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wikiHow to Create a Christmas List for a Letter to Santa

Kids love to write letters to Santa. But when it comes to just writing him the list of the presents you'd like to receive, a little more thought needs to be done. This article will give you some advice on how you should approach the situation, so you know what to write down in your letter.


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    Think about the toys you'd like to receive for Christmas. Perhaps you know a few without even looking, and can write these down without much help.
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    Look through catalogs from within the last year. Especially for those toys that are super-popular, getting it just right might be just what the list needs.
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    Think about any collections you may have. Maybe it's something you collect, or maybe something else you enjoy doing; it's not just going to be just "toys".
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    Look for the items that have more surreal value in them. Look at things you'll definitely need. For most who are reading this article, you are probably are going to school and what student wouldn't mind more pencils or pens or even crayons and a pair of scissors. That must be left up to you to decide.
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    Look through magazines and newspapers, as the year progresses. Clip away any ideas of what Santa can get you for Christmas, and write these down on your list. Begin listing the items you would like to tell him.

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      • It's not just the list that's important, it's the letter to Santa that makes the gift list be effective. See Send Santa Letters and Write a Letter to Santa Claus for the rundown on how to personalize this list even more. This article is a "pre-planning" stage that all people must think about, before they send Santa their letter.
      • Keep a child's list down to only a few items. Santa doesn't really like long, wordy letters or lists; keep it down to only a few of the most often talked about items that your kids keep pestering you about.

      Things You'll Need

      • 1 Pen
      • Several sheets of paper
      • Catalogs
      • Magazines/Newspapers
      • Organizational Items for which supplies are decreasing

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      Categories: Christmas for Kids


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