Things Santa Can Leave For Kids on Christmas Eve

5 Things Santa Can Leave For Your Kids on Christmas Eve (Besides Presents)

Dec 13 2018 by Kate McKenna

We're all familiar with the tradition of leaving a treat for Santa on Christmas Eve. Milk, cookies, letters, and even something special for his reindeer are all popular options steeped in tradition. But maybe less commonly known is the tradition for Santa to leave a little something in return — aside from the presents under the tree, of course! Leaving a little surprise for your kids from Santa is a great way to bring even more magic to Christmas morning. From snow tracks in the house to a thoughtful letter about how he's been so impressed with your kids' good behaviour all year, keep reading for some of our favourite ideas that your little ones will love.

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1. Snow Tracks

Santa comes all the way from the North Pole to your house every year, so leave a little piece of the North Pole behind! Whether you use water or fake snow, make some footprints by the Christmas tree as evidence that Santa visited your house during the night.

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2. Cookie Crumbs

Creating a magical Christmas for your kids is all about the little details. If you're setting out milk, cookies, or mince pies for Santa on Christmas Eve, don't tidy everything up in the morning before your kids wake up! Leave some crumbs behind so they know Santa enjoyed their specially laid out treats. You can either leave crumbs on the plate or sprinkle some around the tree to make it look like Santa ate while he worked!

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3. A Letter From Santa

If your children are writing a letter to Santa, reward their efforts by making sure Santa writes back! It's a nice, personal touch that your kids will remember for years to come. Just make sure to switch up your handwriting.

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4. A Bitten Cookie

If you want to go one step beyond leaving crumbs behind, leave a bitten cookie instead. It'll show your kids that Santa appreciated the effort they went through to leave him a snack!

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5. Gifts in Their Shoes

Whether or not your children have actually put out their shoes for Santa, putting a small gift or two in their shoes is a really nice surprise for them when they wake up in the morning.