The form of "Dear Santa letters" typically include: a testament of "nice" not "naughty" behavior, a wish-list of toys, courteous mention of Mrs. Claus and the elves, and concern for the reindeer (especially Rudolph).
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.
Santa has a lot of letters to read, so here's how you can make his job easier: Write legibly. Include your full name and address in the letter. List the gifts you want in order of preferences. Be specific about the gifts you're asking for. Don't ask for gifts that might be too expensive.
In between, I will try and reply to as many of you as possible.” To take part, write a letter to Santa, making sure to include your full name and address. Send your letter to the following address, and make sure to include a stamp on the envelope: Santa/Father Christmas, Santa's Grotto, Reindeerland, XM4 5HQ.
You could share this story with your child like this: “Santa Claus lives in the North Pole. Each year on Christmas Eve, he loads up his big, red sleigh and delivers the toys to every house. Even though these presents are so special, the most important thing about Santa is the excitement and kindness he spreads.
The USPS Operation Santa® program invites everyone in the continental U.S., Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to write letters to Santa. Letters will be posted on USPSOperationSanta without personal identifying information, so others can respond to the holiday wishes.
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.
A letter to Santa should be placed into an envelope with a postage stamp, and sent to 123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888. Don't forget your return address — be sure to write it clearly and include an apartment number if applicable, so there is no confusion about where the gift should be sent.
The USPS Operation Santa® program invites everyone in the continental U.S., Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to write letters to Santa. Letters will be posted on USPSOperationSanta without personal identifying information, so others can respond to the holiday wishes.
Letters may be sent to the district Consumer Affairs office. Local businesses and major corporations are recruited to volunteer their services to answer those letters in a non-committal manner. Some Post Offices™ participate in Operation Santa™ during the holidays to respond to letters.