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Thursday, December 13, 2007

Letter From Santa. Send A Letter From Santa

Letter From Santa. Send A Letter From Santa

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Lyrics

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Lyrics

You know Dasher and Dancer, and Prancer and Vixen,
Comet and Cupid, and Donner and Blitzen,
But do you recall, the most famous reindeer of all?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Had a very shiny nose,
And if you ever saw it,
You could even say it glows.

All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names;
They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games.

Then one foggy Christmas Eve,
Santa came to say:
"Rudolph with your nose so bright,
Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?"
Then how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee,
"Rudolph the red-nosed Reindeer,
You’ll go down in history."

Why is Rudolph's Nose Red? Santa Reindeer Facts

Why is Rudolph's Nose Red? Santa Reindeer Facts

It's no wonder Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer is the most famous member of Santa's team -- on top of being a skilled flyer, his nose, as his name suggests, glows bright red. This unusual variation on the reindeer nasal prominence could have all kinds of benefits, the most important of which would involve guiding Santa's sleigh.

According to folklore, if the weather's ever bad on Christmas Eve, Santa's cleared for flight -- by the FAA, for that matter -- thanks to the brightness of Rudolph's nose.

But how does Rudolph's nose actually work? How could one reindeer create a light bright enough to lead a sleigh through darkness and inclement weather? And how could a reindeer actually develop a red nose?

Although no one may ever know for sure just how Rudolph got his unusual nose, we at HowStuffWorks have what we think is the most logical explanation for how the doe-eyed deer guides Santa's sleigh: science.

Rudolph could use something many organisms use on Earth in order to create natural light -- a neat little scientific trick called bioluminescence. Animals can make their own light by mixing certain chemical compounds together to produce a glow. The reasons vary -- fireflies, for instance, flash light at each other in order to attract mates, while some fish that live very deep in the ocean use light to locate prey.

Rudolph could use his bioluminescent nose in order to locate a safe route for Santa's sleigh, but how would it work?

There would be three parts to his nasal beacon. The first would be just like any other reindeer nose (so his playmates technically shouldn't have shunned him from any reindeer games in the first place). He would breathes oxygen through it, and it would be made up of two layers -- the dermis, the thick, inner layer of skin that contains blood vessels and hair follicles, and the epidermis, the thin, outer layer that you can see and touch. The other two parts, however, would set Rudolph apart from all the other reindeer.

The second part is a thin, enclosed layer of a light-producing organ between the dermis and the epidermis. Inside this layer is luciferin, a light-producing substance, and luciferase, an enzyme that catalyzes the light-producing reaction.

The third part is where the "red-nosed reindeer" part comes in. Most bioluminescent life forms, like fireflies, produce green light. The outermost part of Rudolph's nose, however, would be a red phosphorescent layer -- once the light-producing organ started creating light, the phosphorescent part of his nose would absorb the green light and emit a red light.

How would his nose get so bright, though? Bioluminescence often requires another substance, like oxygen, to make light, and Rudolph would breathe lots of oxygen right near the light-producing organs, providing enough reactions for long, intensely shiny bursts of light.

But why is Rudolph the only reindeer with a nose that glows? In the next section, we'll learn about how and why Rudolph has a muzzle like no other.

So we know that Rudolph stands out a bit from other reindeer, but how could something like this have happened? Could Santa be some kind of a mad scientist, tweaking reindeer DNA for his own benefit, or could Rudolph's nose be a biological accident?

It's possible that Rudolph's bright honker could be a reindeer atavism. But what's an atavism?

An atavism is a trait of distant ancestors that randomly pops up in modern-day organisms -- a whale with legs or a human with a tail are two examples. These traits may have served a purpose for the animal way back when, but for whatever reason the trait was "silenced" over time, every once in awhile making a rare triumphant return in modern times. Could distant reindeer ancestors of Rudolph have needed to produce light in order to survive in the wild? You'll find most reindeer in Scandinavia, and it does get pretty dark there during the winter -- so could Rudolph's ancestors have needed a better way to get around at night?

But that doesn't explain why only Rudolph has a bioluminescent nose. When we look closer at Rudolph's childhood, however, it could be that his bright nose was a rapid evolutionary adaptation. It's possible that the real reason Rudolph couldn't play in all those reindeer games was due to his poor eyesight -- he developed the red nose in order to compensate, and it just happened to save Christmas when Santa really needed it.

Although his playmates treated him like a misfit in the beginning, Rudolph actually proved himself to be the stronger specimen. Determined to excel, he could have adapted out of necessity. The question now is whether or not future generations of reindeer could also take on Rudolph's unique traits.


Monday, December 10, 2007

Santa Naughty Letters.

Santa's letters reveal naughty and nice of family business

I was in a local department store one evening last week when what to my wondering eyes should appear but Santa Claus. The Jolly Old Elf was sitting on a big red Santa throne, hearing the holiday wishes of little kids who came to perch on his knee. My wondering eyes also spotted Santa's mailbag leaning against the back of his chair with the top open. I shouldn't have, of course, but I did. I sneaked a peek at a few letters from family businesses to Santa and at Santa's replies. Here are some samples.
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Dear Santa: I know this is the time of year when you're finding out who's been naughty and who's been nice, so I want to jump in and give you the totally true facts before you hear a bunch of baloney from my brother. In the first place, I did not - repeat, did not - promise him that I would finish the tax returns by April 15. I told him we were supposed to file the returns by April 15, but I never said I would actually do it by then. That's when all the trade conventions are on. Hey, what would you do, fuss with a Form 1120 or roll around in the surf at Waikiki? Then it was one thing after another - summer vacation time, the office Halloween party, Thanksgiving. Before you know it, penalties and interest. OK, old guy, now you get the picture. Happy holidays and fly safe. Oh, and don't forget that my new pool table is due here not one day later than December 25. With firm expectations, Marty

Dear Marty: Actually, I heard from your brother last May. He sent a short note describing the situation and closed with a P.S. that said "Just watch." I see you when you're sleeping, Marty, and I know when you're awake. I also know when you're goofing off instead of taking care of business. I might be a couple of years late with that pool table, but look for an eight ball in your stocking - if you hang it up on time. Santa
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Dear Santa: According to my notes from last December, I specifically asked you for a ski cap, a Lamborghini and a 10-foot mahogany executive desk with a matching high back chair inscribed with our family real estate company's logo and the legend, "Approach meekly, supplicant." All I got was the cap, and it was a little small. Is the other stuff on back order or something?

