Christmas is that time of the year when everything feels merrier. The decorated Christmas trees surrounded by presents are the highlight of this festival. This festival has special value for kids as for them, it is the time to hang up the socks and wait for the Santa. It is also a time for the parents to step into the shoes of Santa. With the kids waiting eagerly for Santa to come and drop in their gifts, it is important that parents do not let their excitement or expectations go down.
Along with dropping in gifts, it is a cool idea to leave a thank you note from the Santa. This will also make them believe that Santa really came to meet them. A personalized note signed by Santa will surely bring a smile to their face. It will add up to their celebration and will make them feel that Santa really chose to give so much time to them. For the children, it is all the small joys that add up to become a great festival. So, if you are keeping Christmas presents for your kids, you should also consider writing a thank you letter from Santa praising them too.
If you are wondering what to write in this thanks note from Santa or how to write this letter, then we have got you covered. In this article, we will take you through a description about this letter, its need and uses and then guide you on how to write it. Furthermore, we have also curated a few ready to use samples of this letter. You can choose any of these templates and write them in the letter from Santa.
What is a Thank You Letter from Santa?
A thank you note or letter from Santa is a letter written on behalf of Santa. Usually, parents write this letter for their kids, signing it in the name of Santa. This letter can make the kids feel special and valued as they might think that Santa left this letter himself. Such a letter can further help make Christmas and New Year merrier for them. It is a greeting that you can write and send along with the Christmas presents. It will surely make the presents better and worth remembering.
In this letter, you can thank your kids for being a good child and let them know why they deserve the special present from Santa. You can also write about what they should do to get more presents from Santa Claus. As kids believe in Santa, there are higher chances of them doing what Santa asks them to do. So, you can use this letter as an opportunity for teaching some good values to your children. Also, you can mention some things about the festival and educate your child about the same. Now, let us move on to the next section.
When is a Thank You Letter from Santa Needed?
A thank you letter from Santa is needed on and around Christmas when people usually expect Santa Claus to come around with a bag full of presents. It is needed to accompany the gifts or presents that you have got for someone on behalf of Santa.
The receiver of the letter would surely appreciate it and cherish it for the longest time. Imagine being a kid and receiving presents and handwritten letters from Santa. Wouldn’t it make your Christmas a perfect one? This is why it is also important to hand write this letter. Handwritten letters have a charm of their own. No one would like to receive typed generic thank you letters from Santa. Thus, you should make sure that you give a personalized touch to the letter by writing it yourself. To make your kids happier, you can use some colored papers and make Christmas drawings to make the letter interesting. If you want, you can buy some Christmas postcards from the market, and write a thank you letter from Santa on them.
How to Write a Thank You Letter from Santa?
Writing a thank you letter from Santa is not a technical thing. However, to help you with this task, we have prepared a step-by-step guide that will ease the process for you. Let’s get started!
- First thing to know before beginning to write a letter is to know if it is a formal or an informal letter. A letter from Santa would be an informal letter so you have the liberty to write it in any way you want. You can choose any format for this letter. However, to make it easier for you, we have provided a sample format for this letter here.
Sender’s Full Name
Your address
Date
Address of the Receiver
Dear _____ (Name of the Recipient),
(Body of the Letter)
With Love,
_____ (Sender’s Name)
- Next, you can write this letter on colored cards using stationary items like colored pens, crayons, sketch pens, etc. You can even use calligraphy pens to make your letter look better.
- To make your child feel happy, you should write some details about him as this would make him feel like Santa knows him. You can talk about how he/ she is a good child and also about their good grades. Basically, you can include anything that you want to praise the child for.
- Through this letter, you can thank them for being a good child and being obedient all year round. This will make them feel that Santa came to them because of their good behavior. This will also motivate them to be obedient in the next year.
- Mention about the present you got for them. Try to ensure that you get something that your child has been asking for.
- Through this letter, you can also ask them to perform specific tasks.
- You should try not to write anything negative in the letter as Christmas is the time for spreading positivity and love. You do not have to scold them for anything wrong they did in this letter. Just point out the positives!
- Write this letter in the tone of Santa by using terms like reindeers, Ho Ho Ho, etc.
- Before ending the letter, wish them a ‘Merry Christmas’ and sign off.
