Letter to Santa Template
Santa is coming to town and the kids need to get their letter to the North Pole! Grab this free Letter to Santa Template for the kids to fill out. There’s no time like the present to write their letter to Santa and get their wish list in to Santa’s workshop!
The countdown is on and Santa will be coming to town before we know it. It’s time for the children to fill out their Letters to Santa and get them mailed off. Download these free printables for a quick and easy way to get that letter written and into the mail!
It’s perfect for younger kids because this Christmas letter template gives them the chance to write their name and age but other details are already printed so that it’s not overwhelming. The instructions are nice and easy!
I write down the gifts they want on a separate piece of paper and they copy them over to the letter. Combining learning and fun is the best way to learn!
Helpful Tools
- For school aged kids who have practiced writing, pencils will help them write the perfect letter.
- Younger kids might want to use crayons for this activity.
- A printer at home is a great resource to have!
Letter to Santa Printable Template!
This free Santa letter template comes with a green background, red background or a black background where they can color in the images.
Each Magical Letter to Santa has the following fill-ins:
- Name
- Age
- Naughty or Nice
- Gift Request
- Signature Line
It’s cute, simple and fun! This is the perfect writing activity to get kids into the Christmas spirit! Writing their own letter will
Plus, this helps Mom too! I always take a picture of the Christmas wish list so I can remember what they have requested from Santa!
Now all that’s left is to put out some cookies and treats for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve and watch the magic unfold when the kids wake up on Christmas morning!
How to Mail Your Letter to Santa and Get a Response!
Did you know the United States Postal Service has a Greetings from the North Pole Post Office program? They will receive a reply (filled out by you) complete with the North Pole Postmark! It’s a great way to introduce kids to letter writing, stamps and penmanship.
First, have the kids fill out this free printable letter.
Then put it in an envelope. Address the envelope to: Santa Claus, North Pole.
Now, you need to do something! You write a personalized response to the children’s letter and sign it “From Santa.”
Insert both letters into an envelope, and address it to the child.
Add the return address: SANTA, NORTH POLE, to the envelope.
Ensure a First-Class Mail stamp is affixed to the envelope.
Place the complete envelope into a larger envelope, with appropriate postage, and address it to:
NORTH POLE POSTMARK
POSTMASTER
4141 POSTMARK DR
ANCHORAGE AK 99530-9998
USPS recommends sending your letters by December 7 so that they can be received by the Anchorage, AK, Postmaster no later than December 14. Santa’s helpers in Anchorage, AK, will take care of the rest!
Tips from USPS:
- To save paper, write on the back of your child’s letter. If you keep them together, your child will also be able to recall what he or she wrote.
- When responding as Santa, make 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.
- This is a great activity that the whole family can enjoy at Thanksgiving, including parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other caregivers.
Find more information on their website Letters from Santa!
What if I don’t live in USA?
Many other countries have a program in place to reply to Santa letters!
If you are in Canada, mail with Canada post before December 14.
Santa Claus
North Pole
HOH OHO
Canada
If you are overseas in the United Kingdom, use Royal Mail before December 9
Father Christmas
Santa’s Grotto
Reindeerland
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If you are in Australia, head down to an Australia Post Office before December 24 to drop off your letter in person and receive a reply instantly while supplies last!
Writing a letter to Santa is such a fun yearly tradition for every kid, big or small! Kids can practice writing and if they want to, coloring, too! A personalized response in the mail from Santa Claus himself will be the icing on the cake! Just be sure to get them in the mail by December 7!
More Fun Santa Activities!
- Print out this free Santa Christmas Countdown that the littles will love! Glue a cotton ball on Santa each day to give him a beard!
- A quick and easy craft for young children is this adorable and quick Handprint Santa Claus.
- Get those toilet paper rolls out of the craft closet and make some super cute Santa Binoculars!
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