Tell you what. If you get the desk and the Lamborghini here this year, I'll shelve my plans to put condos on that little plot of yours way up north, and we'll call it even. Deal? Mike

Dear Mike: Sorry, sport, no deal. You got the cap because those other things weren't exactly in line with the spirit of the season. (Too bad about the fit; maybe your head is bigger than I thought.) And I have to tell you, Mike, it's really bad form to arm-twist Santa. I looked up the zoning on my little plot up north and also on that 50 acres of wetlands you've staked out for a shopping center. You've been a bad boy this year, Mikey, real bad. Santa
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Dear Santa: Please help settle a family dispute. When I was a kid, I left homemade cookies on the hearth for your Christmas Eve snack and a small bundle of hay for your reindeer. I've urged my own kids to do the same as a gesture of gratitude. But they're miffed by the menu. They want to set out a plate of imported tofu with wild honey for you and organic sprouts for the deer. I know you deserve the best, but I'm a single-mom shop owner, and that's a bit rich for my budget. Whatever happened to the thought-that-counts tradition? Come down on my side, will you? Sincerely, Lucy

Dear Lucy: I'm a big supporter of traditions. After all, I've been one for several hundred years. Maybe your kids don't know what a basically simple guy I am, or maybe they've been watching too much TV.

Try this. Leave the cookies and milk for me and the sprouts for Dasher and the gang. It'll be a good example of family compromise, and the reindeer will have a Christmas dinner to remember. And I seem to recall that simple gifts given with love are what this holiday season is all about. Santa

Happy holidays to family businesses everywhere!

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Jingle Bell Rock. Christmas Lyrics

Jingle Bell Rock. Christmas Lyrics
Bobby Helms

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square
In the frosty air.

What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet
That's the jingle bell,
That's the jingle bell,
That's the jingle bell rock.

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Christmas Downsizing . 12 Days Of Christmas Law Suit

Christmas Downsizing

Also See 12 Days Of Christmas Funny Letter

Today's global challenges require the North Pole to continue to look for better, more competitive steps. Effective immediately, the following economy measures are to take place in the "Twelve Days of Christmas" subsidiary:

The partridge will be retained, but the pear tree never turned out to be the cash crop forecasted. It will be replaced by a plastic hanging plant, providing considerable savings in maintenance.

The two turtle doves represent a redundancy that is simply not cost effective. In addition, their romance during working hours could not be condoned. The positions are therefore eliminated.

The three French hens will remain intact. After all, everyone loves the French.

The four calling birds were replaced by an automated voice mail system, with a call waiting option. An analysis is underway to determine who the birds have been calling, how often and how long they talked.

The five golden rings have been put on hold by the Board of Directors. Maintaining a portfolio based on one commodity could have negative implications for institutional investors.
Diversification into other precious metals as well as a mix of T-Bills and high technology stocks appear to be in order.

The six geese-a-laying constitutes a luxury which can no longer be afforded. It has long been felt that the production rate of one egg per goose per day is an example of the decline in productivity. Three geese will be let go, and an upgrading in the selection procedure by personnel will assure management that from now on every goose it gets will be a good one.

The seven swans-a-swimming is obviously a number chosen in better times. Their function is primarily decorative. Mechanical swans are on order. The current swans will be retrained to learn some new strokes and therefore enhance their outplacement.

As you know, the eight maids-a-milking concept has been under heavy scrutiny by the EEOC. A male/female balance in the workforce is being sought. The more militant maids consider this a dead-end job with no upward mobility. Automation of the process may permit the maids to try a-mending, a-mentoring or a-mulching.

Nine ladies dancing has always been an odd number. This function will be phased out as these individuals grow older and can no longer do the steps.

Ten Lords-a-leaping is overkill. The high cost of Lords plus the expense of international air travel prompted the Compensation Committee to suggest replacing this group with ten out-of-work congressmen. While leaping ability may be somewhat sacrificed, the savings are significant because we expect an oversupply of unemployed congressmen this year.

Eleven pipers piping and twelve drummers drumming is a simple case of the band getting too big. A substitution with a string quartet, a cut back on new music and no uniforms will produce savings which will drop right down to the bottom line.

We can expect a substantial reduction in assorted people, fowl, animals and other expenses. Though incomplete, studies indicate that stretching deliveries over twelve days is inefficient. If we can drop ship in one day, service levels will be improved.

Regarding the lawsuit filed by the attorney's association seeking expansion to include the legal profession ("thirteen lawyers-a-suing"), action is pending.

Lastly, it is not beyond consideration that deeper cuts may be necessary in the future to stay competitive. Should that happen, the Board will request management to scrutinize the Snow White Division to see if seven dwarfs is the right number.

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

How Santa Climbs Down The Chimney

How Santa Climbs Down The Chimney

By the time the holiday season is in full swing, curious, knowledge-seeking children have lots of questions about Santa Claus and Christmas. How does Santa make it around the world in one night? Do reindeer really fly? Why do people keep giving us fruitcakes?

One of the most difficult questions that parents are faced with has nothing to do with reindeer flight or the physics of Santa Claus's flight path -- it's a practical matter concerning a chimney. After all, according to Christmas folklore, when Santa drops by your house to deliver his presents, he doesn't knock on your door or break any windows in the process. Instead, after landing on your roof, Santa climbs down the chimney, stuffs your stockings, places gifts under the tree and takes a quick milk-and-cookies break before climbing back up the chimney.

But how does Santa get down your chimney in the first place? Can he even fit into a chimney? (He's both jolly and big, thanks to all those Christmas treats.) Does he drop straight down, or does he use special climbing equipment? And what happens if you don't even have a chimney? Does that mean people without chimneys don't get any presents at all?

Although no one may ever know for sure just how Santa operates, we at HowStuffWorks have what we think is the most logical explanation for how the big guy gets down small spaces: science, in the form of miniaturization technology. What does this mean? It's actually as simple as it sounds -- Santa could use this technology to actually shrink the size of his body.

­Michael C. LaBarbera, a professor of organismal biology and anatomy and geophysical sciences at the University of Chicago, believes that reducing the distance between molecular bonds could do the trick. There's a lot of empty space between the nucleus of an atom and the electrons surrounding it, so moving everything closer together could potentially decrease the size of an object. The mass of the object stays the same, of course, so that may explain any loud crashes that might come from the fireplace if Santa slipped [source: University of Chicago].

But what about Santa's suit? If he compresses his body to a small enough size to fit through the chimney, wouldn't the suit just crumple into a mess since it isn't a part of him? Santa's suit would need to protect him from any radiation produced by Santa's Antimatter Propulsion Unit in his sleigh, as well as be threaded with carbon nanotubes. This would allow the suit to compress as Santa himself compresses. His belt would also be equipped with a grappling hook, making his descent into your living room a bit smoother.

