Would your child enjoy a free mailed letter from Santa? Who wouldn’t? A letter from Santa can be so fun to receive. And, here’s a secret. It can be a great way to set expectations for your child as far as what is going to be under the tree on Christmas day.
I used this idea with my boys when they were beginning to have doubts about Santa. It was a great way to keep the magic alive for just one more year. (we all know at some point, they’re going to learn the truth on the school bus!)
During this busy season, I hope you can take time to create memories and enjoy activities together. Kids enjoy these Christmas activities and it gets everyone away from their gadgets for a while.
Please note: This is a list of places of where you can get a letter from Santa mailed to your child.
Most are free, some are worth the few bucks they are charging. But, if you are looking for a Letter to Santa template, I have that in a separate post.
Free Letters from Santa Claus by Mail
Some of these examples of letters from Santa require planning.
If you’re short on time or missed the deadline to receive one of these letters from Santa, don’t lose hope! You can still type up a letter from Santa. Insert a fancy signature using a script font. Then, either take it to the post office yourself to mail, or you can email it to a friend to do for you.
You can exchange with a family so that you mail their letters and they mail yours. This way, the child still receives it in the mail which will increase authenticity.
Letters from Santa Claus from Santa Claus, Indiana: Since 1914, children have enjoyed receiving letters from Santa Claus for free. You can receive a written letter from Santa Claus as well!
Mail a letter with a legible return address to:
Santa Claus
PO Box 1
Santa Claus, IN 47579
Every letter mailed to Santa Claus before December 21st, will receive a letter back from Santa Claus himself! The earlier you can send in your letter the better.
These are volunteers hard at work so if you would like to help pay for postage, donations would greatly be appreciated. They can be sent to the address listed above as well.
Kids really enjoy this one, and make sure that you point out the postmark on the envelope.
USPS Operation Santa Program: This classic program lets kids send letters to Santa, which can be adopted by volunteers who send gifts in response. It’s a lovely way to get a letter from Santa while helping others during the holiday season. You can find more information and participate at USPS Operation Santa​ (USPS Operation Santa® Program).
Remember that in order to receive a letter from Santa, kids should write a letter to Santa. These fun, memorable activities can be a great way to practice handwriting, fine motor skills, language, literacy and so much more.
Macy’s Mail a Letter to Santa
Macy’s will donate $1 for every mailed letter to the Make a Wish Foundation, up to $1,000,000.
FREE Santa Tracker
Track Santa at NoradSanta.com. This free site takes a minute to load. You can see where Santa is on his journey and how soon they need to get in bed so he can make his stop.
I wish you a happy season!
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