There’s nothing more magical than watching your child light up as they reach out to Santa Claus. Whether they want to write a letter, leave a message, or get a personalized video straight from the North Pole, there are so many simple and memorable ways to bring the magic of Christmas to life.
Here are the best ways for kids to contact Santa Claus this holiday season—through letters, calls, apps, videos, and more.
Easy Ways to Contact Santa Clause
1. Send Santa a letter in the mail.
Kids can send a heartfelt letter straight to the North Pole with Santa’s official address. This address has been verified by the USPS and will go right to his home!
Santa’s official USPS address:
Santa Claus
123 Elf Road
North Pole, 88888
2. Receive a Call or Video from Santa Clause
Children can receive a video or call messages from Santa through the Portable North Pole website and app.
3. Talk to Santa on Alexa
Did you know you can ask your Alexa device to call Santa? Here is how to talk to Santa on Alexa:
- Simple Commands: Say, “Alexa, call Santa,” or “Alexa, open Call Santa Claus”.
- Using the “Hey Santa” Personality (Requires Setup):
- Say, “Alexa, enable ‘Hey Santa'”.
- Parents must approve this in the Alexa app (you might need to sign in and verify).
- After setup, you can use “Hey Santa” as a wake word to ask questions, hear jokes, or get news from the North Pole.
- What to Expect when you call Santa on Alexa:
- Fun interactive activities like singing songs or playing games.
- Messages from Santa, elves, and other holiday characters.
- Holiday jokes and stories.
- Santa answering questions about the Nice List or his reindeer.
4. Call Santa for FREE (and leave him a voicemail)
Call The Original Santa Hotline: 980-HI-SANTA or 980-447-2682. No matter where you are in the world, you can reach Santa. His hotline is open 24 hours a day, covering all 22 different time zones. Whether it’s morning or night, Santa is always ready to listen.
5. Use a Santa Letter app.
Apps make it easy for kids to send letters, track Santa, or receive customized messages. Some even include North Pole games and countdown timers.
Look for apps like: Santa’s Letter App, Santa Tracker
There are so many charming ways for kids to contact Santa Claus—whether they prefer old-fashioned letters or digital magic. Choose the ones that feel right for your family and enjoy the joy it brings to your home this Christmas season.
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