But what about any burning embers from yule logs in the fireplace? Santa's rubber-soled boots would be flame-retardant and come with removable galoshes so that he wouldn't track any ashes around the house.

If there's no chimney, of course, he could just open your front door and walk right in -- sometimes you have to go low-tech. But a chimney entrance would be preferable since it's the most direct path from the roof to the Christmas tree. Plus, there's the show-off factor -- what else would you expect from a guy who can travel around the world in one night?
Source. How Stuff Works

How does Santa make it around the world in one night

How does Santa make it around the world in one night

For all of you Santa Claus doubters out there wondering how the big guy can make it across the world in one night, take a good look at "Star Trek." Although the U.S.S. Enterprise is a fictional spaceship from a fictional television show, the idea of traveling at superluminal speeds -- faster than the speed of light -- throughout space is a very real concept.

When Einstein wrote down his famous E = MC2 formula, he was saying that mass is energy in a very concentrated form. If you could take matter and convert it into energy, it would create an incredible amount of energy. Think about it -- the C2 in that equation is the speed of light (300,000 miles per second) times the speed of light. Even if you had a tiny bit of mass -- the letter "M" in the equation -- the letter "E" on the other side of that equation can be really big. So how do you make that "E" big enough to travel around the world in one night -- on a sleigh with nine or more reindeer, for that matter?

Although no one may ever know for sure just how Santa operates, we at HowStuffWorks have what we think are the most logical explanations for how the big guy accomplishes all that he does: science and technology. And we think that Santa could have mastered the power of antimatter, the same concept NASA is hoping to use to build its own version of the U.S.S. Enterprise.

Santa and his elves would have to outfit his sleigh with a Stardust Antimatter Propulsion Engine. This device would allow Santa to deliver toys around the world in one night and be back to the North Pole in time for a Christmas Day feast.

How Santa's Sleigh Works

How Santa's Sleigh Works

On Christmas Eve, millions of children around the world will settle uneasily into bed, hardly able to contain themselves. What vision could possibly dance through their heads, turning them into twitchy, restless insomniacs for just one night? Is it the Sugar Plum Fairy from Tchaikovsky's ballet "The Nutcracker" or the sugarplums from Clement Clarke Moore's poem "The Night Before Christmas"? Can sugarplums really do such a thing?

Chances are the children are thinking about toys, Santa Claus and his team of reindeer -- if the children have been nice this year, jolly old St. Nick should be landing his sleigh on their roofs sometime late in the night.

Everyone has their own traditional image of Santa's sleigh, but could there be more to it than just a sled and a team of reindeer? Although no one may ever know for sure just how Santa operates, we at HowStuffWorks have what we think are the most logical explanations for how the big guy accomplishes all that he does: science and technology.

Sure, demystifying Santa's modus operandi puts us at risk of getting nothing but coal in our stockings this year, but it's all for the noble pursuit of yuletide knowledge. After all, have you ever wondered how Santa's sleigh flies? What about the reindeer? And how does Santa fit all of those presents into one bag? In the next section, we'll look at the possible technology behind Santa's sleigh.

Rustic on the outside and state-of-the-art on the inside, Santa's sleigh would have to be a marvel in engineering. These are the main parts of the sleigh that would be needed to get Santa across the world in one night.

The Sleigh's Interior
The front of the sleigh's dashboard would be dominated by Santa's own GPS navigator -- the elves would map out millions of destinations before Christmas Eve, just to make sure Santa doesn't miss anyone. The device would also have a built-in Naughty-or-Nice sensor that keeps Santa updated on children's activities. This is important, as even the most minor of naughty deeds committed within the last few hours of Dec. 24 can determine whether or not a child receives a shiny lump of coal.

A speedometer on the far left of the dashboard would allow Santa to monitor his flying speeds. On the far right would be a radio communicator -- Mrs. Claus sends broadcasts, and the elves update Santa with weather reports and toy inventory.

For in-flight entertainment, we'd like to the think that the elves would have installed an iPod dock -- perhaps even a red-and-green iPod, which would come with enough memory to play Christmas songs for the entire year through. There would also be a hot cocoa dispenser in the middle of the console, and fuel for the reindeer (in the form of carrots) in a compartment located on the left side of the sleigh.

Transdimensional Present Compartment (The Bag)
Ever wonder how Santa fits all of those presents into one bag? Think of a transdimensional present compartment in the form of a traditional gift sack, which would act as a portal between the sleigh and the North Pole. However, we'd also like to think that Santa may have harnessed the power of nanotechnology and found a way to miniaturize millions of presents into one large bag. But this information remains unconfirmed.

The Stardust Antimatter Propulsion Unit
What is antimatter? Is it some kind of magical substance Santa uses to power his sleigh?

Antimatter is the opposite of regular matter -- the mirror image of normal particles that make up everything we can see or touch. The big draw to antimatter is the amount of energy it helps create. When antimatter and matter come into contact, they annihilate each other -- breaking apart into tons of smaller particles -- and 100 percent of their masses convert into energy.

Although antimatter propulsion rockets are mainly used in science-fiction shows to allow spaceships to travel at warp speed, the possibility of designing one is very real -- NASA is currently developing one that would get us to Mars within a matter of weeks. [source: NASA]

Santa's would have to be way ahead of the game, however, and we'd like to imagine that he has his own custom Stardust Antimatter Rocket. It would be small enough to install in the back of his sleigh and fast enough to deliver every present to all good children across the globe. Of course, if the rocket ever malfunctions, the reindeer would be there to back Santa up.

Turn Yourself Into Santa Claus with SantaSnaps

Turn Yourself Into Santa Claus with SantaSnaps

SantaSnaps is pretty much like Photobooth, except it doesn’t have near as many features as Photobooth, and it has a holiday twist.

You can take a photo of yourself, someone you love, or someone you hate for that matter, and deck their halls with enough Christmas cheer to make you feel wonderful.

SantaSnaps is a Cocoa Duel project by John Casasanta (Which I believe means “Santa House” in Spanish) and is a fun family time waster.

Just think - when Uncle Carl has one glass of Egg Nog too many, and passes out in your Dad’s recliner, you can take a couple of snapshots, then turn him into an Unconscious Alcoholic Elf.

