But did you know that this simple tradition hides a multitude of benefits for your child's development? Here are the reasons why writing a letter to Santa Claus is much more than just a tradition.

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Once your child has filled in their list you can cut out the envelope template, fold into place and use sticky tape to secure the edges. After double checking the letter, just to make sure Santa ...

In Santa Claus, Indiana, volunteers "elves" answer thousands of letters to Santa each year, keeping the holiday magic alive. The tradition, dating back to the 1930s, brings joy and hope to ...

“It isn’t often that Santa Claus gets a letter admitting that the sender’s conduct hasn’t been all that it might be. And it is still more rare for the rotund and all-knowing saint to get a ...

In Santa Claus, Indiana, volunteers answer thousands of letters to Santa each year, continuing a tradition that started during World War I. The town’s historic post office is the heart of this ...