Kids love Santa and he’s definitely a highlight at Christmastime. So we’re Team Santa and from writing letters to tracking his route, meeting the big man or planning a virtual visit, we share a handful of ways your family can engage with Santa this holiday season.
Letters to Santa
One of the things we love doing each year is sitting down and writing a letter to Santa. It is one of the keepsakes I tuck away to look at their creative writing each year. I love seeing what they are asking Santa and their reasoning behind it. It can also be a motivation to be more helpful around the house to get more points on the “nice list.” We of course love wearing our holiday matching pajamas from Hanna Andersson. We found this adorable Santa Letter template from Happiness is Homemade. Sometimes if they are feeling really creative, I will have them draw pictures of what they want too.
Meet Santa: Virtually or at Santaland
Spending time with Santa is a must! So whether you’re going to Santaland at Macy’s on State St or setting up a virtual visit, Santa can’t wait to see you. Plus you can enjoy the holiday window displays and however you enjoy, it’s all FREE!
There are so many interactive ways to hang out with St. Nick and countdown the days until Christmas. We love meeting Santa at Macy’s Santaland on State St. but this year Macy’s has created a virtual version of their annual Santaland where you can make a reservation to meet Santa and play games and shop.
We love the idea of getting into the spirit either in matching outfits, jammies or even picking up a gingerbread kit from Macy’s and taking the time to decorate as part of the experience to get ready to meet Santa! Either option is free and keeps the kids entertained and excited with Christmas cheer.
Track Santa All Season
Santa’s Village is the perfect place for families to celebrate the season. You’ll find all your favorite characters together with fun, educational and interactive activities for every age.
From holiday coding to traditions, languages, movies and games, explore https://santatracker.google.com/ as each day new activities unfold… and it’s all completely FREE.
On December 24th Santa’s Village transforms into a tracking experience where you can follow Santa and his reindeer as they deliver presents to kids around the world.
Track Santa on the Big Day! On December 24th Santa’s Village transforms into a tracking experience where you can follow Santa and his reindeer as they deliver presents to kids around the world. Psst! Did you know, Santa’s journey lasts 25 hours?! He makes his first stop just after 10 PM local time in far eastern Russia, when it’s 5 AM in New York and 11 AM in Paris.