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Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Santa Claus Letters. Testimonials From Santa Claus House Letters

Santa Claus Letters. Testimonials From Santa Claus House Letters

A simple letter from Santa Claus can do so much for your child, friend, relative, even adults. Below is proof of the success one feels when someone receive a letter from Santa. Note that Santa Claus House also offers letters from Santa for the Adult...hey, we are still kids at heart. Make someone smile today. Visit: Santa Letters. The Santa Claus House Has Lowest Prices On Santa Letters and So Much More. We Recommend Santa Clause House For Exceptional Service and Products. Click Here Now

"Once again this year I find myself looking forward to my children receiving a letter from Santa Claus House. They are now 12 and 14 and are just as excited as me. Last year I sent them to my niece and nephews and never let on to their parents. You can only imagine the joy and surprise on the whole families faces."
-Jenni, Australia

"Dear Santa Claus, I got your letter and do I really own a part in the North Pole? How's Mrs. Claus doing? Thanks for the deed and the sticker and the letter. Me and my little sister can't wait until Christmas Day. Thanks for everything."
-Hayley, recipient of Santa letter and deed

"My son has this morning received his letter from Santa, I just had to write and say how wonderful & authentic they are. It was my first year of ordering and certainly won't be the last, what a fantastic service I only wished I found you sooner!!"

-J.H., England

"Dear Santa Claws, I got your note. Thank you for the note. I rily beleve in you Santa Claws."
-Ali, recipient of Santa letter

"My wife has just received her "Letter from Santa" (wink, wink) today. She phoned me at work to say she spent the first ten minutes laughing to herself, before realising she was on Santa`s Naughty List. I would like to send Santa a huge Thank You, as my wife is going all-out to get on Santa's Good List and earn her badge. She says she already has a Lump of a Husband and doesn`t want the Lump of Coal too. The best few dollars I've ever spent!!"

-Paul, UK

"Dear Santa, thank you for sending me a letter. Now I have a question for you. When you said I was almost at the top of your list, did you mean good or bad list? Tell Rudolph and the rest of the gang I said Hi! I'll be sure to put out lots of cookies and milk for the reindeer! Have a holly jolly Christmas ride!"
-Erika, recipient of Santa letter

"I've just got to write and let you know, I've been sending the Santa letters and book to each new batch of grandchildren...for probably 14 years - and each time, the children have been so surprised and delighted to hear from Santa...the "excitement," when my little grandchildren bring their letters to me to see, gives me great pleasure."

- Marion, USA

"Dear Santa, Thank you for all the stuff you have given me, especially the DEED to One Square Inch of North Pole, Alaska. I am so proud of me beening near the top of the good list. Are my sisters on the good list too?"

- Kayla, recipient of Santa letter and deed

"...in hopes that someday I would send for a letter from Santa for my own children. Well, that day has arrived, and I can't tell you how thrilled I am to have the distinct privilege and opportunity to share the magic with my own children. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!"
- Denise, USA

"Dear Santa Claus, thank you for the letter. And thank you for saying I look good in my glasses. And you [look] good, too, and so does Msr. Claus and how are you injoning the summer?"
-V.K., recipient of mid-year Santa letter

"Just a line to let you know - very pleased customer here! I ordered 45 North Pole property deeds... I was very, very happy. Everyone... loved it, thought it was a unique gift...my only complaint: how do I top this next year? Keep up the good work."
- Nancy, USA

"Dear Santa, Thank you for the letter, Santa, and I wrelly like your picter that you gave me and I like you wife and your Rudolph."
- Yuri, recipient of Santa letter

"Just a note to say thank you very much. Customer service such as you have displayed is rare these days and is very refreshing to see. Again, thank you."
- Lyn, USA

"Dear Santa Claus, I'm 11 years old I got your letter. I also got the letter that you gave me last year. I sort of ript it open but just the envelope got ript but the letter was ok! P.S. I will always believe in you Santa Claus."
-Roxana, recipient of Santa letter

"I have been ordering your letters for about 20 years. I have not only sent them to my children, but I have sent them to friends and my parents and co-workers. Just about everyone I know has gotten a letter from Santaland....My children are older now and they are starting to send them to friends. I just want to say thank you to each and everyone of you in Santaland...and that you don't only bring smiles to children, but to us big children also."
- Nancy, USA

"Dear Santa, Thank you for the latter from last year. I will always believe in you."
- Gabe, recipient of Santa letter

"I have depended on Santa Claus House for so many years now. My oldest granddaughter is twelve now and has always had a letter from Santa, stamped Santa Claus House. Thank you very much for being so reliable. I recommend you to any parent or grandparent wishing to add some holiday cheer to any child in their life. You add so much to our holidays. Thank you again."
- Sherley, USA

"Thank you very much for the stiker. I hanged it up on my dresser. Merry Cristmas."
- Emily, recipient of Santa letter

"Thank you for doing this service for our children. This is my 8th year of ordering letters and I am as excited as the children are when the letters arrive. God bless you."
- Phyllis, USA

Monday, December 3, 2007

Letter from Santa - Personalized Letters truly from Santa Claus!

Letter from Santa - Personalized Letters truly from Santa Claus!

FREE personalized Santa Stop Here door hanger

Santa letters carrying the collector's favorite Santa Claus postmark!

A letter from Santa Claus....


Just imagine, at a time when your dreams are of that magical visit from Santa Claus, in the mailbox finding an unmistakable envelope that even at first glance leaves no doubt from whom it came.

Share that level of excitement with the ones you care about most with his or her very own personal letter from Santa Claus!

Beautifully embossed stationery.
Choice of stationery and letter style.
Include accomplishments & wish list.
Commemorative Santa Claus Postmark.

Your child's magical belief in Santa Claus happens just once in a lifetime!

Letters from Santa Claus... discover a family holiday best kept secret!
Do you remember how exciting it used to be to get something...anything in the mail? Now imagine if that something was a personal letter from Santa Claus...that mentions everything on your own wish list and what you have done to deserve them.

For years it has been a favorite family Christmas tradition to travel, sometimes several hundred miles away, to our small southern Indiana town named after Ol' St. Nick himself, Santa Claus, Indiana. In fact, being coined as "Santa's own personal post office" the Santa Claus Post Office processes more mail during the months of November and December than all other months combined!

When a child, anticipating the most magical time of the year, poetically writes her heartfelt letter to Santa Claus there is no doubt in her mind that her letter will be delivered. You might be surprised, however, to learn she's most likely correct. You see, even if the envelope bares nothing more than Santa's name inscribed in crayon but with the utmost sincerity, like thousands do every year that letter will most likely make it to Santa Claus...Santa Claus, Indiana that is. But what if Santa could respond to her with a personal letter of his own? Well now he can!

