Christmas cards from Santa
Santa is busy, has a long list and does not do small talk. A card from Santa has to be quick, a bit grand and good for a laugh. It is a lovely way to surprise a child, a grandparent or an adult who has not believed in him since 1994 and is secretly pleased to hear from him anyway.
You sign it from Santa, add a few lines of your own, and send it as a link by email or text. You can schedule it for Christmas morning, so it lands when the wrapping paper does. Santa writes in short sentences, mentions the list, and always says he is running behind. Be kind. He is working very hard.
5 things to write inside
Swap in their name. Change anything that doesn’t sound like you.
- sweet Dear [first name], I have checked the list twice. You are on it, near the top. You have been kind this year, more than you know. Leave a biscuit. I will take it from here.
- funny Merry Christmas, [first name]. I have read your emails and the answer is yes, I did notice. You were on the naughty list for four minutes in March. You are back on.
- rude [first name], I have had a look at your year. It was a bit of a shambles. I am putting you on the nice list anyway. Do not make me regret it. Ho ho ho.
- funny [first name], the reindeer say hello. One of them says you owe him a carrot. I am told it was a promise. I am only the messenger. See you at the chimney.
- quiet Dear [first name], the sleigh is packed, the night is long, and I am thinking of you. Be good. Be well. Sleep well. I will be quiet when I come in.
Questions people ask
Can I send a Christmas card from Santa to an adult?
Yes, and it tends to go well. Adults enjoy a card from Santa written with a straight face and a dry joke. Keep it light, add one real detail from their year, and let Santa be mildly disappointed about something small.
How do I make a card from Santa feel real for a child?
Use their name, one thing they did this year and one thing Santa noticed. Keep Santa's tone calm and a little tired. Children can spot a Santa who sounds like their uncle, so keep the language plain and the sentences short.
Can the card arrive on Christmas morning?
Yes. You can schedule it to arrive on Christmas morning. The recipient opens it like an envelope, which fits a card from Santa nicely. It is handy if you want it to land while the household is still in pyjamas.