Sample Thank You Letters from Santa
Here, we have prepared a few sample letters from Santa. You can choose to write any of these templates on your postcard and leave them for your child along with their presents. These templates can also be edited easily by downloading them or copy-pasting them. Let us have a look at the templates.
Template 1: Thank You from Santa Note
Sender’s Full Name
Your address
Date
Address of the Receiver
Dear _____ (Name of the Recipient),
I got to know that you have been a very good child throughout the year. You have been helping everyone at home also. I am so happy after hearing this from Mrs. Clause. She also told me that your favorite watch is not working properly and you want to have a new watch soon. I am so happy to tell you that yesterday, I found your wish list watch in a bag. What a magical coincidence it is! So here, I have got it for you.
And I also want to thank you for leaving my favorite cookies on the table. Thank you, my child, for being so amazing. Have a great day and enjoy having your new watch.
Ho Ho Merry Christmas!! Wishing you a very happy new year too. Lots of love and happiness.
With Love,
Santa Claus and Mrs Claus
Template 2: Thank You from Santa Note
Sender’s Full Name
Your address
Date
Address of the Receiver
Dear _____ (Name of the Recipient),
Thank you, my dear child, for keeping patience and making me proud by doing so many good deeds this year. I am so happy to know that you are doing so well in studies and you came first in your class. Elves have helped me decide on your Christmas present. They told me that you are eying on a toy helicopter for so many days. I hope you will like your gift, my child.
Always remember to help everyone and respect your elders. And I must say, you have decorated the Christmas tree so well. I will post a picture of your Christmas tree on my Instagram account once I am back at the North Pole. Thank you, once again, for being such a good girl.
With Love,
Santa Claus and Mrs Claus
Template 3: Thank You from Santa Note
Sender’s Full Name
Your address
Date
Address of the Receiver
Dear _____ (Name of the Recipient),
Ho, Ho, Ho my child! Thank you, _____, for writing such a beautiful letter for me. I am so happy to see that you are growing so fast. I have read your letter and have got all the things that you asked for. These are your rewards for being a good child. Always continue being a good and helping child.
Mrs Claus told me that you have been asking your mom for a kitten for a long time. So I have also got a small white kitten for you as a Christmas present this year. I hope you will like white kitten. Always make sure to feed the kitten on time and take good care of her.
And write a letter and let me know the name you have given to the white angel. Thank you, once again, for being an obedient and lovely girl. Thank you for leaving cookies for me and carrots for my reindeers. I loved them too. Merry Christmas! I hope you have a great new year with your friends and family.
With Love,
Santa Claus and Mrs Claus
Template 4: Thank You from Santa Note
Sender’s Full Name
Your address
Date
Address of the Receiver
Dear _____ (Name of the Recipient),
Thank you, Kelvin, for being such a strong and wonderful child throughout the year. Mrs Claus told me that you will be moving to a big city for your high school. I know you must be feeling afraid to move to a new place but trust me, my child, you will do well and it will be a great experience. You will enjoy yourself in your new home and will have merry days there.
This year, I have got a few gifts for you which I am sure you will need in your high school. Always remember, my child, to be good and humble with everyone. Make many friends and have a great time with them. Be good to them, and they will be good to you.
Wishing you lots of love for the coming year. Enjoy your holiday and Good luck for your future. Thank you for the delicious apple pie that you have made for me and Mrs. Claus. I am taking that with me. Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year!
With Love,
Santa Claus and Mrs Claus
Template 5: Thank You from Santa Note
Sender’s Full Name
Your address
Date
Address of the Receiver
Dear _____ (Name of the Recipient),
Love from the North Pole for the tiny angel! Welcome to a world full of magic and happiness. I am so happy to come to your place on Christmas Eve. as you are sleeping I did not want to disturb you. I know you are very small now and don’t demand anything, so I have got many toys for you which Mrs. Santa got from the North Pole toy store.
Once you grow up as an intelligent and pretty girl, I know you will read my letter and I hope you will like your presents too. Remember to be a good and kind.
I must leave your place now before you wake up and spoil your parents’ sleep. Merry Christmas! Ho Ho Ho!! Mrs Santa has also sent love and blessings for you.
With Love,
Santa Claus and Mrs Claus