Knowing how much this one simple family tradition means to so many already we have brought this unforgettable holiday treasure to your home via the power of the internet. Using our simple and fun online Santa Letter Creator you can easily personalize your letters in minutes. Then, beginning the first week of December when the commemorative Santa Claus postmark becomes available, these truly magical letters, along with the personalized Santa Stop Here door hangers, are postmarked and mailed straight to your child's mailbox.

Plus, order now and in January, as Santa relaxes on the beach after a long Christmas season, he will write a message of encouragement like only he can and send it on an oversized post card. This is truly an opportunity to create a level of excitement that will only come once in a lifetime.

Designed by a child, Santa wouldn't have it any other way.
Each year a competition is held for the prestigious honor of designing Santa's official postmark. Children submit their entries hoping that this year's Santa Claus Postmark, the only one of it's kind, will bare their initials as the artist at hand. The chosen postmark will then be used from December 1st through Christmas Eve at which time it will be retired to the "Holiday Hall of Fame" never to be used again. The Santa Claus postmark has grown in popularity in stamp enthusiasts and memorabilia collectors all over the world.

Why a letter from Santa Claus?
It's true that as we get older we are taught that when something seems too good to be true than don't believe it because it probably is. Our children, however, look for reasons to believe. It's their imaginations that fuel their hopes and their dreams which in turn shape our future.

Your child will literally be amazed as to how Santa himself knows so much about him. The fact that he knows all of his accomplishments is proof that he really does keep a close eye all year long.

These letters from Santa truly remove doubt in so many children each year who might be wondering if Santa is real extending their belief, if even just one more year, in the most wholesome and generous concept to which they will ever be exposed...a.k.a. Santa Claus.

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Many parents and grandparents comment each year as to how out of all the money spent on gifts the one aspect they will all remember most is actually where they spent the least. The look in your child's face when they read their personal letter from Santa is impossible to articulate. Don't let this once in a lifetime opportunity pass you by. Request your personal letter from Santa Claus right now. You will be extremely glad you did! FREE personalized Santa Stop Here door hanger

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Proof of Santa Claus Evidence Kit

Proof of Santa Claus Evidence Kit

Santa is real and now you have the evidence to prove it!
Santa Claus Evidence Kit! Proof of Santas magical visit

There comes a time when a everyone just needs a little proof! Well here it is....the official Santa Claus Evidence Kit that proves once and for all that Santa is real and visited your house!

Our Santa proof evidence kit proves that Santa was here and is designed to convince even the most skeptical.

On Christmas morning simply place the items included in the kit around the house for your children to easily find. Then watch their excitement triple when they realize that Santa must have been there.

"When my children came down the stairs before we were out of bed and saw evidence Santa was there our daughter Amanda ran to our room to tell us Santa actually is real! The evidence kit gave her at least one more year to believe...thanks to you." -Susan M.

In today's communication world it has become quite a challenge to maintain our children's belief in the Santa Claus with which we all grew up. Parents and grandparents worldwide have successfully used this unique proof Santa does exist to extend their children's magical belief in Santa that happens only once in a lifetime.

Santa proof evidence kit is packed with authentic proof of Santa's visit.
We know that our children are very smart (when they want to be) and will recognize a cheap imitation immediately. That's why our creative team with the utmost attention to detail has created evidence of Santa's magical visit that even the CSI team would have a hard time discrediting.

Santa's Sleigh License - Made of the same materials as most any driver's license containing all the pertinent information about Santa Claus must have been dropped when Santa was unloading presents from his bag of toys.

Santa's Thank You Card - A beautifully foil stamped and embossed thank you card that only Santa could have left thanking your children for the delicious snack left out for him and the reindeer. Two cards are included; one with a message and one blank in case you want to write your own!

Santa's Glove - An authentic white glove that Santa must have removed to eat the snacks left for him by your children. This glove is made of cotton and sized to fit Santa's hand.

Santa's Eye Glasses - Wire-frame glasses just like Santa wears can be placed any place Santa could have left them. These glasses will pass even the most skeptical child's inspection.

Best Decorated Tree Ribbon - How many kids can say Santa gave them a ribbon for the best decorated Christmas tree? Not many...but now your children will have bragging rights as they show-off this unique ribbon only Santa would have thought to leave on their tree.

Full Instructions - To complete this kit we've included a list of suggested instructions as to how to get the most out of this one-of-a-kind Christmas treasure.

Your child's magical belief in Santa really does happen just once in a lifetime!
When is the last time you couldn't sleep you were so excited about something? Was it when you believed in Santa yourself or maybe the excitement of seeing your children open their gifts from Santa Claus? Your children will always remember their belief in Santa and how much it meant to them the rest of their lives. This is what will fuel your children's desire to do the same for their children and so on.

There is a way too short window when you have the opportunity to really make Christmas magical not just now but for the rest of your children's lives. Extend that magical belief as long as possible with a Santa Proof Evidence Kit. Your children will remember it and talk about it forever!

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Santa Claus Boot Print Kit

Santa Claus Boot Print Kit

Leave Santa's boot prints of magic snow throughout your home.
Santa Claus Boot Print Kits

Leave Santas Boot prints throughout your home.

Santa's boot prints in glistening snow strategically placed throughout your home on Christmas morning will go a long way to help solidify your child's magical belief in Santa.

With a few sprinkles of Santa's Snow Crystals on these Santa Boot Print templates you can safely leave Santa tracks anywhere in your home!

"My husband and I left Santa's prints all around the fireplace and it was the first thing our little girl saw on Christmas morning. It was like flipping on a switch. She just kept saying Mommy, Santa was here, he was actually here. I knew I heard him last night!" -
Marietta G. Jacksonville, FL

Your children just won't stop talking about how Santa really came to your house and all the wonderful presents he brought with him. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Santa's Magical Boot Print Kit is designed to remove all doubt in Santa Claus.
Seeing is often believing so how can your child possibly doubt Santa Claus after seeing absolute proof of his visit to your house? Each Santa Boot Print Kit comes with everything you need to place authentic Santa tracks throughout your home.

Santa's Boot Print Stencils - Each kit comes with both a left and a right flexible plastic stencil of an unmistakable Santa's boot print. These stencils are designed to create a perfect impression of Santa's boot print of magic snow Santa tracked in from the North Pole.

Santa's Magic Snow Crystals - A magical mix of white snow and glittering "ice crystals" taken directly from the North Pole and placed in this convenient shaker to easily sprinkle over Santa's boot print stencils. Each shaker will make about 10 to 12 boot print impressions.

