Having lived through the last few Christmas’s with covid, we have come to rely more and more on technology. On the upside, it has brought some cool apps into our lives, and none cooler than those offering personal messages from Santa!
Other than seeing the priceless look on your child’s face, a Santa app has other uses, including:
- A gentle reminder that SANTA IS REAL for any little person heading down the non-believer path
- Evidence that Father Christmas is watching all the little children which can encourage positive behaviour
- For children of separated families who don’t know where they will be at Christmas, a personal message can reassure them that Santa knows mum and dad are divorced and will be able to find them, wherever they are, on Christmas Eve
Here is our list of apps to arrange personalised message from Santa.
How to get a personalised message from Santa
Package from Santa.com
Imagine how thrilled your kids will be to get personalised messages from Santa this Christmas. Package From Santa lets you create a custom message from Santa Claus (watch him say your child’s name) and all the North Pole characters. Simply upload your child’s photos and details for a unique holiday message that can be shared with family and friends.
Available via: Android, Apple, Website
Free: One free video
Cost: Free for a limited time, $9.99 regular
What we like most: One free video, 90-day money-back guarantee
Elfi Santa
Surprise the kids (or yourself) with a video message from Father Christmas this year and make the holidays truly unforgettable. Elfi Santa’s hardworking team of elves will make a video with a unique message that is customised based on the details you provide. Let your children know that Santa has received their letters, or reassure them that presents are on the way. Personalised messages from Santa don’t get more authentic than this.
Available via: Website
Free: No
Cost: From $5
What we like most: 180-day free returns
Portable North Pole
Encourage good behaviour this holiday season with free personalised messages from Santa. The Portable North Pole (PNP) app lets you create personalised videos where Santa says your child’s name, shows their picture, and reveals if they’ve made it on his nice list. It’s a great way to bring the magic of Santa Claus to your home without going to the mall.
Available via: Apple, Android, Website
Free version: Yes
Cost: From $2.99
What we like most: Get 4 free Santa videos, high-quality cinematic videos, PNP donates 5% of every purchase to participating hospitals
Santa Letter Direct
Can’t decide which personalised messages from Santa to give your children this Christmas? Santa Letter Direct has got you covered. Choose from multiple video, message and activity options based on your child’s age and interests. There’s baby’s first letter from Santa, a personalised activity book for young bookworms, or a custom video call from Santa with your child’s photos.
Available via: Website
Free version: No
Cost: From $1.98
What we like most: Multiple personalised message options
Real Video Call From Santa
Many apps let you create pre-recorded personalised messages from Santa. Real Video Call From Santa gives your kids an authentic and near-real time experience. Record a video, send it to Santa, and he will watch it and send a reply ASAP (within 24 hours). The video reply is unique based on the original video you sent – no pre-recorded messages here! Your kids can then send a feedback to Santa by pressing the star button.
Available via: Apple, Android
Cost: From $1.99
Free version: Yes, with ads
What we like most: Unique greetings from Santa sent to you within 24 hours, free videos available
Message from Santa
Kids behaving badly? If they’re on the naughty list and you’ve tried the usual threats, a call from Santa might just do the trick. Message From Santa offers simulated video calls and messages from Santa Claus featuring your child’s name and photo. Santa can call your child to say they’re doing a good job at school or they’re behaving badly (brilliant way to encourage good behaviour!). Your child can also leave a voice mail for Santa with their wish list and track his location.
Available via: Apple, Android
Free version: Yes, with ads
Cost: From $1.99
What we like most: Santa calls your kids to tell them how good/badly they’re behaving, track Santa’s location, text Santa
Speak To Santa
Speak to Santa simulates a voice call from Santa Claus with personalised conversation options. The calls are simulated and pre-recorded, but you can make them as unique and realistic as possible by entering your child’s name, age, favourite colour, sport, recent life events, and other details. Santa will even tell your child if they’ve been naughty or nice. It’s the perfect holiday app for families with young children.
Available via: Apple, Android
Free version: Yes, with ads
Cost: From $1.99
What we like most: Realistic calls, high-quality voices, thousands of call options
Final words on personalised messages from Santa
Beyond the sheer delight of witnessing the joy on your child's face upon receiving a personalised message from Santa, these apps have many other purposes.
They reaffirm the belief in Santa Claus for the young skeptics, encourage positive behaviour through the idea of Santa's watchful eye, and provide solace for children in separated families, assuring them that Santa will find them no matter where they are.
From Package From Santa's customisable North Pole messages to the realistic calls of Speak To Santa, these apps have become indispensable in making the holiday season truly special.
In a world where we are more connected yet physically distanced, these apps bridge the gap and keep the magic of Christmas alive in our hearts, reminding us all that Santa Claus is real, and the spirit of giving and joy is everlasting.
