Typically, young kids' letters are checklists of 'wants', along with parent-nudged-politeness like ``Dear Santa, hope you are well and have had a good year'', or ``I hope Mrs Claus is well'' and, ideally, a ``thanks so much for last year's gift I LOVE it! )''
Start with “Dear Santa.” Ask for the things you want. If you want toys, games and books, include names and titles. Sign your name.
Writing Your Letter Write your address. Begin your letter with "Dear Santa." This type of greeting is called a salutation. Tell Santa who you are. Ask Santa how he is doing. Tell Santa the good things you have done this year. Ask Santa politely for the things on your list. Include a request for someone else if you want.
When responding as Santa, make the response as personal as possible by highlighting your child's accomplishments over the past year. For example, helping around the house, receiving good grades in a particular subject at school or participating in community service activities.
If you're not sure where to start, here are our best tips for what to include in a letter from Old St. Nick: Mention something good the child did this year: an achievement at school or in sports, being helpful with a sibling, or showing kindness to family and friends. Acknowledge specific gift requests.
Tips: When responding as Santa, make the letter from Santa as personal as possible by highlighting your child's accomplishments over the past year. For example, helping around the house, receiving good grades in a particular subject at school or participating in community service activities.
The letters travel to Santa's U.S. satellite workshop, where they are opened and reviewed, personal information is redacted, and the letters are uploaded to the USPSOperationSanta website.
Thousands of letters to Santa arrive each year. The USPS Operation Santa® program invites people to adopt and respond to them.
A letter to Santa should be placed into an envelope with a postage stamp, and sent to 123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888.
How to get a letter postmarked from the North Pole Have the child write a letter to Santa. Write a personalized response to the child's letter and sign it “From Santa.” ... Insert both letters into an envelope, and address it to the child. Add the return address to the envelope: