Why do people burn letters to Santa?

Why do people burn letters to Santa?

As the letter burns the smoke carries the ashes up through the chimney and Santa collects them to magically put the letter together. Apparently it is a tradition for some and the way Santa letters are ‘sent off’. My kids loved the idea and developed it as our own tradition.

Who sends the most letters to Santa?

The Santa Claus’ Main Post Office has received over 15 million letters from 198 countries since 1985. During the months of November and December, Santa receives around 32,000 letters daily. The most letters come from the United Kingdom, Italy, Romania, Poland, Finland, and Japan.

Why do kids write to Santa?

Stories of Saint Nicholas were meant to encourage children to behave, and some parents even wrote letters “from” Santa Claus to their children discussing their conduct over the previous year, mischievous or obedient, per Smithsonian.

How do you write Dear Santa?

Dear Santa…

  1. Have your child write a letter to Santa and place it in an envelope addressed to: Santa Claus, North Pole.
  2. Later, when alone, open the envelope and write a personalized response.
  3. Insert the response letter into an envelope and address it to the child.

What happens to dead letter mail?

In 2006, approximately 90 million undeliverable-as-addressed (UAA) items ended up in the dead-letter office of the U.S. Postal Service; when the rightful owners cannot be identified, the correspondence is destroyed to protect customer privacy, and enclosed items of value are removed.

Can I mail a letter to heaven?

This depends on you and the person. There is no wrong way to write a letter to heaven. Whether you are writing letters to bothers in heaven or writing to your life partner, the letter is completely yours to create.

Can you print a letter from Santa Claus?

When children start to question whether Santa Claus is real, this letter can help reassure them, or at least keep them from telling their siblings. Free to download and print. Or, download the editable version for just $5 Either way, you can print this letter from Santa in just moments.

What is the original letter from Santa?

The Original Letter from Santa is truly an heirloom that will be packed away from year to year, handed down to that special child when they have a home of their own.

When will I receive my Santa letter?

Santa letters are mailed during the first part of December, to ensure delivery before Christmas Day no matter where you or your special child are located.

What is included in a Santa letter?

Each letter also includes a jumbo sticker, proclaiming the bearer to be “on Santa’s Good List;” an exclusive, keepsake “Santa Dollar;” and a full-color keepsake photo of Santa. And of course, every Santa letter is stamped with our trademark “Santa’s Official Mail” seal.