How to Write a Letter to Santa With Your Kids
Writing a letter to Santa is a holiday tradition many kids look forward to, and it can double as handwriting practice and a quiet moment to talk about the year. A simple structure helps: a greeting, something they are proud of from the year, a question for Santa, a short wish list, and a thank-you. Younger children can dictate while you write, or draw pictures of their wishes. Keeping the wish list short also opens a natural conversation about choosing what matters most. A printable letter and wish list template makes the activity feel special and gives you a keepsake to save each year.
Practical tips
- Use a simple structure: greeting, something they are proud of, a question, wishes, and thank you.
- Let younger kids dictate or draw instead of writing.
- Encourage a short wish list, such as three items, to keep expectations realistic.
- Add a line about something kind they did for someone else this year.
- Take a photo or save a copy of the letter as a yearly keepsake.
- Plan when and how the letter will be 'sent', such as leaving it by the tree or mailing it.
Frequently asked questions
When should kids write their letter to Santa?
Many families write it in late November or early December so there is time to plan around the wish list.
What should a letter to Santa include?
A greeting, a few things about their year, any questions for Santa, a short wish list and a thank-you are a good structure.
Is the template printable?
Yes. The letter to Santa and wish list set is a digital printable you print at home.