How to Write a Letter to Santa Claus

Posted by Santa Claus - October 31st, 2006

Tip! Of course Santa was a real person. He was St Nicholas, the patron saint of giving.

Children love to write letters to Santa Claus. Usually parents lend a hand. How should a parent help a child write a letter to Santa Claus? Here are some tips that will make your child’s letter to Santa more than just a list of gifts he or she wants.

Dear Santa………
First of all, a letter to Santa should be a personal message from your child to Santa Claus, not to a parent or grandparent. The child’s own words should be used and his or her personality should shine through. Very young children ages 2 to 5 can draw or cut out pictures to show gifts they want for the holidays. The parent can write down words just as the child says them. Encourage your child to watch as you print and say the letters out loud. Talk about the sounds the letters make. Show the child how to leave a space between each word.

Kindergarten through Third Grades
For children in kindergarten through third grade, making a chart of words is a great idea. The child can think of words first, get help spelling them, illustrate them, and then write the letter by himself. The 5 and 6 year olds will need a bit of additional help. It helps to have a chart showing the form of a letter to Santa, for example, showing where to put the date, the greeting, the body of the letter, and the closing. Your child should tell Santa the good things they have done during the year, as well as what they wish for as gifts.

Tip! With this kind of history and the “good” credited to this Jolly fat man in the red suit and his helpers each season, certainly one must conclude there is a Santa. Even if is it only in the spirit of Love, good will, peace and cheer we experience each Christmas season.

Grades 3 through 5
Children in grades 3 through 5 probably don’t believe in Santa Claus, but can be encouraged to write a letter anyway, “for fun”. Encourage your child to tell what good deeds he/she has done during the year and how he/she has helped others. Have the child put in a “Good wish for the world.” The child can also tell “Santa” their goals for the coming year. Parents can respond to these letters, giving advice and sending love to their children. Keep the letters to Santa Claus for posterity.

All children should send best wishes to everyone at the North Pole. The letters may be mailed to: Santa Claus, The North Pole, The Arctic, Earth.

Tip! • Kids in Sweden will behave all year so that during Christmas, Santa would give them great presents such as toys and candies. They would hang stockings on their Christmas tree.

To create your own free personalized santa letters, visit letters from Santa.

This article was submitted by Jen Carter.
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    28 Responses to “How to Write a Letter to Santa Claus”

    1. ana carla santos de souza
      December 13th, 2006 at 5:21 pm

      papai noel eu guero uma bicicleta e uma moto e um carro
      uma boneca grande de praia,picina e casa eu guero
      um comjunto de roupa da rebelde uma boneca da rebelde
      é celular da rebelde.

    2. YOYO
      December 14th, 2006 at 1:07 pm

      圣诞老爷爷`我明年就18了`我一直向往着国外`向往国外的生活`而且我有很多习惯爱好和国外都有点将近诶`哈哈`我是个只会说不会做的人`长得也一般`不过我的性格能让我身边的朋友都开开心心的`我一直相信有上帝`有你`有我国的寿星和发财神`不知道说什么好`有点语无伦次了`爷爷是外国人`不会看懂我的字`我爱看外国片尤其到了圣诞节电视里会放些神奇`科幻的圣诞节目`我好喜欢`我的学业也不好`我读的是国际商贸`专业听上去真好`可是很难`我很懒`所以一次次的机会总是在我眼前失去`但是我心中一直有这样一个愿望:一定要出国~我渴望你们那里`你们的思想`你们的教育都与我们这里与众不同`有时候我说的话他们以为我脑子有病`可是我不觉得`思维都不一样`我爱你`更爱你们那里`我一定要实现这个心中的愿望`
      圣诞老爷爷`我爱你`希望你每天要开开心心`不许有烦恼`可以和我分享`
      在这里我想许个愿望`爷爷你尽力就可以了:我的未来是美好的`我的现在是开心的`我的未来是成功的`是不是太多了`
      那就:给我个好身体`THANK YOU`
      爷爷`晚安`真的好想看到你`!!

    3. YOYO
      December 14th, 2006 at 1:09 pm

      圣诞老爷爷`:
      你好呀`HELLO!
      我明年就18了`我一直向往着国外`向往国外的生活`而且我有很多习惯爱好和国外都有点将近诶`哈哈`我是个只会说不会做的人`长得也一般`不过我的性格能让我身边的朋友都开开心心的`我一直相信有上帝`有你`有我国的寿星和发财神`不知道说什么好`有点语无伦次了`爷爷是外国人`不会看懂我的字`我爱看外国片尤其到了圣诞节电视里会放些神奇`科幻的圣诞节目`我好喜欢`我的学业也不好`我读的是国际商贸`专业听上去真好`可是很难`我很懒`所以一次次的机会总是在我眼前失去`但是我心中一直有这样一个愿望:一定要出国~我渴望你们那里`你们的思想`你们的教育都与我们这里与众不同`有时候我说的话他们以为我脑子有病`可是我不觉得`思维都不一样`我爱你`更爱你们那里`我一定要实现这个心中的愿望`
      圣诞老爷爷`我爱你`希望你每天要开开心心`不许有烦恼`可以和我分享`
      在这里我想许个愿望`爷爷你尽力就可以了:我的未来是美好的`我的现在是开心的`我的未来是成功的`是不是太多了`
      那就:给我个好身体`THANK YOU`
      爷爷`晚安`真的好想看到你`!!

