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Stories to read. Adventures to print. Discover letters to write, clues to solve, pictures to colour and characters to follow. Bring a little story magic to family time.

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Letters, treasure hunts and creative activities · Digital downloads to print at home

From a little download to a lovely afternoon

1. Choose something they’ll love

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2. Download and print

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3. Make a little memory

Write, colour, explore or follow a trail together. A grown-up can help with reading and preparation.

A letter full of Christmas wishes

Dear Santa Letter & Christmas Activity Pack · Ages 4–8 · A4 digital download

The blank Dear Santa template beside a completed letter using fictional details.

Let your little Christmas helper write their wishes, sign their name and add a P.S. or a drawing. Then enjoy colouring with Santa, finding five picture differences and discovering child-friendly Christmas facts.

What’s inside?

  • Cover and clear printing guide
  • Blank Dear Santa letter and a fictional sample
  • Santa colouring sheet
  • Five-difference Christmas picture puzzle
  • Six fun facts and three questions, including a kindness prompt
  • Fact sources and an answer key for grown-ups

Two PDFs of the same nine-page pack: Print-Ready for handwriting and an optional Fillable Extra with seven fields for short typed answers. PDF software support varies.

A4 portrait, single-sided, actual size (100%). Use colour for the picture puzzle. No seller personalisation service or physical delivery is included.

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Personal use only. Print for your own household. Do not resell or redistribute. Illustrations created with AI tools; layout, wording and activity design edited and arranged for Merrett Story House.

Santa colouring, spot-the-difference puzzle and Christmas fun facts page previews.Print-Ready for handwriting and optional Fillable Extra for short typed answers; two versions of the same nine pages.A4 printing instructions beside the blank Dear Santa letter.

A little about me

I’m Mez, a children’s writer and the creator of Merrett Story House. I’m also a family man with young children. Seeing what sparks their curiosity and makes them smile helps inspire the stories and printable adventures I create.

From a festive letter to a trail of clues, I want each design to feel like a small invitation into a story, with clear instructions for the grown-ups and room for children to make it their own.

A few helpful answers

What can I find at Merrett Story House?

Children’s stories, printables and creative activities. The range grows over time; browse the shop for current products and check each listing for its contents, format and age guidance.

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How do I download a digital purchase?

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What ages are the activities for?

Each listing gives its suggested age range. The treasure hunts are for ages 5–8 and the Dear Santa pack is for ages 4–8. Younger children may need help with reading and writing; a grown-up should handle preparation and cutting.

What should I print, and which settings should I use?

Follow the guide supplied with your product and choose the files that match your paper size. Print single-sided at Actual size or 100% unless instructed otherwise. Test one page first. Check printer margins and product guidance before changing the scale.

Can I type in or personalise the files?

Options vary by product. The Dear Santa pack includes a Print-Ready PDF and an optional Fillable Extra for short typed answers in compatible PDF software. Other files may be ready-to-print only. Seller personalisation is included only when a listing explicitly offers it.

Can I print copies for siblings or use the files at school?

Follow the licence supplied with your product. Household personal-use products may be printed for your own household; sharing, uploading, resale and redistribution are not permitted. Classroom, club, group and commercial use need a licence that specifically allows them. Contact the shop before purchasing if you need different use.

How are the illustrations made?

The current printable packs include illustrations created and refined with AI tools, alongside the wording, activity design and page layout. Check individual listings for their creative-process details.

What if I need help with my order?

Message Merrett Story House through Etsy with your order number and a description of the problem. For a digital-file issue, tell us which file, device and PDF viewer you are using so we can help with download or printing questions.

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