Thursday, November 25, 2010

Letters From Santa Can Add A Magical Touch To A Kid’s Christmas

Letters from Santa are one of the holiday favorites for kids. It’s obvious why. Santa Claus is a holiday hero and icon. He’s been around longer than any of us have and he will be here long after we are all gone. He’s wonderful in the eyes of children and even when we are older and realize that Santa really isn’t at the North Pole – Santa lives on in our hearts forever. It seems that Santa Claus is one way of helping us all to keep the faith in the fact that anything can happen.

Do we all truly, deep down somewhere believe in magic? Maybe, maybe not. Maybe Santa Claus just gives us an excuse to bring out the kid in us and to recapture our youth. Even if only for a little while we can give ourselves the freedom to believe and explore the impossible. What fun it is to let our imagination run wild!

Can you remember what it was like to write letters to Santa believing that he would read them and respond? Can you remember the thoughts that would run through your head as you anticipated the big day – Christmas and what you would find under the tree?

I am always reminded of the Christmas classic, “A Christmas Story”. I absolutely love that movie. It brings back so many memories for those of us that are older and it is so funny! But what about “It’s A Wonderful Life”? In both movies, believing is what makes the difference in people’s lives. Of course there are others, in fact, most Christmas movies are based on believing. And in each one, the belief turns out to be a positive thing.

I may be rambling a little here, but what I’m trying to say is, encouraging a belief in Santa Claus is a good thing. And allowing ourselves to indulge in that belief during the holiday season is okay too. So if you want to get involved in writing letters to Santa with your kids, why not? And when they receive their letters from Santa, let them know what a big deal it is. Take pictures or video the occasion. Speaking of which, with each order of Santa letters your child also receives a free video greeting from Santa.

Santa letters have come a long way over the generations. Instead of them being a quick note written by a parent or other relative, nowadays they are authentic personalized Santa letters that have a Santa stamp and post mark from the North Pole. Not only that, but the packages can be as deluxe as you want. You can even get ones that include one of Mrs. Claus’ Famous Sugar Cookies and a piece of Santa’s suit. The packages also include a personalized Nice List Certificate plus other goodies.

You can get the package of your choice. The point is, you should ensure that you keep the magic in your child’s Christmas for as long as possible. Sending them quality letters from Santa is an ideal way to do that.

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Monday, November 22, 2010

Santa Letters Come With Video Greetings And Mrs. Claus’ Cookies

Everyone is aware of the holiday tradition of writing Santa letters. It’s been a kids’ favorite for generations. There’s probably not an adult reading this that hasn’t written their fair share of letters to Santa Claus. And when letters are written to Santa, they are crafted with care. If you can, think back to a holiday season when you actually wrote a Santa letter. Think back to a time when you believed that Santa held the key to everything that could make your Christmas special.

Can you remember how important that letter was to you? Although as I was growing up my family did not make an event out of writing Santa letters, my brothers and sisters knew those letters were important. So each year, each one of us would write our own Santa letters. I say letters because we usually wrote more than one. I guess we thought Santa would take notice of us if he kept seeing our names over and over. But for us, each of our letters to Santa was special.

I remember one year leaving my Santa letters in the branches of a small tree in our front yard. I was absolutely convinced that the birds would carry the letters to Santa at the North Pole. Seems I had heard a story about how the animals of the world all play a role in helping Santa at Christmas time. Birds help by delivering Santa letters.

I guess my age is showing now because back then stamps were probably a dime or less and all mail carriers were ‘mailmen’. Once our letters to Santa were sent to the North Pole we would wait anxiously for Santa to send a letter back. The problem was, as I mentioned before, writing letters to Santa was not a family thing at my house, so it was rare that we received letters from Santa.

But on those occasions that we did, it was magical. No matter what the letter said, we knew Santa was aware of us personally. We knew that he cared enough to take the time to respond. Our excitement and pure amazement could hardly be contained.
That was then – which was a long time ago. Kids of today would never be convinced by a letter written by a parent. It just wouldn’t be believable. Kids are too savvy. They have grown up in an era of technology. Most kids over the age of 5 or 6 know how to do Google searches to ‘check things out’. In other words, they are not easily fooled.

The good news is, now you can do much more than simply send your kids letters from Santa. They can enjoy special video greetings from Santa. Imagine the delight and joy they will experience as they watch Santa talking to them from the North Pole!
That’s the advantage of living in this modern day and time. We have access to such technology. Why not take advantage of it? But that’s certainly not all. When your package from Santa arrives you will find it contains much more than just Santa letters. You can get packages that contain one of Mrs. Claus’ Cookies and even some real magic reindeer food. Besides the Santa letters and Nice List Certificates, these packages offer everything a child could want to make Santa’s stop at their house special.


