Ho Ho Ho! I hope you’re as excited as I am about Christmas this year. The snow is falling at the North Pole and right now all the elves are taking a little break from the workshop to go outside and make some snowmen. But don’t worry, “Child's Name”, I’ll make sure they get back to work soon and wrap something very special for you. I heard that you’ve got your heart set on “present they are hoping to get”.

Well, what a year it’s been. I can’t believe you’re "Child's Age" already. I’ve checked my special list twice and I’m very glad to say that your name is on the ‘Nice’ list, so well done for being so good this year. But it’s not quite Christmas yet, “Child's Name”, so remember to keep trying as hard as you can.

This morning, I saw the elves wrapping a present for “Name of best friend, family member or pet”. I hope you’re taking care of each other, because good friends and family are one of the most important things you will ever have. I can’t wait to visit “The town where Santa will be dropping off his/her presents” on Christmas Eve, because the children there always leave me lots of mince pies! To be honest, I think I’m going to have to go on a diet next year. My suit is starting to feel a bit tight and Mrs Claus says my belly is getting too big.

Well, “Child's Name”, I’d better go and feed the reindeer. They’re going to need all their strength if they are going to fly all around the world again. Rudolph is really looking forward to December 24th and he has asked me to remind you to leave a carrot for him, because that’s what keeps his eyesight sharp and his nose so red.

Ho Ho Ho! How are you? And how does it feel to be "Child's age"? Wow, I still remember when you were just a little baby! There's been a lot of snow here at the North Pole this year. As you can imagine, it looks very beautiful outside, but my toes are freezing, so I’m just warming my feet by the fire. I’ve been very busy reading through all the letters I’ve received from children all over the world. I love reading, “Child's Name”, and I hope you do too. Remember, reading is very important.

The elves are working overtime in the workshop to make sure all the presents are wrapped in time for December 24th. I checked my ‘Nice’ and ‘Naughty’ lists and I was very happy to see how good you’ve been this year. I heard you are hoping to get “present they are hoping to get”, so make sure you’re on your best behaviour and I’ll see what I can do.

Please wish “Name of best friend, family member or pet” a very merry Christmas from me. I’m very glad that you are both on the ‘Nice’ list this year. I’ve been keeping an eye on “The town where Santa will be dropping off his/her presents” through my magic telescope and I’m really looking forward to visiting. I’ve been feeding Rudolph some special reindeer food to keep his nose shiny and red. Mrs Claus says I feed him too much and that he is starting to get fat like me. Hmmmm… I’m starting to get hungry, “Child's Name”...... I’ve already had 17 mince pies today… One more won’t hurt, will it?

Right, I’d better go and check on the elves. Sometimes, they get so excited about Christmas, they start singing and dancing in the workshop when they are supposed to be working! I don’t want any presents being forgotten, do I?!

Dear baby “child’s name”,

I can’t believe you are finally here. “Child’s age” already? And what a beautiful little baby you are. You wouldn’t believe how many little babies were born this year, but I can safely say that you are one of the most special. Your mommy had to do a lot of hard work to bring you into the world, so you should be very proud of her. I hope you are looking forward to your very first Christmas, “child’s name”.

I can’t wait to see you for the very first time and bring you your first ever Christmas presents. I promise I’ll try to be as quiet as a mouse so that I don’t wake you up. As this is your first Christmas, you’ll be glad to know that you are on my ‘Nice’ list, but remember that the older you get, the more important it is to be as good as you can be. I hope your mommy keeps this letter as a reminder. The elves tell me that “present they hope to get” would be the perfect present for you, so I will do my best.

This morning I saw the elves wrapping a present for “name of best friend, relative or pet” and it reminded me of something I wanted to tell you. Friends and family are the most important thing you will ever have, “Child’s name”, and you should always do your best to take care of them. I want you to remember that every single day.

