Start with one real moment
A message to Santa does not need to sound perfect. The details that make it feel special are usually small and real: a kind thing someone did, a new skill they tried, a family joke or something they are looking forward to.
If your child is stuck, ask about one moment from today or this week. Let them answer in their own words. You can write it down for them, or help them choose a short detail to share.
- Something kind: “I helped my friend when they dropped their pencils.”
- Something brave: “I tried swimming without my armbands.”
- Something funny: “Our dog stole Dad’s slipper again.”
- Something they worked hard at: “I kept practising my reading.”
- Something they are excited about: “We’re putting up the tree this weekend.”
20 prompts to help children think of a message
Use these as conversation starters, not a checklist. Pick just one or two that suit your child. There is no need to include personal information such as a school name, address or daily routine.
- What made you laugh this week?
- Who did you help recently?
- What is something you are proud of?
- What new thing did you try?
- What was the kindest thing someone did for you?
- What kind thing did you do for someone else?
- What are you practising at the moment?
- What was your favourite family moment?
- What is something you love doing with your brother or sister?
- What made you feel brave?
- What is your favourite Christmas song?
- What Christmas food are you looking forward to?
- What would you like Santa to know about your pet?
- What is one thing you are looking forward to in the holidays?
- What is a silly thing that happened at home?
- What would you like to say thank you for?
- What is something you found tricky but kept trying?
- What would you like to ask Santa about the North Pole?
- What is one thing you hope to do together as a family?
- Is there anything else you would like Santa to know?
Keep it child-led and comfortable
For younger children, an adult can do the typing while the child supplies the idea. Keep their wording where you can; a funny phrase or unexpected detail often feels more personal than a polished paragraph.
For siblings, you can write a shared family moment and include the first names you want Santa to use. If the message is about one child, make that clear so the reply feels relevant. Only share details your family is comfortable putting into an online service.
Turn the idea into a Santa reply
Once you have a moment to share, decide what sort of reply would feel right for your child: warm and reassuring, proud and celebratory, or playful. Keep the story simple and focused on one event so Santa’s reply can respond to it clearly.
Report To Santa lets a grown-up send a short report through the North Pole postbox and receive a personalised Santa voice reply. You can review the details before sending. Find out how a personalised Santa voice message works, or send Santa a message when you are ready.
Common questions
What should a child say to Santa?+
They can tell Santa about one kind, funny, brave or memorable moment, ask a North Pole question, or share what they are looking forward to. A short, genuine detail is plenty.
What if my child is too young to write?+
Ask them a simple question and type the answer for them, keeping their own words as much as possible.
Should I include personal information?+
Only share details needed for the message. Avoid school names, addresses and private routines.