A letter from Santa, with snow to brush off first.

From the North Pole, addressed to them. Write the letter, add the photos, and a film if there’s one to send, so they can hear you say it. Pay once and send the link. They open it on their screen, like the real thing.

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Letter from Santa envelope: what goes inside

A letter

From Santa, in your words: what they did well this year, what the elves reported, and a gentle word about bedtimes.

Dear Maya, The elves report excellent behaviour. Mostly. The broccoli incident has been forgiven.

A postcard

The mince pie and the carrot, half eaten, with a note from the reindeer.

Thank you for the carrot. Crunchy. R.

A film

A message from the North Pole, if someone in your house does a good Santa.

0:45 · Ho ho ho (Grandad)

Stuck for words? What to write in a letter from Santa

How it works

Fill the envelope with a letter, postcards and a film — any mix, up to ten pieces, and one price for the whole envelope by what's inside. Pay once, by card. Send the link now, or keep it sealed until the day: no app to install, it opens on any phone, and it's kept for good.

Letter from Santa envelope questions

How do I make a letter from Santa?

Write the letter as Santa, put their name on the envelope, and put Santa as who it’s from. Set it to open on Christmas Eve, and they brush the snow off to open it.

Is it personalised?

Completely. You write it, so it can mention their friends, their pets and that thing with the broccoli.

How much does it cost?

$1.29 for letters and postcards, $5 with a film. One price for the whole envelope, up to ten pieces, paid once by card through Stripe. No subscription.

Do they need an app?

No. One link, opened in the browser on any phone, tablet or computer. They tap the seal and the envelope opens.

When should I send it?

Whenever you like. Send the link straight away, or send it now and set the day and time it opens — until then they’ll see the sealed envelope and a countdown.

Can I change it after I’ve paid?

Until they open it, yes. Sign in with the email you paid with and change what’s inside; the link stays the same. You can’t add anything that costs more than you paid, and once they’ve opened it, it stays as it is.

How long does it last?

For good. They can open it as many times as they like. A film is kept for a year after it’s first opened, and they can save their own copy.

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Say it properly.

Five minutes to write. One payment. One link they’ll open more than once.

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