Writing to Santa
Santa will begin accepting this season’s letters on September 14. You’ll find instructions below on how to send a letter.
How To Write a Letter
Some must-do’s to remember when crafting your letter to Santa.
Write Santa’s mailing address on the envelope
Santa
123 Elf Road
North Pole, 88888
Keep in mind
Keep in Mind: Sending a letter does not guarantee that your letter will be posted for adoption, adopted, or that a gift will be received.
Include your full name and return address along with your apartment number in the upper left corner
Attach a First-Class™ stamp in the upper right corner
Make Your Letter Even Better
Santa has a lot of letters to read, so here’s how you can make his job easier:
Write legibly
Include your full name and address in the letter
List the gifts you want in order of preference
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
Families that send their letters together have a better chance of being posted together! Group all your family’s letters in one envelope and include additional stamps depending on the weight.
For an Organization or Classroom
Send each letter individually in its own standard letter-size envelope. Each letter should have a First-Class™ stamp and a return address that shows where the child will be staying during the holiday, so Santa knows where to send gifts.
For All Writers
Keep your creation flat. Glitter or glued-on objects like macaroni and beads can prevent your letter from being uploaded to the site.
Only writing a letter?
Only writing a letter? You do not need a USPS Operation Santa account to submit a letter. Accounts are for letter adopters only.
