Best Santa Letter Packages: A Family Buying Guide
The best Santa letter packages depend on what you want your child to open. Choose Platinum at $89.95 for the red keepsake box, or Gold at $27.95 for a letter with a Nice List Certificate. Silver is $17.95 and does not include the certificate in 2026. Bronze offers a personalized letter at $9.95.
At Package From Santa®, the four choices are Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze. This guide helps you choose between them, from a first letter to a box you can bring out each Christmas. I'm Elf Carey, a co-founder and a parent, so these are the packages our family helps make.
How do the best Santa letter packages compare?
Start with the piece your child would enjoy most. Do they love getting a letter of their own? Would they want to hang Santa's certificate beside their bed? Or is opening a special box part of the gift you have in mind? Pick that moment first, then look at the price.
| Package | Price | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum | $89.95 | The keepsake red box, personalized letter and Nice List Certificate. |
| Gold | $27.95 | Choose this tier when you want the personalized letter and Nice List Certificate together. |
| Silver | $17.95 | A letter package at the next price point. The 2026 Silver package does not include a Nice List Certificate. |
| Bronze | $9.95 | Personalized letter and decorated North Pole envelope. Nice List Certificate not included. |
These are the key differences to start with. Check the current package collection for the full seasonal contents and the edition shown. Package prices are a starting point for your budget; check shipping and the final total before placing your order.
Who would enjoy the Platinum keepsake box?
Consider Platinum if your child would enjoy exploring a box from the North Pole before you even read the letter. The red keepsake box is part of the gift, with details to look at and a lid to lift. Inside, the personalized letter and Nice List Certificate are pieces you can keep after Christmas.
The red box can become a home for Christmas memories once the first excitement settles. A parent might tuck the letter away with a photo from that December, then bring it back out the following year. That is a different kind of gift from a letter alone, so let your family's habits guide you.
The 2026 Platinum package is $89.95. Seasonal artwork and extras can change, so check the listed contents before choosing it. The photos show packages from past seasons, not a complete list of what comes in the 2026 package.
What should you know about Gold and Silver?
Gold costs $27.95, and Silver costs $17.95. The clearest keepsake question is whether you want a Nice List Certificate included. For 2026, Silver does not include one. Gold does, so it is the tier to look at when the certificate is part of the gift you want to give.
Think about where the certificate would go once Christmas is over. Would your child tape it beside a drawing, put it in a folder of special things or ask you to frame it? If you can picture that spot, Gold may be worth the extra $10 over Silver. If not, there is no need to move up just for the certificate.
If the certificate is not what you are looking for, compare Silver's current contents with Bronze before you move up. Choose the extras your child will enjoy, rather than choosing a higher price just because it is there. You can also read our Nice List Certificate guide for a closer look at that keepsake.
When is a simple letter the right choice?
Bronze is a lovely place to begin when the letter itself is what you want. Think of your child spotting their name on an envelope, carrying it to the sofa and asking you to read it aloud. You do not need a large box to make that small scene feel special.
If you are buying for several children, start by working out the cost of a letter for each one. It is easy to get caught up in the extras when you browse. You may find that a letter each, read together after school with a snack, is just the tradition you had in mind.
If you enjoy making things yourself, our printable versus personalized letter guide compares those options. The USPS North Pole postmark program is another route for a letter you prepare at home. Follow its own instructions and dates.
"It was amazing to see the joy on my children's face when they read their name on the letters and nice wish certificates. It makes Christmas time truly magical for them. Great product!!"
- Michael H., Michigan - Verified Buyer
What makes the letter feel personal?
Personalized letters from Santa work best with details your child will recognize. Think of the afternoon they finally rode their bike without help, or the dog they insist on saying goodnight to. One detail like that gives you more to work with than a general message about having a wonderful year.
You can use your own letter text, too. Keep the message kind and specific, and leave promised gifts out of it. Our guide to what to write in a letter from Santa has ideas to help you begin.
Before you sit down to personalize the letter, make a small list with the right spelling of your child's name, their hometown and a moment from the year you would like to celebrate. Learning to ride a bike or helping a friend can mean more than a long list of achievements. Choose something your child will remember with pride when the letter is read aloud.
For siblings, give each letter a detail of its own. One child might love hearing about their pet, while another would light up at a mention of a new hobby. You can keep the family tradition the same and still make each letter feel like a gift chosen just for them.
In December 2005, our son received a letter from Santa with the wrong name. I helped put things right with a personalized apology from Santa, and that moment stayed with us. Dale and I began Package From Santa® in 2006 because the details matter. Whichever package a family chooses, we want the letter to feel like it belongs to their child.
❤ Carey and Dale, Founders of Package From Santa®
When can you order for Christmas 2026?
Pre-Order is open now. Until October 7, packages are available as Pre-Order only. The Personalize Now option begins Wednesday, October 7, and packages start shipping November 16. November 16 is the shipping start, not a promised arrival date for your package.
- Now: Pre-Order is open
- October 7: Personalize Now begins
- November 16: Packages start shipping
Before you order, check the child's name and mailing address with the adult who will receive the package. That is especially helpful if you are a grandparent sending it as a surprise. A quick check now keeps the gift focused on the child when Santa's mail arrives.
Which package fits the gift you have in mind?
The keepsake box
PLATINUM Package From Santa® - 2026 Edition
The red keepsake box, personalized letter and Nice List Certificate.
$89.95
See the Platinum package →
Letter and certificate
GOLD Package From Santa® - 2026 Edition
A choice for families who want the Nice List Certificate included.
$27.95
See the Gold package →
Compare the next step
SILVER Package From Santa® - 2026 Edition
Check the seasonal contents. Nice List Certificate not included.
$17.95
See the Silver package →
Begin with the letter
BRONZE Package From Santa® - 2026 Edition
A personalized letter in a decorated North Pole envelope.
$9.95
See the Bronze package →What else do parents ask about Santa letter packages?
What is the lowest priced Santa letter package?
Bronze is $9.95 and includes a personalized letter in a decorated North Pole envelope. Check the final total, including shipping, before you order.
Does the 2026 Silver package include a Nice List Certificate?
No. The 2026 Silver package does not include a Nice List Certificate. Gold and Platinum include one.
Which package comes in the red keepsake box?
Platinum comes in the red keepsake box. See the current package collection for its price and full seasonal contents.
When does ordering open for Christmas 2026?
Pre-Order is open now. Until October 7, packages are available as Pre-Order only. Personalize Now begins October 7, and packages start shipping November 16.
Can I write my own letter from Santa?
Yes. You can use your own custom letter text. A kind message with a few details from your child's year makes a lovely place to start.
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About the author
Co-Founder, Package From Santa®
Carey is a co-founder of Package From Santa® and a parent who has spent more than 20 years helping families create believable, personalized Christmas magic. Known around the North Pole as Elf Carey.
Related reading: Letters from Santa: the complete guide for parents, How to get a personalized letter from Santa, Free printable vs. personalized Santa letters and The Nice List Certificate on the Package From Santa® blog.
