How to get a text from Santa this Christmas

The best text from Santa mentions something only Santa could know: the snowman from Saturday, the wish list that changed three times, the brave face at the dentist. With Wonderline you tell him those things, and he writes back to your child by name.

Start free in the app

Create an account and add your child's first name, age and a few things they love. Then send Santa an update. His reply comes back within minutes. The free plan includes 25 messages with Santa, and no card is needed.

Text Santa's phone number from your own phone

On the SMS Parent and All-Access plans you can text Santa at his own phone number. Save him as a contact, text him from your phone's Messages app, and his replies arrive as ordinary texts. It works with US and Canadian numbers. Santa doesn't take phone calls, but he will record a voice message.

Get a voice message from Santa

Every paid plan lets you ask Santa to record a reply, so your child hears him say it. The yearly plans include 12 recordings a year, shared with the Tooth Fairy. All-Access raises that to ten a month and adds Santa's studio, where you write the words and he reads them aloud.

Time it for Christmas Eve

On a yearly plan, the iPhone and Android apps can schedule a message. Pick a surprise note from Santa or write your own, and choose when it arrives: after the cookies go out, or first thing on Christmas morning.

Ask him about the Nice List

Every child has a Nice Meter that shows where they stand on Santa's list. Tell him about a kind moment or a rough day and he can move it, then tell your child why. Our Nice List guide explains how it works.

What to tell him

Santa works with what you send, so specific beats general. A few that work well:

Sam changed his list again. It's a fire truck now, final answer.

Mia was nervous at the Santa visit but still told you about her telescope.

It's Christmas Eve. Ava put out carrots for the reindeer and is trying very hard to fall asleep.

And the kind of thing that comes back:

Ho ho ho! Carrots for the reindeer, Ava? Dasher will be thrilled. Now close those eyes tight. The sleigh only lands once everyone is fast asleep.

Read it aloud at bedtime, or show your child the screen. Either way, you see every word first.