How to Write a Letter to Saint Nick

Parents, there's a lot going on in the internet world about how to do this and how to do that. But there's not much for the kids. That's all about to change. After all, kids are our future. Now, please step aside and let your child or children read this.

How To Write a Letter to Old Saint Nick

Step 1: Get a good piece of lined paper. The fewer wrinkles it has, the better.

Step 2: Get a pencil. Not a pen. You don't want to have scribbles in case you mess up. You want to be able to erase your mistakes. So make sure it has an eraser on the end of it, too.

Step 3: Grab a human dictionary. This can be a parent or an older sibling. You don't have to have them sitting right next to you; just somewhere nearby so you can ask them for the proper spelling of something in case you don't know. They will also come in handy later.

Step 4: Begin writing. Let Santa know that you have been good this year and deserve more than a lump of coal. If you haven't been at your best, be honest. Santa knows these things. At least if you're honest, that's one step closer to being good. And maybe he'll be forgiving and put you on the "nice" list.

Step 5: You then want to write in your letter thanking him for the presents you got last year that you really enjoyed. Be sure to stay positive and don't say things like "even though I (or someone else) broke it" or "I really wanted this last year."

Step 6: After you are done raising Santa's spirits and letting him loose a great "ho ho ho," you can begin to tell him about the things you want this year. And if you want to be overly helpful, let him know where you saw that gift; just in case the elves are running behind. Again, stay positive.

Step 7: To conclude your letter to Santa, be sure to tell him to be careful in the weather and to give his reindeer some extra treats so that they will be strong and ready to bring your present s. And be sure to tell him what will be waiting for him when he comes down your chimney (or though your door if you don't have a chimney) like cookies and milk.

Step 8: Go get your human dictionary and ask them nicely to read over your letter and help you correct some spelling errors. It doesn't have to be perfect, but you want it to be nice.

Step 9: Now you can use a pen. So go get one!

Step 10: You also want to get a fresh piece of wrinkle-free lined paper.

Step 11: This is the step that needs the most concentration. You are going to need to rewrite what you wrote in pencil (the rough draft) in pen on this new paper. This will be called the final draft. If you need to, have your human dictionary help you with this. Or, if you ask nicely, they may even do this final step for you. Be sure that the draft written in pen is the neatest copy. Make sure your letters are facing the right direction and that it will be easy for the old man to read.

Why a pen instead of pencil?

The graphite inside a pencil is what writes on the paper. It has a tendency to fade and smudge, so if you want to make absolute certain Santa will be able to read your letter, you don't want fading and smudging. You want to make sure he can read it, which is why you need to write the final copy with your best handwriting. Otherwise that ball you are wanting might end up being a doll instead.