Send Your Favorite Child a Personalized Letter from Santa

If your children believe in Santa Claus, I’m sure they’ve written him a letter. How excited would they be to receive a letter from Santa and Mrs. Claus?

My family is very large, nine girls. We all have children, grandchildren, and even a few great-grandchildren. Many years ago when my two boys were quite young, I got the bright idea to send them a letter back from Santa and Mrs. Claus. This was way before anyone dared, much less could afford, have their own computers. I did them on something most people have never used, a typewriter. My sister’s thought this was a great idea and talked me into sending them to their children too. This quickly became a cherished family tradition.

Recently, my son was telling a friend about this tradition. He had seen several ads on the internet saying your child could receive a letter from Santa. Upon checking out several websites, he was shocked to find the prices ranged from $9.95 to $19.95. He called to ask which one I used because I sent so many. To his surprise, I told him I made them up and used my knowledge of each child to personalize it.

Parents, Grandparents, Aunties, Uncles, any one can do it, and it just takes a few minutes. I start with telling them I can’t wait to visit them at their home on Christmas Eve. I make up a little story about something Santa, Mrs. Claus, the reindeer and elves are doing for fun at the North Pole. I always add how proud Santa is of some accomplishment they achieved during the year. This can be a sport they played, good grades, or just keeping their room cleaned. If they put cookies out for Santa, remember to say thank you for the treat. I always add a note for them to remember to be good all year, not just during the Holidays. I usually mention a sibling, cousin or friend in the letter too.