This Christmas, Santa Claus prepares to take millions of hotline calls and messages-mostly from kids on the naughty list! Writing to Father Christmas is a tradition many decades old, but this time around, it is easy to get in touch with Santa Claus. With all these technological advances, parents may call, text, or even FaceTime “Kris Kringle.”
How Santa Connects with Kids
There are a variety of ways to tell Santa that your child has been either naughty or nice this year. Apps like Message from Santa allow parents to request an individualized message from Father Christmas. The messages-whether via text, phone call, or video chat-can include warnings for mischievous kids.
Parents can personalize messages with their child’s name, age, and hobbies, so Santa will respond differently to each child. The app is free to download from the Apple App Store and Google Play, but some features are only available to paid subscribers.
A paid subscription is required for a premium experience, which includes ad-free conversations and more personalization.
Other Apps for Santa’s Messages
Another widely-used one is the Portable North Pole (PNP) application which lets parents build up custom messages from Santa Claus, even scheduling a video call live. The app does intensify the festival atmosphere, since it gets down to personal details concerning every child.
For something extra special, the Catch Santa in My House app allows parents to edit photos to include Santa, his reindeer, or elves inside their homes—to make it look like Santa paid a personal visit.
Video Calls With Santa
Parents wanting to get their children a direct video call with Santa can go to santascallingyou.co.uk. The site provides private video calls at a minimum of £26.99 for a 10-minute session. The fee varies with the time slot selected, making it a magical experience yet customizable for families.
Technology ensures that this holiday season, Santa is just a message—or call—away, adding a touch of personalized magic to Christmas celebrations.