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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Letters From Santa And An Amazing Greeting From Santa Himself!

Up until now letters from Santa Claus were about all kids ever expected to receive from the old guy before Christmas. Oh, it’s true, some may receive a candy cane or two when they sit on his knee to tell him what they want for Christmas, but for most, if anything, they receive Santa letters. All of that is changing now.

Nowadays, thanks to technology and the Internet, and to some people that put a lot of thought into what would make amazing holiday surprises for kids, now kids can receive much more than simple letters from Santa. In addition to Santa letters kids can receive an actual greeting from Santa himself!

Imagine how your child will love watching Santa talk directly to him or her. Santa will tell your child that he made the Nice List this year because of good behavior. The reindeer will be mentioned. The greeting is absolutely adorable. Any kid would love to watch Santa talking to him.

Of course, receiving a package from Santa that contains the remarkable goodies is a special event. Besides Santa letters the platinum package will contain one of Mrs. Claus’ Famous Sugar Cookies. That’s Santa’s favorite snack you know! It will also hold a swatch of Santa’s suit and real reindeer food. But that’s not all. Your child will also get magic North Pole snow and a personalized Nice List Certificate. I’m sure I’ve missed something, but you get the idea.

Kids receive much more than Santa letters. They receive complete packages that help them prepare for the Christmas holiday. Think about it. Adults have their own ways of getting ready for Christmas. We have to ensure that we have a proper Christmas tree and that the lights and other decorations are in good working order. Kids have their own agenda. And much of that is focused on Santa Claus.

It may begin with writing letters to Santa. And then, of course, the kids desperately want letters from Santa in return. But Santa’s visit is also extremely important to kids. They want him to feel welcome. They also want to extend that welcome to his reindeer. By the way, I forgot to mention the Santa letter packages also contain a ‘Santa, Stop Here’ window decal.

Kids want to ensure that Santa and his reindeer will feel comfortable. That’s one of the reasons they leave out a snack and reindeer food. Many kids also leave a special note out for Santa. All of these things are part of what kids do to prepare for Christmas. Santa Claus is very important to them and they want him to know it. Since Santa insists that kids be in bed and asleep when he visits there are only so many things they can do to make him feel welcome.

Many kids will be leaving out a special cookie this year – one that will be familiar to Santa! You guessed it; one of Mrs. Claus’ Famous Sugar Cookies.

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Monday, November 15, 2010

News Flash; Letters From Santa And Mrs. Claus’ Famous Sugar Cookies Now Available

There was a time that receiving letters from Santa meant finding a folded piece of paper with a message about Santa, Rudolph, and Christmas. As long as that note was signed by Santa Claus it was deemed a Santa letter. But in these modern times things have changed. Kids are wiser. TV, the Internet, and even the widespread information in books and magazines throughout the years have helped to discover that most of these Santa letters are not real at all. And if a kid is found to believe in something that is fake, he or she can be ridiculed by other kids.

But here’s the dilemma. Kids do believe in Santa Claus. Their belief may end at an early age, but almost all kids believe in Santa. After all, they see TV shows about him, he’s the hero of storybooks, there are songs about him – Santa offers up his special brand of Christmas magic, and that magic is especially for children.

Many parents see this as a good thing. That’s why the belief in Santa has been encouraged throughout the generations and across the world. And that’s why writing letters to Santa is a cherished Christmas tradition.

Each year in many, many homes across the globe, families use writing Santa letters as a way of spending joyful time together. Everyone has a great time detailing their letters to Santa and then they are sealed with a post mark to the North Pole. Once mailed the children begin their wait. This can be the agonizing part. Kids worry that if they don’t get a response they haven’t made Santa’s Nice List.

To end this stress and worry and amaze children, parents can order authentic Santa letters online. These letters are as real as real can get. But there’s more. Along with the letter the child will receive a video greeting from Santa. Okay – plus, depending on the package you choose, your child could also receive one of Mrs. Claus’ Famous Sugar Cookies! Can you imagine that? Do you think your child would want to eat it or leave it out for Santa?

You’ll be surprised at the many things contained in the packages. There’s an autographed photo of Santa and a personalized Nice List Certificate. There’s also reindeer food and magic snow. Well you get the idea, your child will get so much stuff that he or she will definitely believe in Santa. This is much, much better than a note written by you or someone else.