Complete Set of Instructions - A list of suggestions to make the most out of this magical holiday occasion.

Don't let this once in a lifetime opportunity pass you by.
Your children are desperately looking for reasons to believe in Santa Claus and will hold on tightly to any shred of evidence that Santa Claus is for real. To a child, Santa Claus is this larger than life icon representing complete selflessness and a love for children like no other. Extending their belief in Santa Claus only exposes them to the most wholesome and generous concept of their lifetimes that much longer.

Besides, the look on their face on Christmas morning when they see Santa's tracks throughout your home is absolutely priceless. While supplies last, order your boot print kit today!


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How to write a letter to Santa

How to write a letter to Santa

Writing a letter to Santa can be the high point of every child’s Christmas dream and also a fun way for parents to gauge what their child wants for a Christmas gift. Children have been penning letters to Santa ever since this festival came into being; writing to the portly gentleman is not only exciting, it also reestablishes their faith in this festival of giving and receiving. Here are a few tips to help children write a letter to Santa.

Some suggestions

Take some paper and a pen or ask your elders (parents or older siblings) and also enlist their help in writing the letter.

Begin the letter by addressing Santa as Dear because it pleases him no end and also because he is such a dear.

Next you could tell Santa how good you have been through the year (very good, mostly good or not so good). It does not matter what you say because Santa always knows, so it is better to stick to the truth.

Tell Santa how big you have grown since last year so that he knows exactly what kind of gift to get for you.

Tell him what you want most and follow your request with the magic words ‘please’ and ‘thank you’; you should let Santa know how well mannered you are.

Let Santa know what other things he could get for you in case he cannot find the perfect gift.

Do’s

Remember to end your letter by thanking Santa and signing your name after writing ‘love’ or ‘yours sincerely’ just before your name. Remember to send your love to Mrs. Claus as well as the elves and the reindeers.

Remember to give the letter to some elder in the family to post it for you.

Don’ts

Don’t ask for unreasonable things like an air gun or a fisherman’s knife when you know that you are too young to own such things. Such demands will make Santa sad.

Don’t forget to send the letter well in time for Christmas so that Santa is able to fulfill your request without any hitch.

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Elf Yourself. Turn Yourself Into An Elf

Elf Yourself. Turn Yourself Into An Elf

You may never have felt the impulse to "turn yourself into an elf," but once you see this Yuletide e-card from OfficeMax the urge could wash over you. We usually hang back from highlighting promotional sites (unless they involve Bob Dylan) but ElfYourself is just too funny to ignore.

Begin the "elfamorphosis" by uploading one or more JPEG images of you and your loved ones to the site. Follow the few simple steps. Once your smiling mugs are firmly in place on top of the dancing, velvet-clad bodies of Santa's little helpers, blast the ebullient greetings off to everyone you know. There's something about placing your partner's frozen smile on top of the freewheeling impish forms that will crack you up every time. At least, it did for us. Elfin hilarity is guaranteed.

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Sunday, December 2, 2007

Letters to Santa Flood Alaskan Town

Letters to Santa Flood Alaskan Town

(AP) It's a name that needs no address. Everyone knows Santa Claus lives at the North Pole. So letters sent to the roly-poly icon find their way to the small town of North Pole deep in Alaska's interior, including those simply addressed to Santa. Last year, 120,000 letters arrived from 26 countries, not counting the thousands with no return address.

Those that do have return addresses usually get a reply and a North Pole postmark in a holiday effort that has delighted children all over the world for decades.

Letters trickle in year-round in the community of 1,600, where light poles are curved and striped like candy canes and streets have names such as Santa Claus Lane and Kris Kringle Drive. Around Thanksgiving, they start pouring in by the thousands each day as Christmas approaches. Even stampless letters get through, a rare exception for the U.S. Postal Service.

"This is special because it has Santa's name on it," said Debra Cornelius, a supervisor at the main post office in nearby Fairbanks, where the letters are processed during the holiday rush.

"It's what makes Christmas magic for children," Cornelius said. "Why not make that available for them?"

Gabby Gaborik is among several dozen volunteers who believe in the Santa cause, opening crates full of letters, as many as 12,000 a day come crunch time. With 6,000 now arriving daily, volunteers are hustling to send off preprinted replies to children who sent return addresses.

"We try to keep the big guy mystical, so we sign off as Santa's elves and helpers," Gaborik said.

In his 10 years as an elf, Gaborik has seen every kind of request. There are the children who want the latest toys and gizmos they see on TV. There are the children who ask for miracles, orphans wanting their mother back for Christmas or a father back from Iraq, even though he died there. Many letter writers point out how good they've been. Some enclose a dollar bill to cover postage.

Gaborik still marvels at a missive that arrived three years with a Michigan postmark and no postage stamp. It was addressed to Santa Claus and had no return address. Inside was a thousand-dollar money order and an anonymous note that said: "If you are who you say you are, you'll put this to good use."

Volunteers bought postage stamps for the effort.

"I believe Santa Claus has qualities that represent the good in everybody, and people reach out to that," Gaborik said. "Santa Claus represents their validation as a good person, when everything today is so quick, so hard, so bang, bang, bang."

He fished a random letter out of a pile. This one ran the gamut. The writer, Ashley, wants only one thing, an iPod Nano, but then asks: "What list am I on, the naughty or nice list? If I'm on the naughty, what could I do to get of (sic)?" Then comes the hook: "And how many cookies do you think you can eat on Christmas night?"

No matter how cookies in the lure, Santa and his helpers never make any promises in writing.

Ideally, parents and other adults write their own Santa replies, put them in a stamped, self-addressed envelope and tuck them into a larger envelope addressed to the Fairbanks post office.

Either way, replies get a North Pole postal cancellation mark, complete with a half-moon drawing of Santa's face. The Fairbanks post office also stamps the postmark on thousands of Christmas cards and packages diverted through Alaska from outside the state each year.

Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks also runs a Santa letter project. Santa's Mailbag was started in 1954 by base weather forecasters.

Last year, more than 4,000 letters were received and followed up with replies from base volunteers. Many of the letters came from children of military families stationed in the lower 48 states and abroad, but civilian children also are welcome to write, said Staff Sgt. Melody Goode.

Even late letters get a reply, Goode said.

"It says something like 'Thanks for writing. Santa's been real busy,' anything the kiddies might want to hear," she said.

