Bring the Magic of Santa to Life — One Letter at a Time

 

Every Christmas season, we get to be part of something truly magical — helping families bring Santa’s spirit to life through a simple, beautiful letter.

Last year, we were overjoyed to see the videos and photos families shared with us — little faces lighting up as they opened an envelope straight from Santa’s Mailroom at the North Pole. Those moments are what this project is all about: creating memories that make Christmas feel truly magical.

As the owner and designer behind Kempain Family Outfitters, I (Jordan Kempain) handcraft each letter personally. From carefully printing each child’s name to dripping the red wax seal by hand — that’s my favorite part — every detail is made to feel authentic and filled with Christmas spirit.

When the wax cools and the reindeer seal sets, it feels like sending a little bit of the North Pole itself out into the world.

Close-up of a personalized letter from Santa, featuring festive details like a wax seal and custom message, showcasing the unique and heartfelt design of the holiday letter.

Our Family Tradition — One Gift from Santa

At our house, we have a simple Christmas tradition: our son receives just one gift from Santa.

It’s something we started early on — not because we wanted to give less, but because we wanted that one gift to feel truly magical. When he wakes up and sees that single, beautifully wrapped present with Santa’s name on it, it feels special and real, like something straight from the North Pole.

We also do it for another reason close to our hearts. Not every family is blessed with the same number of gifts under the tree, and we never want another child to feel like they were “less good” because Santa brought them fewer presents. One gift keeps the magic kind, fair, and full of wonder.

To make it even more authentic, we recommend choosing a solid-colored wrapping paper — something non-descript that becomes “Santa’s special wrapping” year after year. You can attach your Personalized Letter from Santa right to that gift, with a message that mentions the present inside — or give the letter a few days before Christmas to build excitement and anticipation.

That’s what we do in our family. Our standard Santa Letter reads:

Dear [Your Child’s Name],
I’ve been keeping an eye on how wonderfully kind and thoughtful you’ve been this year, and I must say, I’m very proud of you. It brings me great joy to officially place your name on the Nice List!
Keep being the bright, wonderful person you are, and remember, Christmas is just around the corner.
Warm wishes,
Santa Claus

Each letter is crafted to capture that childlike wonder — a small reminder that the magic of Christmas doesn’t come from how many gifts are given, but from the joy of believing.


How It Works

Creating your child’s custom letter from Santa is simple:
✅ Choose your child’s name and a special message you’d like Santa to include (our use the standard letter above).
✅ I’ll personalize and seal your letter by hand, just like Santa would.
✅ Your letter arrives in a premium holiday envelope, ready to surprise your little one.

One bit of feedback we received last year was that Santa’s cursive handwriting was a little tricky for some kiddos to read — but that’s just how Santa writes! ✨ Still, each letter is made to order, and we’re happy to adjust it for your child. Just let us know what customization you’re hoping for — print style, message, or any extra detail — and we’ll make it happen just for you.

Whether you slip it into an Advent calendar, leave it on the breakfast table, or tuck it under the tree for Christmas morning — your child will believe.


Why Families Love It

Parents tell us it’s their favorite tradition of the season. Each letter becomes a keepsake — a snapshot of childhood wonder that families save for years.

There’s something timeless about seeing your child’s name written in Santa’s elegant script, confirming they made the Nice List this year.

If you’ve shared your videos or stories with us in the past — thank you! We’ve loved every single one and can’t wait to see more this year.


Make This Christmas Magical

✨ Personalized with your child’s name and message
✨ Hand-sealed with a reindeer wax stamp
✨ Premium holiday envelope for North Pole authenticity
✨ Perfect for Christmas morning surprises, stocking stuffers, or keepsakes

Join the families who’ve made this part of their Christmas tradition and let Santa send a little joy straight to your home this year.

🎅 Order Your Personalized Letter from Santa

Order while supplies last and have your letter on-hand for the perfect magical moment!

close up of wax seal with reindeer.close up of envelope detail of Santa's Mailroom stamp.Personalized letter from Santa, fully assembled with a candy cane bow and wax seal, placed on a table. The envelope shows intricate details, adding a festive and custom touch to the holiday letter.


Shipping 

To keep the magic perfectly intact, each letter ships from Kempain Family Outfitters in a discreet, padded envelope — protecting the elegant holiday envelope inside. This way, the reindeer wax seal, ribbon, and every tiny detail arrive in pristine condition and completely hidden from curious little eyes. All you’ll need to do is place it where Santa would… and let the wonder unfold.

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