Santa Claus Mailing Address

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By having the right Santa Claus mailing address, families can send holiday letters and wish lists to Santa with ease, creating a memorable family tradition to be cherished for many merry Christmases.

Where should you send letters to Santa?

Why Write to Santa

While many children write to Santa Claus in order to share their wish list for holiday gifts, writing to Santa has many other purposes as well.

Parents can…

  • Ask children to include one gift on their list for someone else, and to explain why. This will help children understand the spirit of generosity and giving that is part of the holiday season.
  • Encourage children to send stories, drawings, or other greetings to Santa instead of just a wish list. This is a great way to get children involved who may not be able to write a letter, or to encourage other types of creativity.
  • Remind children to explain their behavior to Santa and discuss why they would still like or deserve gifts. While this should not be used as a punishment, it can help children be aware of the consequences of their actions.

Teachers can…

  • Use Santa letters as an opportunity to teach proper letter writing formats with greetings, bodies, and closures in the right places.
  • Practice penmanship, spelling, grammar, and other skills through Santa letter writing.

No matter why children write letters to Santa, it is important to have the right address so those letters can be mailed appropriately.

Santa Claus Mailing Address Options

Even young children realize that a letter needs a proper address in order to be mailed effectively. Address options vary for different countries, and parents should check with local post offices to see if there is a preferred address for letters that will actually be mailed. Many children’s hospitals and charities also offer seasonal addresses for Santa letters.

In the United States, one official Santa Claus mailing address is:

North Polar – Santa Claus
P.O. Box 56009
North Pole, AK 99705-1099

In Canada:

Santa Claus
North Pole
Canada H0H 0H0

In Great Britain:

Father Christmas
North Pole
SAN TA1

These seasonal addresses may change from year to year, and parents and teachers who hope to use these addresses should be aware that responses are not always guaranteed. While some volunteer organizations do arrange to respond to letters to Santa, many other letters go without any response.

Letters Without Addresses

Instead of using a Santa Claus mailing address that may lead to disappointing silence, parents can opt to send wish lists and Santa letters off by “magic” that will add some wonder and mystery to the season. In some cultures, these magical ways to send letters are preferred, and can be a fun family tradition for years. Popular choices include:

  • Attaching the letter to a helium balloon
  • Burning the letter to become smoke
  • Placing the letter underneath a pillow

Getting a Letter Back

While thousands of letters to Santa go without responses every year, getting a letter back can be a magical moment for any child. An encouraging letter can help build their self confidence and esteem, especially if they have shared their troubles with Santa or discussed their behavior in a recent letter.

Parents can always write a personalized letter back to their child (in disguise, of course), and use the same mailing address as a return address on the envelope. Many companies also offer Santa letters and personalized gifts, which may include customized letters or themed letters that also include religious messages if desired.

Help children write meaningful letters.

Companies offering Santa gift letters include:

The cost of a Santa letter typically ranges from $5-$20 depending on the company and the services they offer, such as the level of personalization, unique postmarks, “Nice List” certificates, photos of Santa, specialized reindeer food, and other novelties.

You can also use the U.S. Postal Services Santa letter service. Read more about in the LoveToKnow Christmas article Free Santa Letters for Kids.

More Santa Letter Tips

For the best letter to Santa, and to keep young children from being disappointed, parents should…

  • Encourage children to write several weeks early if a response is requested.
  • Avoid putting personal information, including a return address, in the letter if there will be no response.
  • Encourage a child to add greetings and other information to a letter so it is not a selfish list.
  • Hide or dispose of letters that are not really mailed so the child will not inadvertently discover them.

Writing to Santa can be a fun and worthwhile activity for children, and with the right Santa Claus mailing address, families can be sure their holiday wishes and greetings will make it to the jolly old elf’s mailbox.

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