Well, baby “child’s name”, I’d better go and check on Rudolph and give him his dinner. He’s going to need all his strength if he’s going to make it all the way to “child’s town” to drop off your presents.

Ho ho ho! How are you? And how does it feel to be “child’s age”? Time goes by so quickly, doesn’t it? I still remember seeing you for the first time when you were just a baby. Anyway, I’m writing this letter because I heard some worrying news from the elves. They said that you are not sure whether to believe in me anymore. I hope it isn’t true, “child’s name”, but don’t feel bad. It’s perfectly normal to have doubts about things as you get older. That’s just part of life.

I remember the first time someone told me that reindeer could fly. I didn’t believe it was possible until one cold and snowy night, a whole group of reindeer flew right over my head. I nearly fell over! I knew from that day forward I was going to be a believer. I decided I would believe in things even if I couldn’t see them.

Sometimes, as people get older, they stop believing in the magic of Christmas which means they stop believing in me too. This makes me sad, but the thought of all the boys and girls who do still believe always cheers me up. I am very, very real, “child’s name”. And just to prove it, I’m going to deliver something extra special for you this year. I heard you’ve got your heart set on “present they hope to get”, so make sure you’re as good as you can be.

Maybe I should get Mrs Claus to write you a letter too. She says I’m getting too fat for my suit and my loud snoring keeps her awake at night, so she knows how very real I am! But she still loves me very much. You see, “child’s name”, that’s something else I believe in, even if I can’t see it. Whatever you do in life, you must never stop believing in love, because friends and family are the most important thing you will ever have. Oh… that reminds me… please say hello to “name of friend, relative or pet”.

Don’t ever stop believing, “child’s name”. Remember, I will always believe in you.

Ho ho ho and a very Merry Christmas from the North Pole! I hope you’re looking forward to the festive season as much as I am. It’s hard to believe you’re so grown up. Astonishing, isn’t it? What’s even more astonishing is the fact that (even at the grand old age of “adult’s age”) you are still as much of an immature little shit as you ever were. I suppose some things just don’t change.

Anyway, I hope you’re keeping well, “adult’s name”, and that life is turning out as you had hoped. Don’t worry if it isn’t. It rarely does. Do you really think it was my dream to spend countless Christmas Eves freezing my arse off delivering presents to godforsaken hell-holes like “adult’s town”? No, of course it wasn’t! Whatever problems you’ve got, just be grateful you don’t have to spend your days staring down the arse of a reindeer. It’s not like I can even quit. Who else is going to fly half-way round the world to bring you “Present they hope to get”?

Please wish “name of best friend, relative or pet” a Merry Christmas for me. It must be nice to have friends and family around you. Unfortunately, the only company I have these days is the wife and the elves. Mrs Claus spends most of her time nagging me about my weight and all the elves do is complain about their working conditions. I’ll be honest with you, “adult’s name”, I’ve been turning to drink. It’s the only way I can cope. In fact, I’m struggling to remember the last time I was sober (I’m sure you can relate)… but still that’s what Christmas is all about, isn’t it? And here at the North Pole it’s always Christmas, so sod it! Fortunately, there’s no law against being drunk in charge of a flying sleigh.

Anyway, I’m making a list and checking it twice... You’ll be pleased to know you’re currently on the ‘Nice’ list, so try not to screw it up by getting blind drunk and making a complete tit of yourself!

 

 

Ho ho ho! How does it feel to be “child’s age”? I wish I could remember what it was like to be that young, but it was soooooo long ago. As you can imagine, this is an exciting time at the North Pole and the elves are busy in the toy workshop. I heard you want “present they hope to get” this year, so we’ll see what we can do.

Did you know, every year I send one of my elves away for a few months so they can learn about the world and all the children in it? Elves spend all year making presents for kids, so it’s important they understand what it’s like to be a child.

