How to organise a family tradition of writing letters to Santa Claus?

Writing letters to Santa Claus is more than just a way to make a list of gifts. It is a magical ritual that can become one of the most beautiful family traditions, build an atmosphere of anticipation for Christmas and create memories that will last a lifetime. How can you implement such a ritual? Read on to find out. We encourage you to read on.

Creating a special ritual

Choose a specific day, it could be the first Sunday in December, St. Nicholas Day or the evening after decorating the Christmas tree. Repetition will make children look forward to this special moment year after year.

Create the right atmosphere:

• light candles,
• play Christmas carols,
• prepare hot chocolate with marshmallows.

You can also bake gingerbread cookies – they will perfectly complement this magical ritual. Let the children feel that this is a special moment.

Prepare special stationery

Instead of ordinary cards, use coloured paper decorated with Christmas patterns or parchment paper. Hand-decorated cards are also an excellent choice – use sequins, glitter and stickers. Colourful pens, crayons and stamps will make writing a letter a real creative fun.

Reflection, not just gifts

Let the children share their achievements and emotions in their letters, tell about their adventures, write about what makes them happy and what they are grateful for. They can also ask Santa for health for their loved ones, recommend their school friends, etc. This is a great opportunity to talk about values that are more important than material gifts.

Ideas for a postbox for Santa

• The simplest solution: a shoebox painted red or white, decorated with glitter, images of reindeer or stars. Cut a slot for letters and place it in a visible place, e.g. under the Christmas tree or on the windowsill.
• A wooden box is also a great choice – it will serve you for many years and become a family heirloom.
• An outdoor box in the Nordic style is another option. A miniature house or polar station placed at the entrance to your home will add charm to the entire property.

The magical element of shipping

Remember that the letters placed in the box should disappear the next day. In return, a small surprise from Santa Claus may appear in the box, e.g. chocolate or a Christmas trinket – this is a perfect confirmation that the letter has been received.

What to do with children's letters over the years?

An album or a box of memories

Create a special album for letters from subsequent years. Mark each letter with the date and age of the child. Add a photo from that year to make it easier to travel back in time.

Digital archiving

Scan or photograph each letter and create a digital album. This is also an excellent form of keepsake.

• The tradition of reading old wishes

When the children are older, browse through the letters from previous years together on the evening before St. Nicholas Day. It will be a moment full of laughter, emotion and reflection on how quickly time flies.

• Time capsule

Agree that you will open the box with all the letters and souvenirs together when your children turn 18 or start their own families. It will be an amazing experience!

• Observing your child's development

Stored letters are also a way to capture the evolution of handwriting, the artistic level of drawings, and the way thoughts are formulated. It is a priceless keepsake showing how your child grew up.

The tradition of writing letters to Santa Claus is more than just a pre-Christmas custom. It is time spent together, talking about dreams and values, creating a unique atmosphere. It does not have to be perfect, and you do not need to buy expensive accessories. All you need is a little creativity and a sincere desire to spend time together.