And because kids are so computer savvy these days, they will appreciate the fact that even Santa has included a video message for them to watch online. Start the magic today with the age old tradition of writing Santa letters. Gather the supplies needed and plan a special evening for the event. Involve the entire family and make it a part of your holiday celebrations. Maybe you can have a favorite snack and then create some Christmas craft projects. These are the times that result in memories that last a lifetime. They are the ones that we hold on to forever. Make them special.


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Friday, November 12, 2010

Santa Letters And A Video Greeting From Santa Will Make Christmas Special For Any Kid

Nowadays kids can get a lot more than just Santa letters from the North Pole, they can even get a video greeting. Thanks to the Internet and the innovative strides of technology Santa Claus is as close as your computer screen.

Can you imagine the astonishment kids feel when they receive these letters from Santa, let alone a video greeting? The best part about the video greetings is that they are absolutely free.

Writing letters to Santa has long been a cherished Christmas tradition for generations. Every year kids across the world carefully craft their Santa letters in the hopes that Santa will read the letter and send a response. After the letter is perfected it is mailed. Then the waiting begins. Letters from Santa provide assurance that kids have made it to Santa’s Nice List. It is what every kid needs to know at this time of year. For many, this is a stress that weighs heavy on their minds.

In days gone by parents either had to explain away why Santa did not send a letter back, or they had to write a letter themselves, pretending to be Santa Claus. The problem was, in many cases the kids soon figured out that it was mom or dad that actually wrote the letter. This was a delicate situation. Sometimes things turned out worse than if there was no letter at all.

Luckily things have changed. Now parents can help their kids write letters to Santa and mail them off with confidence that the letters will be answered. And they will be answered in a timely manner with a genuine letter from Santa with a post mark from the North Pole.

All they have to do is visit Package From Santa to select from the wonderful Santa letter packages offered. And regardless of the package selected, your child will receive a wonderful letter from Santa and a video greeting that will amaze him or her. The truth is, this company’s products are so authentic they can have even the non-believers believing again.

Santa letters are just a part of these packages. The free video greetings are awesome but so many other things are also offered. For example, you can get a personalized Nice List Certificate for your child and even one of Mrs. Claus’ Famous Sugar Cookies. You know that’s Santa’s favorite snack! Plus, you can get a letter from Rudolph and even an official collector’s piece of Santa’s suit. There’s more but too many to list in this article.

Christmas traditions may change with the years. But the basics are never forgotten. Kids will always write letters to Santa because Santa Claus is a magical part of Christmas. He can hold the key to making their dreams come true. Santa letters help to keep a belief in the possibility that anything is possible – that kids don’t have to have their dreams dashed because of a lack of money or time or anything else. It helps them develop a belief that they can make things happen. That’s what I like about Santa letters and the belief in the magic of Christmas!

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Can Your Letters To Santa Help You Avoid Christmas Shopping Stress

Christmas shopping can be stressful, and even letters to Santa don’t always help. But after you read this article you will know how to eliminate some of the stress involved with Christmas. While you are out take the time to admire all the sparkling decorations and remember the true meaning of Christmas.

When you shop can be the difference between a holly jolly mood or a humbug kind of day. Try to do your shopping early on a weekday. The stores are crowded during the evenings and weekends. You should enjoy buying gifts from Santa to give to the one’s you love. If you are shopping at a mall or large department store remember where you parked.

Try shopping online to find great gifts from Santa. This way you can avoid the headache of packed stores and holiday traffic. Be sure to look for on line coupons for the product you are about to purchase. Make a list of gifts that you are expecting and cross them off as they are delivered.

When I go shopping I always take my nice list with me – and the Santa letters written by the kids. Beside each name I have a few gifts that they would like. This way if something is out of stock I have other options. Make sure you cross off the names and gifts as you go. We always buy at least five gifts to have handy when unexpected guests show up. I try to have one gift for a woman something like a bath set or candles. For a man I pick up a socket set or cologne. I try to have a couple of toys that a girl or boy would like. Last year I had sea monkeys, a board game, and play dough.

After each purchase mark it off your list. This will help to ensure that you don’t forget anyone. Get yourself an envelope to keep your receipts in. These will make things a lot easier if you have to return anything. If you get stuck trying to pick a gift for a picky person consider giving them a gift card.

If you have bought something that requires batteries, start a list to keep up with how many and what size you will need. Last year my mom bought rechargeable batteries for my kids and I am so grateful. It is no fun trying to find an affordable pack of batteries Christmas morning.

