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Writing a letter to Santa is one of the sweetest Christmas traditions there is. Little ones love telling Santa how good they’ve been, and older kids love the chance to make their wish list “official.” Grown-ups get a peek at what’s on their minds, which is a big help when you’re shopping.
This free Letter to Santa printable makes it easy. Print it, hand your kids a few crayons, and let the magic begin.
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How to use your Letter to Santa printable
- Print it on regular paper or cardstock. Cardstock feels extra special and holds up to little hands.
- Fill in the basics. Kids write their name, age and a few reasons they’ve been good this year.
- Add the wish list. Encourage a short list. Three to five wishes is plenty, and it makes the letter easier for Santa (and you!).
- Decorate it. Stickers, glitter glue or a drawing of the family make every letter one of a kind.
- Send it off. See a few fun ways to “mail” it below.
Fun ways to send a letter to Santa
- Drop it in the mailbox. Many post offices run a Letters from Santa program each year, and some send replies. Check the USPS website in late November for this year’s details.
- Leave it by the fireplace or tree. In the morning, the letter is “gone” and maybe a candy cane is left behind.
- Hand it to Santa in person. Bring the letter along for your Santa visit so they don’t get tongue-tied.
- Tuck it in a stocking. Hang stockings early and let kids slip their letters inside for Santa’s elves to collect.
Make it a family tradition
Here’s a sweet idea: save each year’s letter in a folder or keepsake box. Years from now, you’ll love seeing how their handwriting (and their wishes) changed. Write the year on the back so you remember.
You can also ask kids to add one thing they’re thankful for, or one kind thing they did this year. It keeps the focus on more than just presents.
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Pair the letter with our free Christmas wish list printable so kids can keep track of everything they’re dreaming of.
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Letter to Santa FAQ
What age is this Letter to Santa for?
Preschoolers can dictate their wishes while you write, and kids around 5 and up can usually fill it in themselves. Older kids often enjoy writing a longer letter on the back.
When should kids write their letters to Santa?
Right after Thanksgiving is perfect. It gives you time to shop and leaves plenty of time if you’re mailing letters through a post office program.
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