How to Write a Letter from Santa to Your Kids
Did you know that if your children post a letter to Santa using a specific address, they'll get a reply back from the man himself?
There are so many ways to get a response from Santa. Not just Royal Mail's national scheme, but many other smaller businesses that offer their own reply services. But, there's something very special about taking this job for yourself.
Santa is said to know every girl and boy. So, it's only fitting that a letter from Santa should feel personal.
- What to include in a letter from Santa
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* Plenty of personalisation
Make sure that your child's name is mentioned throughout their letter from Santa. They need to feel that this letter is really for them.
* Celebrations of achievements
This is a good chance to celebrate your child for who they are. What are a few of their best achievements, that you can mention in the letter? Have they been a good friend to someone? Did they do well in a test or exam? Were you particularly happy with how they helped around the house?
Use your child's letter from Santa to celebrate all that they are, and make them feel valued and loved.
* Gentle reminders
If there's something that your child hasn't been so good at, don't be too blunt in your letter. Remember that this is a magical letter from Santa, not a written lecture.
Take a gentle approach: "My elves told me that you drew all over the walls with the new pens you got for your birthday. I hope that won't happen again."
Many parents choose not to use Santa to bring attention to a child's poor behaviour, but if it's something you want to include then it's important to add it in tactfully. Children should feel happy to receive a letter from Santa, not worried about what he's thinking.
* Factual information
Their letter from Santa should be fun but is also a great chance to teach them some real information. For example, did you know that the reindeer are very good at digging through snow with their hooves, or that a reindeer calf can run faster than an adult man? Turn their letter into a fun and educational document!
* Christmas Eve routine reminders
Close your letter with a reminder of the Christmas routine. "I hope that you'll leave a carrot for my reindeer and that you'll go to bed nice and early. Try to be in bed by 6 pm, so that I have enough time to visit your house". This is your opportunity to set the Christmas Eve house rules, with more authority than you usually have!
- Have fun!
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When writing your letter from Santa to your kids, have fun and be creative. Christmas letters from Santa can be as magical for you as they are for your little one, and are family traditions to treasure.