This year it was the turn of an elf named Ernie, but he really didn’t want to go. The world can seem like a scary place when you’ve never left home before and Ernie is very shy. He was terrified about being all by himself away from his friends and family. Just imagine, “child’s name”, how you would feel if you knew you weren’t going to see “name of best friend or relative” for a long time. But even though he was scared, Ernie was very brave as he set off on his adventure.

First he went to the biggest toy store in London and spent all day learning about new toys. Then he visited Paris where he saw the Eiffel Tower and ate some cheese for the first time. Then he went to Australia where he saw some kangaroos and did a bungee jump even though he is scared of heights! He walked along the Great Wall of China, went on a safari in Africa and spent time with some tribespeople in the jungle of South America. He even paid a visit to “child’s town” to see what all the children there were up to.

Ernie had so much fun and made so many new friends that by the time he came back to the North Pole, he wasn’t so shy anymore. Remember, “child’s name”, sometimes it’s good to do things… even if they seem scary at first.

Ho ho ho! I can’t believe it’s that time of year again and that you’re already “child’s age”. Here at the North Pole, the elves are busy in the toy workshop making all the presents for this year’s delivery and the reindeer are eating buckets and buckets of their special food which gives them the strength to fly all around the world on Christmas Eve.

Of course, everybody loves getting presents. The elves tell me you’re hoping for “present they hope to get” and we’ll do our best to make sure you get exactly what you want. But remember, “child’s name”, Christmas isn’t just about opening presents and eating lots of food until you’re ready to burst (like my reindeer). The true spirit of Christmas is really about giving and doing whatever you can to help people in need.

At this time of year, it is especially important to remember that there are many children who are not as lucky as you. There are lots of children all over the world who are always hungry and sick because they don’t have enough food and clean water. There are some people who don’t have a home. And there are others who don’t even have any family or friends. This always makes me sad, but it reminds me that the most important thing at Christmas is to be around the people you love. Never forget, “child’s name”, how lucky you are to have people like “name of best friend or relative” in your life.

As you get older, you’ll learn that giving something is even better than getting something because it gives you such a special warm feeling to know that you’ve done something for someone else. I know that better than anyone. My whole life is about giving and I can tell you it is the best feeling in the world. And remember, you don’t need money to give someone a gift. Sometimes your time and love can be the greatest gift of all.

(I hope you’ll still remember to leave me a mince pie though when I visit “child’s town” on Christmas Eve).

Ho ho ho! Greetings from the North Pole! I can’t believe you’re “child’s age” already. I’ll never forget visiting you on your very first Christmas. You were wrapped up nice and warm and I had to be as quiet as a mouse so that I didn’t wake you up.

Whenever I visit a child on their first Christmas, it makes me think about the first ever Christmas when a very special baby boy was born in a place called Bethlehem. He was wrapped up and laid in a manger surrounded by donkeys and an ox (but no reindeer) in a stable because every room in Bethlehem was full. In the countryside, some shepherds were watching their sheep when angels appeared and told them that a saviour had been born, so they went to see the newborn for themselves.

Above the stable, an amazing bright shining star could be seen for miles around. Whenever I’m flying around the world on Christmas Eve, I always keep an eye out in case I see that one special star in the night sky. In the east, three wise men saw that star over Bethlehem and decided to follow it so they could visit the infant and bring him presents of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Maybe that’s exactly what I will bring you this year, “child’s name” … Ha ha ha, only joking, I know you’re hoping for “present they hope to get” so I’ll see what I can do.

That special baby was born over 2000 years ago and he was called Jesus, but I’m sure you knew that already. But did you know, another name used for Jesus is ‘Christ’ and that is where the word ‘Christmas’ comes from? So you see, “child’s name”, if it weren’t for Jesus there would be no Christmas at all! Sadly, a lot of people forget these days. Next time you see “name of best friend or relative”, maybe you can talk about the true meaning of Christmas together.

 

Anyway, “child’s name”, I have to go and feed the reindeer. I’ll see you in “child’s town” on Christmas Eve… the night before Jesus’ birthday!

 

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