When writing Santa letters, many kids struggle with finding the right words to convey their holiday wishes. With so many gifts and activities on their wish lists, it can be challenging to know where to start or how to narrow down their requests. Fortunately, there is a simple solution – a Santa letter template!
These handy tools provide a basic framework for your child’s letter to Santa, making it easy to get their Christmas wishes on paper. Whether you need help getting started or want an easy way to keep your child’s ideas organized, Santa letter templates are the perfect choice to get all those holiday wishes written. So what are you waiting for?
Want a free letter to Santa template? These printable Santa letter templates are perfect for kids of all ages. Some fill-in-the-blank letter templates for toddlers, so mom or dad can help their child write a fun letter to Santa. For the older kids, there are some blank letter templates so they can compose their own letters. So don’t hesitate – download a Santa letter template today and start spreading some Christmas magic!
How do I write a letter to Santa Claus?
Writing a Santa letter is a fun and exciting tradition to start with your kids. It helps bring the magic of Christmas to life. These templates allow you to customize the type of letter you send to Santa Claus. You can have your kids write out their complete wish list or have it narrowed down to a couple of items they want or need.
Kids of all ages will love this Christmas Tradition and look forward to it each year. Print out any of these free printable letters, fill them out, and put them in the mail to be sent to Santa. The address you send it to depends on where you live.
What happens if you write a letter to Santa?
There are several options for sending letters to Santa in the US. If you send a letter addressed to Santa Claus or Santa at the North Pole, the Christmas letter ends up in the default letters and takes longer to process, and it might not make it to the intended destination.
If your kids want to send a letter off for fun and then ‘Santa’ ends up getting them what they asked for, you can continue sending it to a nonspecific address. If you want a magical letter from Santa back, send it to a specific address and use the instructions below.
How can I get a free letter from Santa in the mail?
To get a letter from Santa’s workshop back that the North Pole has postmarked, here is what you need to do:
- Your child writes a letter to Santa using one of the templates below. Please place it in an envelope addressed to Santa Clause, North Pole.
- Write your personalized response to your child’s letter and sign it “From Santa.”
- Place your Santa response (a letter from Santa you wrote) in an envelope addressed to the child with the return address as Santa, North Pole. Place the appropriate postage on the envelope so it can be returned to you.
- Put both letters in a larger envelope, making sure to put on the correct postage. Address it to:
NORTH POLE POSTMARK POSTMASTER 4141 POSTMARK DR ANCHORAGE AK 99530-9998
Your child will receive the letter from Santa you included for a response back and postmarked from the North Pole. Check out these fantastic authentic-looking Santa responses you can include! They make a wonderful keepsake.
Send your letters out by December 7th at least. They need to be received by Anchorage, AK, no later than December 14.
Operation Santa
Another option for your Santa Letters is to send them to Operation Santa. Operation Santa is a program to give back to those in need. It started in 1912 when Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock allowed local Postmasters and postal employees to respond to letters addressed to Santa.
In the 1940s, Santa mail had grown so much that charitable organizations and corporations started participating with responses and gifts. Today customers have to option to adopt a letter to give a child some holiday magic.
Some letters receive a handwritten response signed by Santa, while others may receive gifts to help out families in need of some Christmas cheer. It is a beautiful program that has helped countless kids and families.
How to send letters to Santa for Operation Santa:
- Have your child write their letter or wish list to Santa and place it in an envelope. Use one of the Free Printable downloads below!
- When requesting clothes and shoes, include sizes and colors. Be specific when asking for toys, games, or books.
- Write your full name and address in the return address area.
- Apply the correct amount of postage to the envelope and address it to:
SANTA CLAUS 123 ELF ROAD NORTH POLE 88888
For those interested in adopting your own letter, go online after December 4th. USPSOperationSanta.com You can read all the submitted letters and choose one to adopt. Each letter is assigned a number to protect the individual’s privacy.
Adopting a letter is a beautiful Christmas Tradition; your family can start to spread some Holiday Magic to those that may otherwise not be able to get it.
