Letter to Santa Claus: how to write it correctly and where to send it

Every year, the residence of Santa Claus in Veliky Ustyug receives millions of letters from children from all over the country. The tradition appeared in 1998 and has since become an integral part of the expectation of the New Year. You can write a message to the wizard at any time of the year — letters are accepted all the time. To ensure that no appeal is ignored, a team of assistants sorts the letters, and then prepares responses with the wizard's signature stamp. Izvestia figured out how to write a message to Santa Claus and where to send it.

Letter to Santa Claus: a template for how to write correctly from a child

For children, the New Year is a time of waiting for miracles, decorated streets and the smell of pine needles. A letter to Santa Claus occupies a special place in these expectations. Last year alone, the wizard received a record number of letters — about 4 million. Not only children write, but also adults, because everyone wants a little magic. It is better to send the letter before the end of November, so that it reaches Veliky Ustyug on time.

Many children leave letters at home under the Christmas tree, but today everyone has the opportunity to send a message to the real address of the residence in the Vologda region. Adults should help with the registration process by signing the envelope correctly and specifying the addresses of the sender and recipient.

You can send a letter through any mailbox or branch of the Russian Post. It must be sealed and stamped.

The writing process itself can be turned into a fairy tale. The letter begins with a greeting, a name and a city, then the child tells about himself, his hobbies and desires — not only about gifts, but also about dreams. At the end, you can say goodbye and attach a drawing or a postcard.

What Russians write in letters to Santa Claus

The topics of the messages change little from year to year: children ask for toys, sweets, smartphones, and adults for health, happiness, and fulfillment of cherished desires. There are also touching requests in the letters: for relatives to be near, so that the illnesses would end.
Many children do not just list gifts, but explain why they dream about them. This is important for Santa Claus, because this way he learns not only the desires, but also the character of each author.

How to write a letter to Santa Claus from an adult

It's not just children who turn to the winter wizard. According to statistics, about a quarter of all letters come from adults: parents, teachers, military personnel and pensioners. The rules of writing remain the same: start with a greeting, tell a little about yourself and formulate your wishes.

Adults ask for an apartment, a car, good luck in business, health, peace, warmth in the family. Some do not ask for anything at all, but only thank Santa Claus and wish him good health and long years of service for the benefit of miracles.

Where to send a letter to Santa Claus: which address to indicate on the envelope

The main address of the winter wizard remains unchanged: 162390, Vologda region, Veliky Ustyug, Oktyabrsky lane, 1a, Post Office of Santa Claus. Even if the letter does not contain an exact address, the Russian Post staff will still deliver it to its destination — it is enough to indicate that it is addressed to Santa Claus. However, those who want to receive an answer should definitely enter their return address with an index and a name.

Many letters arrive without a return address, and then Santa Claus's assistants simply cannot respond, which is why this point is especially important.

How to write a letter online

You can also send a message in digital format. Emails are being received at dedmoroz@vologda.ru , as well as through the official website of the Moscow estate of Santa Claus. Residents of the capital can also use the traditional method by sending a letter to:
109472, Moscow, Volgogradsky Prospekt, vl. 168d, Kuzminsky forest.

In the New Year's Eve weeks, the manor's branded mailboxes will appear in parks, shopping malls and cultural institutions. The most sincere and vivid letters participate in the contest "The best letter to Santa Claus". The winners are invited to the residence in Kuzminsky Forest Park, where they will be able to meet the wizard in person.