As you bring home your gifts wrap that. This will help to keep your gift wrapping job from becoming over whelming. Gifts that will be leaving my house are wrapped in special wrapping paper so that I can identify the gifts that go just by sight. For gifts that are going to children a small bag of reindeer food is attached to the ribbon.

I hope this tips have helped you with holiday shopping stress if things get to stressful you could always write a letter to Santa Claus asking for sanity. After all, letters from Santa are certain to make you feel joyful and carefree.

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Sunday, November 7, 2010

Santa Letters And Real Christmas Trees Make The Season Merry

Nothing makes visions of Christmas pop in my head more than kids excited about letters from Santa and the smell of a fresh cut Christmas tree. But before you make that purchase there are a few things you need to know.

Before you go to the tree lot to pick a tree determine how much space is available for the tree. Remember that the water base and tree topper will add several inches to the height of you tree. Choose a spot in your home that is away from vents and heaters to prevent water loss. Find a place that will allow plenty of room to for all your kids to find a gift from Santa.

Before you leave make sure that you have planned for transporting your tree home. If you are going to use rope or twine be sure that you have enough.

At the lot you will need to find a tree that fits the space you have decided on. Remember if your tree will be in a high traffic area you don’t want a tree that is too wide. If the tree is brushed when people walk by you risk having ornaments knocked to the ground and breaking.

Before buy lightly run your hand down the branches you shouldn’t have a hand full of needles if you do move on to another tree. Give the tree a gentle shake a very little amount of needles should fall out. You should find gifts from Santa under your tree not a pile of needles.

Once you have the tree at home you need to cut at least a ½ inch disk from the base of the tree. This will allow you tree to absorb water easier. Avoid cutting in the sides of the base. Fill the base with fresh water and place your tree in it. While this is going on I have my kids write their Santa letters to keep them busy. If you have pets you want to secure the tree at the top to prevent the tree from falling on your pets.

Christmas trees soak up a lot of water. Be sure to check the water level everyday. If you allow the tree to dry out you will a lot more needles to clean up.

Now put on the lights, garland, and ornaments. Take pictures to capture the moment. My kids always send a picture of the finished tree with their letters to Santa.

After Christmas is over you need to find something to do with your tree. If you have a live tree (if you have the root ball attached it is a live tree) it can be planted outside. If you plan on doing this it is a good idea to dig the hole before the ground freezes. Otherwise recycle the tree.


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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Include A Picture Of Your Christmas Tree In Your Letters To Santa

This year try something new when you decorate your Christmas tree. Picking a theme for your tree depends on your preferences from fancy and elegant to whimsical and fun. Use your imagination and you are sure to design a tree so beautiful that you will send a picture of it with your Christmas letters to Santa. I will give you a few theme ideas to help get you started.

Angel Tree - This tree uses a color scheme of gold and rich cream colors. Gold or warm white steady on lights look best on the tree. For the garland wrap, cream or ivory feather boas around the tree. All of the angels should be dressed in flowing rich fabrics. Small butterfly, bird, and flower ornaments of gold will glow against the green needles on the branches and the feathers of the garland. Of course this tree wouldn't be complete without a majestic angel to go on top.

Rustic Woodlands Tree - This theme uses items that you may find in the forest. Single colored lights such as red or green make this tree shine. String together popcorn and cranberries to make a natural garland to place on the tree Ornaments made from wood truly give this tree a rustic feel. Make up small bags of reindeer food to hang from the tree. An unlit punch tin star topper is the perfect finishing touch.

Beach Tree – I prefer to use a white tree for this theme. I use orange and pink lights to give the tree the glowing effect of a sunset. For the garland I used strands of seashell beads. Any seashore treasures you may have can be used on this tree. For my tree I used starfish, seahorses, sand dollars, small pieces of coral. An easy to make ornament for this theme is messages in a bottle. Roll up a small scroll out of the paper of your choice that will fit into the bottle. Place the scroll in the bottle and add a little sand. Make a label for the front of the bottle that says Santa Letters.

Christmas Memories - Multi colored twinkling lights give this tree a whimsical glow. White lace garland give this tree an old fashioned look. I made nice list to drape down the tree. A roll of receipt paper works great for this project. I used the names of all the children in our family. Every year I make a picture frame ornament for each member of my family. It is fun to see how much we change for year to year. Ornaments that have a history should be displayed on this. Mix in traditional Christmas ornaments to fill the tree. Top it off with a bright shining star on top and have your treasured letters from Santa from past years displayed about the room.


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