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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There is no age limit for letter writers. Everyone deserves to experience the magic of the season. Multiple letters can be put in the same envelope, but each letter must include a full name and address, and the envelope might require additional postage.
Start with a greeting for example, Dear Santa or Dear Father Christmas. Step 5. Remember to include your name at the beginning of the letter, Santa receives many letters each year and he needs to know it's from you.
Start your letter with a personalized greeting from Santa himself. Write ``Dear'' and your child's name. If he or she uses a nickname, include that instead of their full name. It will seem much more authentic.