    4. paula agostina
      December 16th, 2006 at 11:11 am

      Querido Papá Noel: te quiero mucho. Como me porté bastante bien, te pido, si podés , que me traigas de regalo la muñeca Nenina, que es la que yo quiero,también me gustaría que lleves regalos a todos los chicos del mundo. Besos. Paula

    5. Anonymous
      December 19th, 2006 at 12:39 am

      apporte moi s.v.p des bratz pour noel et aussi des toutou

    6. Anonymous
      December 19th, 2006 at 12:40 am

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      How to Write a Letter to Santa Claus
      Tip! Of course Santa was a real person. He was St Nicholas, the patron saint of giving.Children love to write letters to Santa Claus. Usually parents lend a hand. How should a parent help a child write a letter to Santa Claus? Here are some tips that will make your child’s letter to Santa more than just a list of gifts he or she wants.

      Dear Santa???
      First of all, a letter to Santa should be a personal message from your child to Santa Claus, not to a parent or grandparent. The child’s own words should be used and his or her personality should shine through. Very young children ages 2 to 5 can draw or cut out pictures to show gifts they want for the holidays. The parent can write down words just as the child says them. Encourage your child to watch as you print and say the letters out loud. Talk about the sounds the letters make. Show the child how to leave a space between each word.

      Kindergarten through Third Grades
      For children in kindergarten through third grade, making a chart of words is a great idea. The child can think of words first, get help spelling them, illustrate them, and then write the letter by himself. The 5 and 6 year olds will need a bit of additional help. It helps to have a chart showing the form of a letter to Santa, for example, showing where to put the date, the greeting, the body of the letter, and the closing. Your child should tell Santa the good things they have done during the year, as well as what they wish for as gifts.

    7. kit man_chan
      August 20th, 2007 at 4:26 pm

      I want Santa Claus give me a Christmans card from Santa Claus village,Finland.My home address is Room.702,49th building,No.10th,Jinbi No 1 st,Jinbi Garden, South Gongye Avenue,Hiazhu District,Guangzhou,China.Thank you very much!

    8. Xuho
      October 28th, 2007 at 3:24 pm

      Dear Santa,
      I am a Chinese girl,17years old.
      I’ve thought to write you a letter before long,but I don’t know how to.But now I find this website to leave you a message.I want to tell you that there are many people in China believe Santa and want to write to you,and China is a beautiful,friendly and great country.Welcome to China.
      In our English paper I saw a activity to write to you.I also will write in a piece of paper throught this activity,I hope you can see it.
      I have a dream.I hope everyone in the world can live a happy life,and no war again but a world of peace.
      Finally,I hope you can see this message!
      Thank you,and merry Christmas.

    9. masson
      December 3rd, 2007 at 5:14 pm

      bonjour je m’apel dimitri et j’ai 15 ans aujourd’hui
      moi je voudrai pour noel un ordinateur et un helicoptere radiocommander

    10. JONATHAN HAGE
      December 5th, 2007 at 12:37 am

      bonjour je souhaiterais recevoir une jolie lettre de toi. j’ai 7 ans et ma soeur s’appele JUDITH . ON a ete tres sage avec nos parents et surtout a l’ecole on a eu de bonnes notes.
      j’espere recevoir une jolie lettre de toi avant le 24.
      faits attention a toi car au pole nord il fait froid; couvre toi bien.
      je reve de toi et on t’attends avec nos cadeaux.

    11. Daniel
      December 7th, 2007 at 5:42 pm

      Querido papa noel quiero:
      -Una WII
      -Una nintendo DS Negra
      -Un Programa para el PC
      de Pedidos

    12. Anonymous
      December 13th, 2007 at 1:16 am

      bonjour pere noel je sai que tu a beaucoup d’anffant a d’onné des cadeaus et je te souete bon courrage j’ai ecrie ma lettre et ma mere etai antrein de regarder ci il y a des feaut je vondrai pour noel une belle et grand pouppé sellement jesper que tu va me repondre et bonjour la lettre a été fait en guadeloupe le 12 decembre 2007 a petti bourg au 16 residance la prévoience

    13. Anonymous
      December 13th, 2007 at 7:59 pm

      HOLA PAPA NOEL :D

    14. ELFO
      December 13th, 2007 at 8:00 pm

      teeeeeeee amooo papaa noeel
      soi fanaaaticaa tushaaaa
      desde sieeeeeeeeempre (L

    15. Nacho Ramon
      December 15th, 2007 at 3:13 pm

      Querido Papa Noel Este año me gustaria pedirle: Una bicicleta nueva
      unos zapatos nauticos para navegar Muchas gracias por todo
      UN FUERTE ABRAZO
      NACHO.

