6 Ways Kids Can Call Santa This Christmas

We've got Santa's number! Here's how to call Santa this Christmas...tried, tested and reviewed by parents.

Your kids can get in touch with the big guy in some pretty unique ways, from Santa apps to Alexa skills to calling Santa Claus on his own personal Santa hotline. Even if an in-person visit is one of your favorite Christmas traditions each year, you'll still want to check these out for some holiday fun.

How do your kids talk to Santa from home? Share your tips with fellow parents below!

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    Santa's Hotline

    Here's how to call Santa on the Santa hotline! Kids can listen to a jolly pre-recorded message and leave him a voicemail with their Christmas gift ideas and holiday wishes. Santa's number is (605)313-0691 in the United States (English), but other numbers are available for a variety of countries and languages.

    Personalized Call from Santa App
    Price

    Free download, 1 free call

    Kids can receive a free Santa call (personalized for one child) with one of over 34 different greetings and a fun incoming call screen. Choose from options like Christmas Eve or birthday messages, and even motivational calls for kids who are headed for the naughty list.

    Christmas Dialer
    Price

    1 free call, $0.06+/premium call

    Receive a free incoming phone call from Santa or an elf (your choice!) with one of a few different cute message options. Your first call is free, and paid premium calls allow for date/time scheduling and a saved recording of your child answering the phone. If you call Santa Claus a different way this year, this would be a fun idea for your Elf on the Shelf to interact with the kids!

    Alexa, Call Santa

    Call Santa on your Amazon device by enabling this kid-favorite Alexa skill and saying "Alexa, Call Santa" or "Alexa, Open Call Santa Claus." Kids will connect with Santa and other North Pole friends for fun holiday activities. If you have an Echo Show device, you can see video, too.

    Message From Santa App
    Price

    Free download, Upgrade $1.99/year

    Kids can text with Santa, watch video messages, and receive personalized calls for free on the Message From Santa app. They can also call his voicemail to share their gift ideas, add someone to the naughty or nice list, or find out what Santa's doing right now! A paid upgrade allows for more personalization, recording features, and a more Santa-safe interface for suspicious kids.

    Portable North Pole
    Price

    Free download, In-app purchases

    The Portable North Pole app and website give access to free Santa calls and video messages, personalized for your kids. Different levels of premium paid options allow for a more personalization, premium videos, downloads, and the ability to record your kids' reactions!

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