Writing to Santa
We’re no longer accepting letters for this year’s program. You’ll find instructions below on how to send a letter when we’re back next holiday season!
Share Your Details
Include first name, last name, full return address, and your holiday wishesSend It to Santa
Put Santa’s address and postage stamp on the envelopeBe on Time
Key 2025 dates will be announced ahead of the holiday seasonHow To Write a Letter
Some must-do’s to remember when crafting your letter to Santa.
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123 Elf Road
North Pole, 88888
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Make Your Letter Even Better
Santa has a lot of letters to read, so here’s how you can make his job easier:
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- Write legibly
- Include your full name and address in the letter
- List the gifts you want in order of preferences
- Be specific about the gifts you’re asking for
- Don’t ask for gifts that might be too expensive
Resources and Tips
Download and print one of our templates in case you need a little help.
Helpful Tips
P.S. Here are some things to remember:
- For a family: group all your family’s letters in one envelope and include additional stamps depending on the weight
- For an organization or classroom: send all letters individually in their own standard size letter envelope, each with a First-Class stamp
- Don’t include any 3D art
- You can submit a letter even if you don’t have an existing USPS Operation Santa account