Fun facts to tell Santa about your child
When you book a live call or order a video message, you share your child's name, age, wish list and fun facts. Here are idea lists to copy and adapt.
Short and specific beats long and general.
- Live video call
- $39 10 minutes, one-on-one
- Video message
- $19 about 30 seconds
- Calls run
- Nov 28 to Dec 24 on Google Meet
- Message orders close
- Dec 21 delivered within 3 days
Why fun facts matter
Santa can only be as personal as the details he has. A child's name and age make a start. Fun facts turn "Hi, Emma" into "I heard you learned to swim this summer." That detail makes children light up. Whether you book a live call or order a video message, you will share the same four things: name, age, wish list and fun facts.
How to write a good fun fact
Be specific
"Loves animals" is okay. "Has a hamster named Biscuit" is better.
Keep it positive
Choose things that make your child feel proud.
Pick the current chapter
What is your child into now, not last year?
Use their words
If they call it a "choo-choo," say so.
Aim for three to five facts
More than that is hard to use in 10 minutes or 30 seconds.
Fun facts by category
Family and pets
- Has a dog named Max and a cat called Pickles
- Lives with grandma and loves baking with her
- Is the oldest of three and a great helper
- Has a baby brother and likes making him laugh
- Misses a cousin who lives far away
Hobbies and favorites
- Loves dinosaurs and can name twenty of them
- Just started soccer and plays defense
- Draws every day and loves purple markers
- Sings in the car
- Reads the same bedtime book every night
- Favorite food is mac and cheese
School and growing up
- Started kindergarten this fall
- Lost a first tooth
- Learned to ride a bike without training wheels
- Learned to tie shoes
- Moved up to the big-kid bed
- Is learning to read
Kindness and character
- Shares toys with a little sibling
- Helps set the table
- Was brave at the doctor
- Made a new friend at school
- Helps take care of the family pet
Holiday traditions
- Leaves cookies out every Christmas Eve
- Helps decorate the tree and loves the star on top
- Loves the lights in the neighborhood
- Watches the same holiday movie each year
- Has an Elf on the Shelf at home that appears each morning (a family tradition) - see Elf on the Shelf and a Santa video call
Ready to pick your Santa moment?
A live call is $39. A personalized video message is $19.
Wish list tips
Santa has limited time, so pick the top two or three things. If your child asked for something you do not plan to buy, leave it off. If you want to steer toward a gift that is coming, mention it. You can also add something that is not a toy, such as "wants a big hug" or "hopes for snow." For wish-list inspiration by age, read Santa call ideas by age.
Copy-and-paste templates
For a 3-year-old: "Mia is 3. She loves her stuffed bunny, Pip, and her big sister. She wants a toy kitchen. She just learned to say 'Santa' and thinks reindeer are very funny."
For a 6-year-old: "Jack is 6. He started first grade and loves to read about space. He wants a telescope and a Lego set. He was brave when he lost his first tooth."
For a 9-year-old: "Priya is 9. She plays the violin and just joined the school choir. She would like a new sketchbook and a skateboard. She is a great big sister to her little brother."
For siblings (put this in the fun facts box): "Noah (7) loves trains and swimming. Lily (4) loves ponies and drawing. They both want snow for Christmas."
These are examples. Write your own in your child's voice.
Santa is ready when you are
- Both use your child's name, age and wish list
- A real-beard Santa in a velvet suit
- A live 10-minute call on Google Meet, $39
What to leave out
- Anything private or upsetting, such as family troubles
- Criticism ("never listens") because Santa's talk should feel warm
- Long lists of toys
- Details you would not want a stranger to know, such as your street address
Make a family list
Ask other family members for suggestions. Grandparents, siblings and teachers know small details you might miss. Write them in a note on your phone, then choose the best few when you book.
For a conversation plan, see what to ask Santa on a video call and prepare your child for a Santa call.
Give your child a moment with Santa
Join Santa live for 10 minutes, or send a personal video message. Live call times are limited, so book early.