Letter to Santa Template
Help your child write a letter to Santa: their name, age, why they have been good and what they wish for. Print a decorated Dear Santa letter with room to draw.
- Free printable
- Name & age
- Space to draw
- Letter & A4
Make the list you want to receive, then print or share it.
List details
My wishes (4)
A Dear Santa letter template you fill in together
Writing to Santa is one of the best parts of Christmas for young kids, but a blank page is hard for a five-year-old. This letter to Santa template gives the letter its shape: "Dear Santa", a line with the child’s name and age, a few sentences about why they have been good, a list of wishes with stars for the ones they want most, and "Love from" with their name. You type it in together on a phone or computer, then print a decorated letter with a red and green border, ruled lines for anything they want to add in their own handwriting, and a box to draw Santa a picture.
How to write a letter to Santa with this template
- Type your child’s name and age. They appear in the first line and the signature.
- Write a few words about why they have been good this year. Let them tell you, and keep their words.
- Add their wishes one by one. Mark the ones they want most as Top wish, which prints a red star.
- Choose a couple of blank lines if they want to write something themselves.
- Press Print or Download PDF, then let them sign it, draw a picture and post it to the North Pole.
Why use this letter to santa template
- Personal, not genericTheir own name, age, words and wishes, rather than a pre-printed letter with a few blanks.
- Room to draw and writeRuled lines and a picture box make it their letter, not just yours.
- A list for the grown-ups tooKeep the wishes as a list, switch the style to a normal wish list and share it with grandparents.
- Free and privateNo sign-up and no email. The letter is created on your device and nothing about your child is sent anywhere.
Common uses
- Family tradition. Write the letter together on the first weekend of December and keep a copy each year.
- Siblings. Make a separate letter for each child with New list.
- Teachers and classrooms. Print letters for a class activity, with blank lines for children to write their own wishes.
- Grandparents. Share the wish list part with relatives who want to help Santa out.
Tips for a magical letter to Santa
- Let your child dictate and type their words as they say them. Spelling mistakes on the handwritten lines are part of the charm.
- Encourage a thank-you or a question for Santa, such as how the reindeer are doing.
- Keep the wish list short: three to five wishes is plenty for younger kids, with one or two marked as Top wish.
- In the US, letters addressed to Santa Claus, 123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888 can be answered through the USPS Operation Santa program. Check their current dates before posting.
- Keep a copy of each year’s letter. They are lovely to look back on.
Christmas list apps and printables compared
| Feature | Digital ToolPad | Wish list apps and registries | Printable templates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account needed | No, for you or for family | Usually, at least for the list owner | No |
| Type your list | Yes, with links, prices, sizes and priority | Yes | No, you write by hand |
| Print or PDF | Yes, Letter or A4, free | Rarely | Yes, fixed design |
| Share with family | Link that opens on any device | Link or invite | Photo or paper only |
| Letter to Santa style | Yes | No | Separate download |
| Gift budget and status tracking | Yes, per person and overall | Some apps | Separate spreadsheet |
| Where your list is kept | Only on your device | On the company’s servers | On paper |
| Claim gifts so nobody doubles up | No (ticks stay on each viewer’s device) | Often | No |
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Example: Leo’s letter to Santa
Leo is 6. His letter reads: "Dear Santa, My name is Leo and I am 6 years old. I have been good this year. I helped with the dishes, I shared my toys with my sister and I learned to ride my bike all by myself. Please say hello to Rudolph." His wishes are a red bike with a bell and dinosaur books (both Top wish), an art set with lots of colors, and a puppy (or a toy one). Two blank lines are left for him to add wishes in pen, and he draws Santa’s sleigh in the picture box before signing "Love from, Leo".
What to expect from the result
The letter fits on one page for a typical list; very long lists continue on a second decorated page. Emoji are not supported in the PDF fonts. The tool prints the letter but does not post it; use your national postal service’s Santa program if you want a reply.
Letter to Santa Template questions
Is this letter to Santa template free?
Yes. Type the letter, then download or print it as often as you like. There is no sign-up, email or watermark.
What should a child write in a letter to Santa?
A greeting, their name and age, something about the year (why they have been good, what they are proud of), the gifts they wish for, a thank-you, and their signature. The template sets this out for you.
Can my child write on the printed letter?
Yes. Add blank lines for extra wishes in their handwriting, and there is a box at the bottom to draw a picture for Santa.
Where do I send a letter to Santa?
In the US, USPS Operation Santa accepts letters addressed to Santa Claus, 123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888. Canada Post, Royal Mail and An Post run their own Santa letter services each year. Check their websites for this year’s deadline.
Can I make letters for more than one child?
Yes. Press New list for each child. Every letter is saved on this device and prints on its own.
Is my child’s information private?
Yes. The name, age and wishes stay in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server, and you can delete the letter at any time with Delete list.