Making the Most of Your Santa Video Message

Want to make your child's Santa video experience extra special? Here are our top tips from thousands of happy families:

Best Times to Share the Video

Choose the perfect moment:

• Early December to encourage good behavior
• Christmas Eve as a special surprise
• Christmas morning as part of the celebration
• During a family gathering to share the joy

Setting the Scene

Create the perfect atmosphere:

• Gather the family together
• Turn on Christmas lights
• Play soft Christmas music
• Have hot chocolate ready
• Wear Christmas pajamas

Making it Interactive

Enhance the experience:

• Ask your child to write a response to Santa
• Leave out cookies after watching the message
• Take photos of their reaction
• Record their response
• Create a yearly tradition

Tips by Age Group

For Toddlers (2-3 years)

• Watch the video together
• Point out familiar items
• Keep the viewing short
• React enthusiastically

For Preschoolers (4-5 years)

• Build anticipation beforehand
• Ask them what they think Santa will say
• Pause for their reactions
• Watch multiple times

For School-Age Children (6+)

• Let them discover "special clues" in the video
• Encourage them to write back to Santa
• Connect the video to their wish list
• Make it part of your Christmas tradition

Technical Tips

Make sure everything's perfect:

• Test the video beforehand
• Check your internet connection
• Have a backup device ready
• Set up the screen for optimal viewing
• Adjust volume levels