Every child who has ever written a letter to Santa has dreamed of getting a letter back from the big jolly man himself. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or simply helping a little one craft their holiday wishes, how you write your Santa Letter, and more importantly, what you include in that letter, can make all the difference. At Santa Claus Writes, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of families with letters to and from Santa!

1. Start with a Warm Greeting

Begin your Santa Letter by addressing him properly — after all, this is the jolliest man in the world! You can keep it simple with:

“Dear Santa Claus,”

or make it extra magical:

“Dear Santa, Mrs. Claus, and all the elves at the North Pole,”

2. Share a Little About Yourself

Santa loves learning about each child. Mention your age, where you live, and maybe your favorite Christmas tradition. This helps make your Letter from Santa feel personal when he writes back.

3. Mention the Nice Things You’ve Done

Instead of just listing gifts, share a few kind things you’ve done this year. Maybe you helped a friend, cleaned your room, or donated toys. This gives Santa’s elves something sweet to mention when preparing your personalized reply.

4. Make Your Wish List Clear (But Polite!)

Of course, Santa needs to know what’s on your Christmas list! Be specific but gracious. For example:

“If it’s not too much trouble, I would love a new soccer ball or art set.”

5. Add a Festive Closing

Sign off warmly — you could say, “Merry Christmas, Santa!” or “Love from your friend,” followed by your name.

6. Send It in Time

The earlier you send your letter to Santa, the more time Santa and his elves have to respond. At SantaClausWrites.com, our Order a Letter from Santa page helps parents ensure the letter is personalized and delivered before Christmas.

Extra Tip: Add a drawing or decorate your letter with holiday stickers. Santa loves artwork!

For even more letter-writing inspiration, check out the Smithsonian’s history of Santa letters.

Writing to Santa is more than just asking for presents — it’s a magical tradition that creates lasting childhood memories. By following these tips, your Santa Letter will be full of cheer, and you’ll be sure to get a special reply from the North Pole.

For the more tech-forward believers, you can now send an email to Santa!