It's a moment all parents dread: the official time that the kids confront us to ask if Santa Claus is real. So it's time to step up our game. Keeping Santa real is a very intricate art and requires serious dedication and creativity. And we'll admit it, it can kind of be fun to make a little magic happen for the kiddies. Luckily, we've put together the best and easiest things one can do this holiday season to keep the magic of Santa alive…
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Santa is real! Of course, he is! It's just that sometimes Mom and Dad need to give Santa a little help for when the big night comes. Want to be the best little helper this holiday season? We've come up with several fun tips and tricks that help make the season a whole lot more magical and wonder-filled and Santa's Christmas Eve visit as memorable as ever.
From ordering up a phone call or personalized video message from Santa to planting some snow-covered boot prints and pulling up the reindeer cam, these are some of the magic-filled ways to help convince the kids that Santa is on his way or really did stop by for his annual visit.
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Read on for the best ways to keep the magic of Santa alive this year! No. 8 is such a great way to keep kids believing.
Video Call With Santa
This app lets your child to receive an interactive video call from Santa Claus himself. Personalize the call by choosing an episode and providing a kid's name! Watch the joy and wonder runneth over!
Track Santa's Journey
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has one amazing site for all parents: iTrackedSanta. It literally lets you keep tabs on where he is at any given point in the day.
Mark His Footprints
When Kris Kringle sneaks into your home on Christmas Eve, make his presence known. This clever little trick from Little Hiccups shows you how to make Santa's footprints. Put them around the fireplace, the tree, and watch the kids squeal as they spot his steps.
Personalized Video Messages from Santa
Portable North Pole offers another fun video message from Santa option! Messages can be personalized for every child.
Separate Wrapping Paper
Any gifts from Santa must be in his own wrapping paper. Any gifts from Mom and Dad and family? Clearly in a separate. That's one major rule to always remember.
Fake a Call From Santa
Need to speak with the main man directly? Fake a call from Santa! This special smart phone app lets you take an incoming call from St. Nicholas. And who can deny a direct call? No one, that's who!
Watch the Reindeer Cam
Want another real-life tracking chance? Have your kids watch the Reindeer Cam live feed to give them a real live look at the reindeer who will be propelling Santa's sleigh come Christmas.
Special Santa Keys
Don't have a fireplace and have a hard time explaining to the kids how Santa gets into the house? Create these special magic Santa keys and hang them on your door on Christmas!
Reindeer Food
Reindeer have to eat too! You leave the cookies and milk out for Santa, but don't forget to leave some reindeer food too. Throw in some creative sparkles to make the snacks extra festive.
Follow Santa on Twitter
Of course Santa has a Twitter. Follow his tweets and see what's happening up in the North Pole and around the world as he embarks on his Christmas Eve adventures.
Special Santa Ornament
Sure, you've already decorated the tree, but one more bulb won't hurt. Especially when it's from Father Christmas. On Christmas Eve, after the kids have fallen fast asleep, drop off a new ornament on the tree and leave a special note: "to your family, from Santa."
