Ideas to help you write a letter to Father Christmas in English
Writing to Father Christmas is a perfect activity to practice vocabulary, basic structures and personal expression. Here you'll find some ideas that can help you write a perfect Christmas letter, depending on your level and age.
Basic structure for the letter
1. Greeting
- Dear Santa,
- Hello Santa Claus,
- Hi Santa,
2. Introduction (Brief presentation)
- My name is… and I am … years old.
- I live in… with my family.
- I hope you and the elves are well!
- I’m writing to tell you about my year and my Christmas wishes.
- I hope you are having a good season at the North Pole.
3. “I have been…” (Behaviour/ achievements)
You can explain something positive that hapened during the year, a nice way of connecting with tradition.
- This year I have tried to be kind and helpful.
- I worked hard at school and learned new things.
- I helped my family at home.
- I tried my best to be a good friend.
4. “My Christmas wishes” (What you would like to ask for)
You can practice your vocabulary and petition structures.
- I would like…
- Could you bring me…?
- I really love…
- This Christmas, I would be happy to receive…
- If possible, I would love…
- One of my wishes this year is…
Ideas to ask Father Christmas:
- Toys, books, clothes, school material.
- Experiencies (a course abroad, a summer camp, to learn something new).
- Non-material wishes: good health, family time, good friends, peace.
5. Wishes for others (Very educational and it makes the letter feel warmer)
- I also wish happiness for my family.
- I hope my friends have a great Christmas.
- Please bring something special for my little brother/sister.
6. Closing
- Thank you, Santa!
- Merry Christmas!
- With love,
- Best wishes,
Signature: Name
Ideas depending on age range
For 7–10 year-olds:
- Write about your favourite toy.
- Share a small anecdote.
- Make a drawing and describe it in two sentences.
- Write three things that make you happy at Christmas.
For 11–13 year-olds:
- Write about something you have learnt or improved during the year.
- Ask for something for yourself and for somebody else.
- Describe how you celebrate Christmas at home.
- Express a wish for the world for next year.
For 14–16 year-olds:
- More mature themes:music, sports, technology, books.
- Write about your goals for next year.
- Explain why you are asking for certain presents.
- Include a more reflective tone or a humorous one, if you prefer.
Simple example for 7–10 year-olds
Dear Santa,
My name is Laura and I am 8 years old. I have been kind and helpful this year.
For Christmas, I would like a book and a new backpack. Please bring something nice for my little brother too!
Thank you! Merry Christmas!
Love, Laura
Example for 11–16 year-olds
Dear Santa,
I hope everything is going well at the North Pole. This year I’ve worked hard at school and tried to be a good friend.
For Christmas, I would love some art supplies and a new hoodie. I also wish to go back to my favourite English Summer Camp.
Thank you for reading my letter.
Best wishes, Alex