Writing A Letter to Santa. How To Write To Santa Claus

Writing A Letter to Santa. How To Write To Santa Claus

We all love jolly and kindly Santa Claus. We love everything about him - from his red suit with white trimmings to his snow-white beard, his ever smiling face and twinkling eyes. He and his group of other elves keep a record of the good and bad deeds of all the children in the world throughout the year and the requests sent by them. Then, the good children have their wishes fulfilled and receive presents they requested from Santa on Christmas Eve while. Mrs Claus is good too. She keeps herself busy in her kitchen and prepares delectable cookies and cakes, crackers and puddings, candies and candied fruits to be delivered to children, when Santa is distributing his gifts. Here are some tips on writing letters to Santa:

* It will be thoughtful to write letters to Santa much before Christmas Eve, so that your request can be processed in time and does not get lost in the last-minute frenzy on Christmas Eve.

* Remember, Santa has to fulfill requests of millions of children every years and it costs money. So, keep your requests simple. Don't be greedy and do not ask for expensive gifts. Keep your list short.

* Make sure that you thank Santa, Mrs Claus and their elves, for all the hard work they are doing. They need to be appreciated too.

* Tell Santa, where he can find milk and cookies for him or hay and sugar for his reindeers at your home, so he doesn't have to waste time looking for them.

* Wash your red stockings well or polish your boots well in readiness for Santa. Tell Santa, where he can find them such as - hanging from the fireplace, on the windowsill, near the doorway or outdoors.

* Tell Santa why you think you deserve your Christmas gifts, whether you have been a good child last year and that you are sorry for doing anything naughty in the past year.

* Santa loves kind children. So, this Christmas you may ask something for somebody else that you think needs a Christmas present more than you.

* Write neatly. It will make it easier for Santa and his elves to read and understand what you want.

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Reindeer Jokes. Santa Reindeer Jokes

Reindeer Jokes. Santa Reindeer Jokes

What does Rudolph want for Christmas?
A pony sleigh station!

What do reindeer hang on their Christmas trees?
"Horn"-aments!

Why did the reindeer wear sunglasses to the Christmas party?
Because he didn't want to be recognised!

How can Santa's sleigh possibly fly through the air?
You would too if you were pulled by flying reindeer!

What would a reindeer do if it lost its tail?
She'd go to a "re-tail" shop for a new one!

Why is Prancer always wet?
Because he's a "rain"-deer!

Which reindeer has the cleanest antlers?
Comet!

When should you give reindeer milk to a baby?
When its a baby reindeer!

Why does Scrooge love all of the reindeer?
Because every buck is dear to him!

Which of Santa's reindeer has bad manners?
"Rude"-olph!

What do you call a reindeer wearing ear muffs?
Anything you want because he can't hear you!

What do reindeer always say before telling you a joke?
This one will "sleigh" you!

How does Rudolph know when Christmas is coming?
He looks at his calen-"deer"!

Where do the reindeer like to stop for lunch?
"Deery" Queen!

What do you give a reindeer with an upset tummy?
"Elk"-a-seltzer!

How do you get into Donner's house?
You ring the "deer"-bell!

What's red and white and gives presents to gazelles?
Santelope!

How many reindeer does it take to change a light bulb?
Eight! One to screw in the light bulb and seven to hold Rudolph down!

Did Rudolph go to a regular school?
No, he was "elf"-taught!

Why did Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer cross the road?
Because he was tied to a chicken!

What's red and green and guides Santa's sleigh?
Rudolph the red-nosed pickle!

Did you hear that one of Santa's reindeer also works as a maid?
Yup! Comet cleans sinks!

Why do reindeer wear fur coats?
Because they look silly in snowsuits!

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Christmas Jokes

Christmas Jokes

What did the dog breeder get when she crossed an Irish Setter with a Pointer at Christmastime?
A "pointsetter"!

What do sheep say to each other at Christmastime?
Merry Christmas to ewe!

What do sheep say to shepherds at Christmastime?
Season's Bleatings!

How do sheep say Merry Christmas in Mexico?
Fleece Navidad!

How do Chihuahua's say Merry Christmas?
Fleas Navidog!

What's the best thing to put into Christmas dinner?
Your teeth!

Why should Christmas dinner always be well done?
So you can say "Merry Crispness"!

Knock Knock.
Who's there?
Mary.
Mary who?
Mary Christmas!

A definition of Christmas:
The time when everyone gets "Santa"-mental.

What’s red, white and blue at Christmas time?
A sad candy cane!

What did one Christmas cracker say to the other Christmas cracker?
My POP is bigger than yours!

Knock Knock.
Who's there?
Donut.
Donut who?
Donut open 'til Christmas!

What do you call an elf who steals gift wrap from the rich and gives it to the poor?
Ribbon Hood!

What comes at the end of Christmas Day?
The letter "Y"!

What do angry mice send to each other in December?
Cross mouse cards!

What's the difference between the Christmas alphabet and the ordinary alphabet?
The Christmas alphabet has "no EL"!

What did Adam say on the day before Christmas?
It's Christmas, Eve!

What happens if you eat too many Christmas decorations?
You get "Tinsel"-itis!

"Do you ever buy any Christmas Seals?"
"No, I wouldn't know how to feed them."

What is the best key to get at Christmas?
A turkey!

What's the best thing to give your parents for Christmas?
A list of everything you want!

Why is it so cold at Christmas?
Because it's in Decembrrrr!

What kind of Christmas tree comes from Hawaii?
"O Tanning Palms"!

What do wild animals sing at Christmastime?
Jungle bells, jungle bells, jungle all the way!

What's the favourite Christmas Carol of new parents?
Silent Night!

Where do mistletoe go to become famous?
"Holly" wood!

What did one Christmas light say to the other Christmas light?
You light me up!

A Christmas thought:
STRESSED is just DESSERTS spelled backward.

Why do Mummies like Christmas so much?
Because of all the wrapping!

Friday, November 30, 2007

Frosty the Snowman

Frosty the Snowman

Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul, with a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of coal. Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale they say. He was made of snow but the children know how he came to life one day.

There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found. For when they placed it on his head he began to dance around "Oh"...

Frosty the snowman was alive as he could be and the children say he could laugh and play just the same as you and me.

Thumpetty thump thump thumpety thump thump; Look at Frosty go. Thumpetty thump thump thumpety thump thump; Over the hills of snow

Frosty the snowman knew the sun was hot that day. So he said "Let's run and we'll have some fun now before I melt away".

Down to the village with a broomstick in his hand. Running here and there all around the square saying "Catch me if you can".

He led them down the streets of town right to the traffic cop. And he only paused a moment when he heard him holler "Stop!"

