate, helping with the baby.
- Something they’re working on, if you like. Santa only ever mentions it as gentle encouragement.
- A pet or a brother or sister for Santa to say hello to.
- A tone: warm for most letters, playful for children who love a joke from the elves.
Leave out anything you wouldn’t want read aloud, and keep wishes general unless you’re sure about the gift. There are many more ideas in what Santa can say.
What a good Santa letter includes
| Part | Example |
|---|---|
| A North Pole hello | Ho ho ho! Greetings from the workshop, where the elves are busy wrapping. |
| Something real they did | I heard you learned to swim a whole length this summer. |
| A kind word about who they are | You kept trying even when the water was cold. That’s brave. |
| A gentle nudge, if any | Keep practicing your spelling. The elves are cheering you on. |
| A warm goodbye | Be good, sleep well on Christmas Eve, and give Pepper a pat from me. Love, Santa |
Lines Santa might write
For a toddler
“Dear Ava, you are three now! The elves say you love the moon and say goodnight to it every night. So do I.”
For a brave year
“Dear Oliver, Mrs. Claus told me you started a new school this year and made two new friends. That took courage, and I’m proud of you.”
For a big sister
“Dear Mia, the reindeer have heard how gently you hold your baby brother. Being a big sister is an important job, and you’re doing it beautifully.”
For a reader
“Dear Sam, I hear you finished your first chapter book all by yourself. The reindeer would love to know how it ended.”
With a nudge
“Dear Noah, you’re getting so good at tidying your room. Keep it up, and the elves might ask you for tips on the workshop.”
For an older child
“Dear Grace, at ten you may have questions about the North Pole, and that’s all right. What I know for certain is how kind you were to your grandma this year.”
Mistakes to avoid
- Promising a gift you’re not sure of. Let Santa say the elves are busy instead.
- Listing everything they did wrong. A Santa letter should feel like praise.
- Words that are too grown-up for their age. The writer adjusts, but read it as your child would.
- Mentioning something only a parent could know, if an older sibling is watching closely.
When to send a letter from Santa
Most families like the letter to arrive in early or mid December, after their child has written to the North Pole. Check this year’s Christmas mailing deadlines for timing. If your child wants to write first, see our guide to helping kids write a letter to Santa.