    16. Cuttano Sara
      December 18th, 2007 at 6:21 pm

      caro babbo natale mi chiamo Sara ho 7 anni.
      Sono una bambina dolcissima, che nonostante tutto credo fortemente a te.
      Ti prego perche’ non mi vieni a trovare veramente a casa mia?
      Non chiedo grandi regali perche’ gia’ ci pensano i miei genitori.
      So che hai da accontentare tanti altri bambini bisognosi.
      Ti chiedo solo di farti vedere con la tua slitta per me sarebbe grandioso.
      Tivoglio bene.

    17. oriana
      December 23rd, 2007 at 5:13 pm

      papa noel te quiero mucho y yo te pido que sino me podes traer todo lo que te pido yo auque se a traeme la bisicleta la bisi es de 24 mi mama es la mejor como papa noel mi mama se llama sandra mi papa se llama guetavo y llo me llamo orianapapa es el mejor voz vasa entrar por la chimene chau ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

    18. corceiro nina
      October 21st, 2008 at 5:11 pm

      cher pere noel je voudrais une itindo ds une chaine dore des petchups 30 petchups un tackies walkiy je ve 4 cadeau

    19. yo
      November 22nd, 2008 at 9:53 pm

      errees maalissimo tutu papa noel no te quero ver para tus compañeras y tus jirafas pynguinos y tus elefanteh papapanononoelelelelel tus animales salbajes del zoo lo has robado incluso un ren
      tu tu tu tu eres un ladron eres gordo con bigote azul tu cara de mono parese un yogur
      monnnoooomonooo mooonoomonoo eres malo con una coche mala con ruedas de cabra tambien tienes una marid
      a con barba verde y colniillos azul
      quien te creyes tu papa noel gordo como un cerda alto bajo que pesa 2065 kilogramos

    20. yo
      November 22nd, 2008 at 10:00 pm

      para ti noel papa

    21. yo
      November 22nd, 2008 at 10:03 pm

      ola espero que oh gusteesta
      ORIANA HACES AMOR CON PAPA NOEL HAHAHA
      QUIEN CRES QUE ES TU MADRE Y TU PADRE

    22. PAPA NOEL
      November 22nd, 2008 at 10:06 pm

      hOLA ORINA NO SE SI PUEDO TRAER LA BICICLETA PORQUE ERES UN POCO MALA
      Y CREO QUE VOY A OLBIDAR TU CASA HASTA LUEGO ORINA

    23. NOEMI
      November 27th, 2008 at 6:37 pm

      CARO BABBO NATALE VORREI SOTTO IL MIO ALBERO UN CAGNOLINO: PER LA PRECISIONE UN PINKER “PINCER”.
      QUANDO AVEVO 7 ANNI HO AVUTO L’ IMPRESSIONE DI ESSERE SOLA E VORREI ORA COME ORA UN CANE!!!!
      ABITO IN VIA OLAF PALME N*15 AD ASTI.
      GRAZIE SPERO CHE MI PUOTRAI PORTARE IL CANE
      CIAOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

    24. Ning Xiao Qi
      December 14th, 2008 at 4:10 am

      Dear Santa Clause,

      I’m a Chinese boy,10 years old.I want a gift for this Christmas…I don’t know exactly what I really want.A cell phone,maybe,so I can contact my classmates anytime.And I do want a Christmas Card from you.

      Here,I’d like to send my best wishes to everyone that lives in the North Pole.(Because my English is not very good,I ask my father help me write this letter.I will try improve my English so that I can write you a letter myself next year.)

      Sincerely Yours,

      Ning Xiao Qi

      3 Class,5th Grade,HuaXi Primary School,Chengdu,Sichuan,China
      ????????????

    25. simona
      December 20th, 2008 at 10:08 am

      caro babbo natale sono una bambina di 7 anni mi chiamo Simona sono brava a scuola mi impegno molto.vorrei una lavagna con i gessi, e poi nintendo ds ,e poi quello che vuoi tu. ciao a presto.

    26. Emanuele
      December 20th, 2008 at 11:15 am

      Caro Babbo Natale ,
      sono EMANUELE PEPE .
      Sono un bambino di 5 anni e 1/2 , per favore vorrei :
      Il telefono dei gormti ;
      castello dei gormiti ;
      un quadro dei gurmiti;
      un pallone dei gormiti;
      il pallone di Cars;
      un albero di natale gia montato;
      Nindendo DS;
      pupazzi piccoli e grandi;
      le racchette da ping-pong;
      le racchette da tennis;
      GRAZIE

    27. Jorge Javier Diaz Burgos
      December 24th, 2008 at 4:18 pm

      Querido Papa Noel, quisiera que me trajeras los siguientes regalos:
      * La isla de los Gormitis,
      * El reloj negro, verde y gris,
      * El barco de los piratas de playmobil,
      * El volcán de los Gormitis.
      Gracias y besitos.

    28. Jorge Javier Diaz Burgos
      December 24th, 2008 at 4:19 pm

      me lo has pedido un poco tarde, a ver que te puedo buscar

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