The top 5 tips for writing the BEST letters to Santa

Some say, and there is a lot written about this, that the art of sitting down and actually handwriting a letter is getting lost in this modern world.

Well we think Santa would disagree with this. Writing to Santa is probably one of the most exciting (and important) things that a child will do every year.

It’s a letter filled with many moments worth of thought, so much hope and all the anticipation in the world.

When you sit down to write a letter to Santa with your child this year here are some tips to help you get all that most important information out in a clear and concise way for Santa.

Tip #1

It’s always a good idea to remind Santa where you are going to be sleeping on Christmas Eve – although he knows these things, it’s never too silly to double check this with him!

Tip #2

Santa loves hearing about clever children – tell him something you have achieved this year that you are really really proud of.

Tip #3

Don’t forget to mention a few of the things you are hoping to be given at Christmas time in your stocking! Maybe even some of the things Mummy and Dadddy don’t know about!

Tip #4

Have you been “good” I know Mummy and Daddy always say Santa won’t come if you haven’t been good. But I’ll let you into a secret – Santa actually likes a little bit of good wickedness. Tell him…

Tip #5

And finally don’t be afraid to sprinkle your letter with colour, sparkles and pictures. It’s inspiring and makes the letter memorable for Santa!

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Do your kids write a letter to Santa every year?

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21 Comments

- - meedee said
  - 04 Jan 2022
    10:38 am
My Nan used to have letters from Santa sent to us from the local Department Store. It was great for a few years until I got annoyed that Santa just sent the same letter to me as he sent to each of my brothers. Lazy Santa….LOL

- - mom81879 said
  - 27 Nov 2019
    10:21 am
My kids did write to Santa every year. Came in handy to to know of what they wished to get for Christmas. They also got replies from the North Pole. So much fun

- - ella12 said
  - 16 Feb 2016
    12:18 pm
Great ideas and tips Pippa, cheers.

- - mom94125 said
  - 08 Dec 2015
    12:09 pm
yes in regards to the last comment, i think that you are totally correct but maybe some people need ideas as it might be their first time dealing with santa letters lol. i think the letters make great keepsakes for the future!

- - ams78 said
  - 05 Dec 2015
    6:10 pm
I really dont think Tips on how to write a letter to santa are even necessary, a letter to Santa is something special and from the heart of an excited child, not a scripted letter, just my opinion…

- - mom94125 said
  - 03 Dec 2015
    7:26 pm
yeah i saw something from aus post and sending mail through them to Santa

- - azmaz said
  - 03 Dec 2015
    6:46 am
my daughter sent one this year and received a reply…beautiful!

- - rovermum said
  - 23 Nov 2015
    12:01 pm
My son knows about Santa now, but he did used to write a letter to Santa each year. Sometimes I had to post it with my son – he insisted. Other times he left it with me to post so I have a few in his time capsule for him to look at later.

- - mom101628 said
  - 20 Nov 2015
    10:23 pm
My children always wrote to Santa and got letters back. They are now in their 40’s and 50’s – so I am so glad to see this tradition is being kept on. It must be the only way young ‘write’ these days – everything else seems to be done on phones or tablets!!!
- mom93821 replied
  
  21 Nov 2015 , 4:53 am
  We do thank you notes, birthday cards and other hand written notes and letters. It is a skill that needs to be maintained.
  - mom90758 replied
    
    21 Nov 2015 , 11:45 am
    
    It’s a lovely tradition indeed!
- - mom74640 said
  - 20 Nov 2015
    11:05 am
Lke nz

- - tammykilby said
  - 20 Nov 2015
    10:22 am
My kids love doing this they will write so many

- - mum4107 said
  - 20 Nov 2015
    6:33 am
I will be helping my daughter write a letter to Santa this year

- - cherz said
  - 19 Nov 2015
    9:17 pm
My children wrote to Santa and received letters back and I still have them in their mementos file.

- - mom81879 said
  - 19 Nov 2015
    6:55 pm
Yep, my kids sent letters off to Santa every year. And I organised for them to get letters back. They loved it and I think they still have sone from Santa

- - mom93821 said
  - 19 Nov 2015
    6:29 pm
Hand drawn pictures of toys is a must for Santa!

- - mom165081 said
  - 19 Nov 2015
    4:50 pm
We have never done this – ours insist that Santa knows what they want and there is no need to write!

- - mom90758 said
  - 19 Nov 2015
    4:04 pm
My daughter wrote a letter to Santa every year. I’m not sure she will do it next year though, after she found out the “truth”
- mom93821 replied
  
  20 Nov 2015 , 5:24 am
  Hopefully the magic will still be there!
  - mom90758 replied
    
    20 Nov 2015 , 3:07 pm
    
    She was 12 when we told her. She was shocked little one! But this year we will try to make it special anyway. Thank you!!!