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Encouraging letter from Santa: free and editable

For a child who has had a bumpy stretch. Santa says he sees the effort, that nobody is perfect, and that there is time to finish the year well. No threats.

What you type stays on your device. It is not sent to us.

How to use it

  1. Type your child's name and, if you like, your town.
  2. Pick the letter.
  3. Print it or save the PDF.
  4. Fold it into an envelope addressed to your child, and leave it in the mailbox or by the fireplace.

Write the envelope in handwriting your child does not know. A snowflake or star sticker makes a good North Pole seal.

What the letter says

With the example names. Yours will have the names you type.

Dear Emma,

I am writing to you from my desk at the North Pole, with a cup of cocoa and my big book of names.

I know this year has had some hard days. Everybody has them, even me. What matters most to me is that you keep trying, and I can see that you do.

There is still time before Christmas. Each day, try one kind thing: help someone, use gentle words, or listen the first time. I notice the small things, and they add up fast.

I believe in you. I'll see you on Christmas Eve when I fly over your town.

Your friend, Santa Claus

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