Free Printables for Letters to Santa Around the World
Does Canada Post still do Santa letters?
Yes, Canada Post has a fantastic Santa letter-writing program. Volunteer postal elves reply to over 1.5 million letters each year during Christmas. They will write back in over 35 languages, including braille.
Here’s what to do:
- Help your child write a letter to Santa. Include some fun facts like their favorite hobbies or memories over the year. The blank or fill-in templates below work out perfectly.
- Include a self-address envelope to get a response back.
- Put the letter and return envelope in another envelope; no stamp is required. Address the outer envelope to:
SANTA CLAUS NORTH POLE H0H 0H0 CANADA
Santa’s ‘Elves’ are very busy this year, so send your letters early. They must be in by December 10th for a response.
Where do I mail a letter to Santa in the UK and Australia?
You can send a letter to Father Christmas in the UK. It can take up to 10 days to reply since it is an especially busy time for Father Christmas writing letters. Include your full name and address in your letter to get a response.
Get your letters in by December 11th. Address to:
FATHER CHRISTMAS SANTA'S GROTTO REINDEERLAND XM4 5HQ
If you are in Australia, Mr. Claus himself will send you a reply. He loves hearing about kids’ wish lists and their stories from the year. He only responds to addresses in Australia.
Get your letter in by November 26th so you get a response back. Attach a 65c Christmas card-only stamp to the front of the envelope and address to:
SANTA NORTH POLE, 9999
Do letters to Santa need a stamp?
Letters sent to Santa in Canada do not require postage. All other letters require the correct postage to make it to the correct address. Don’t forget to include the postage on the reply envelope for a Santa reply in the US.
Free Printable Letter To Santa Templates
Blank Letter Santa Letter Template
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Free Letter to Santa Coloring Page
The coloring page letter to Santa template for kindergarten kids is a great way to help children learn how to write letters in a fun and engaging way. Through the template, they can practice coloring and learn how to spell words correctly. The template also encourages them to use their creativity while writing their letters.
Furthermore, it helps kids understand the importance of communication with others, which is an essential social skill. By practicing letter writing, kids also learn the basics of grammar and punctuation.
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Dear Santa Free Letter Template
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Fill In Letter to Santa Templates
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Response Letters from Santa Made for You
If your letter-writing skills aren’t the best, you can still get the perfect letter back from Santa with these personalized options. You can send them back to your child that sent a letter using the options above. Or this can be the perfect pre-written letter to include in your Christmas Eve box for your child. What better way to start the holiday magic than a special letter from Santa himself?
Is this Baby’s First Christmas? Get a personalized letter from Santa or Father Christmas. You get to choose all the little details to make it truly one of a kind. A Baby’s first Christmas letter from Santa can make a wonderful keepsake.
This rustic vintage scroll letter from Santa or Father Christmas is so perfect. You can choose a charm to include and personalize it for your child. I love the authentic charm it has. Looks like something direct from the North Pole.
This Personalised Letter from Santa or Father Christmas comes with a beautiful official gold sticker. You give some details about your child’s hobbies and likes, and it is personalized to their details. This is a great note form Santa template.
This personalized letter from Santa is a little different. It is a handwritten Calligraphy, Santa Letter. You write the letter you want, unique to your child or family. It is then copied by hand in beautiful calligraphy with many special touches that make it truly magical. It comes in an envelope that has been sealed with a wax seal from the North Pole. It is a unique letter that turned into a magical experience. Check out the beautiful letter from Santa example below.
Writing a letter to Santa is a fun experience for any child. Getting a letter back makes the experience of Christmas magical. Give a little more magic this holiday season with the great ideas mentioned above. Send a letter to Santa or Father Christmas by the dates listed to get a response back. Check out the fantastic options above if you need to include a reply.
Don’t forget to check out the letters with Operation Santa so you can give another child or family holiday cheer and Christmas wishes. Need some ideas for Christmas gifts for young kids? See this gift guide for toddlers and preschoolers.
Wishing you a magical holiday season!