For Frosty the snow man had to hurry on his way. But he waved goodbye saying "Don't you cry, I'll be back again some day".

Thumpetty thump thump thumpety thump thump, Look at Frosty go.

Thumpetty thump thump thumpety thump thump Over the hills of snow.

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house.
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there,

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads,
And Mamma in her kerchief and I in my cap
Had just settled down for a long winter's nap;

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the luster of midday to objects below,

When what to my wondering eyes should appear;
But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer;
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in an instant it must be Saint Nick.

More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name:

"Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet !On, Cupid! On, Donder and Blitzen.
To the top of the porch, to the top of the wall!
Now, dash away, dash away, dash away all!"
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky;
so up to the housetop the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of toys, and Saint Nicholas too.

And then in a twinkling; I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof;
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney Saint Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;

A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler just opening his sack.

His eyes, how they twinkled! His dimples, how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!

His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath;

He had a broad face and a a little round belly
That shook, when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly.

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed, when I saw him, in spite of myself;

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk,

And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down on a thistle.

But I heard him exclaim 'er he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night."

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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.
Editorial Page, New York Sun, 1897

We take pleasure in answering thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun:

I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, "If you see it in The Sun, it's so." Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus?
- Virginia O'Hanlon

Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the scepticism of a sceptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men's or children's, are little. In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.

He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The external light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.

Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies. You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if you did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that's no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.

You tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived could tear apart. Only faith, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding.

No Santa Claus? Thank God he lives and lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay 10 times 10,000 years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!

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Tale of 2 Christmases

Tale of 2 Christmases

Ginny and her sister lived with their mom. Their dad didn't live there anymore. He moved to another house across town. Every night, Ginny would ask Santa if he could please bring her dad back to live with them again.

Ginny went to bed on Christmas Eve, wishing with all her heart that her dad would be there in the morning. In the middle of the night, she heard her door open. She looked up, and there was Santa Claus! "Ginny," he said, "Your daddy loves you very much. And your mom does too. But sometimes, grownups can't live together any more.

"My present to you and your sister, Ginny, are two Christmases--one with your father and one with your mother, who both love you very much!"

From that day forward, Ginny learned that the spirit of Christmas is the love that families have for each other, no matter where they are.

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Monday, November 26, 2007

Write A Letter To Santa. Tips On Writing A Letter To Santa Claus

Write A Letter To Santa. Tips On Writing A Letter To Santa Claus

Have you got as far as "Dear Santa" and are now stuck for words ?
If the task has fallen to you to show your children how to write their first letter to Santa, you're in for a fun and inspiring time - kids imaginations are wonderful and when it comes to Christmas, they get so excited.

Children love to write letters to Santa Claus. Usually parents lend a hand.

How should a parent help a child write a letter to Santa Claus?

Here are some tips that will make your child’s letter to Santa more than just a list of gifts he or she wants.

Dear Santa……… (or you can address it to Father Christmas, if you prefer)

First of all, a letter to Santa should be a personal message from your child to Santa Claus, not to a parent or grandparent.

The child’s own words should be used and his or her personality should shine through. Very young children ages 2 to 5 can draw or cut out pictures to show gifts they want for the holidays.

The parent can write down words just as the child says them. Encourage your child to watch as you print and say the letters out loud. Talk about the sounds the letters make. Show the child how to leave a space between each word.

Kindergarten through Third Grades

For children in kindergarten through third grade, making a chart of words is a great idea.

The child can think of words first, get help spelling them, illustrate them, and then write the letter by himself.

5 and 6 year olds will need a bit of additional help. It helps to have a chart showing the form of a letter to Santa, for example, showing where to put the date, the greeting, the body of the letter, and the closing.

Your child should tell Santa the good things they have done during the year, as well as what they wish for as gifts.

Grades 3 through 5

Children in grades 3 through 5 probably don’t believe in Santa Claus, but can be encouraged to write a letter anyway, “for fun”.

Encourage your child to tell what good deeds he/she has done during the year and how he/she has helped others.

Have the child put in a “Good wishes to Rudolf and Santa's elves.”

The child can also tell “Santa” their goals and hopes for the coming year.Parents can respond to these letters, giving advice and sending love to their children.

Keep the letters to Santa Claus for posterity.

All children should send best wishes to everyone at the North Pole!

The letters may be mailed to: Santa Claus, The North Pole, The Arctic, Earth, The Universe

Tips On Writing A Letter To Santa Claus

What will the child learn by writing a letter to Santa Claus?

Children will learn to spell words, learn the form of a letter and how to address an envelope, and, perhaps, how to use a computer or will improve their handwriting.

They'll also have a whole lot of fun and the pre-Christmas excitement will be evident on their smiling faces.

10 Tips For Writing Your Christmas Letter
Write your Christmas letter with a friend, your spouse, or your sister. It's more fun when you share memories and laugh and cry about the year that's gone by. Drink cocoa and have some cookies while you work.

Use a computer so that you can make corrections and revisions easily. Don't forget to run the spell checker to make sure that your letter is perfectly spelt. However, if you're not using the latest technology, a hand-written letter is always wonderful to receive. Be sure someone proof reads it before it's sent.

Use special holiday paper that can be purchased at most office supply stores. Or you can use colored paper and add pictures and borders (red/green or red/gold can be effective combinations). You can even buy pre-cut cards shaped as Christmas trees! Use a pretty font and dress the letter up with some bold type or Christmas stickers.

Start your Christmas letter with holiday wishes and questions about your friends' and relatives' health and well-being. Tell everyone you miss them.

Next, describe your year. Don't brag! Both happy and sad events should be included. Include any major milestones - birthdays, graduations, weddings. Tell a cute story or two. Let the kids write their own bit, if they're old enough. Keep it under two pages!

Then, send more wishes for wonderful holidays and a Happy New Year

Sign your letter by hand

Use a decorated or colored envelope - you can add a seasonal stamp or if you're into rubber stamping, you can hand decorate your envelopes with special stamps

Include recent family pictures

Mail it early - this means you can save on postage and be one of the first to arrive

So, grab a friend, heat up some cocoa, and start writing!

But I hate letter-writing ...

You could set up a website or blog with your latest photos on - why not use the letter to get people to join you on one of the many social networking sites, so that it's not another year until you find out what's happening with them. This way, next year, all you'll need to send is a simple card!

Should I email it?

Whilst there's no reason why not, it could get lost in the spam and there's something better about sending something through the holiday post.

Hope you enjoy writing your letters to Santa Claus this holiday season!

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