32 Things Santa Can Say: Nice List, Be-Good and Christmas Eve Scripts

Stuck on what Santa should say? Here are 32 short scripts, grouped by message, that fit a 10- or 15-second Santa video. Copy one, swap in the name, add one real detail and you are done.

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How long can a script be? About 18–20 English words for 10 seconds and 28–30 for 15 seconds. The page shows a counter, and if Santa's line still runs long, nothing is charged.

Nice List (6)

1. Ho ho ho! Hello, {name}! I checked my Nice List, and your name is right near the top. Merry Christmas!
2. {name}, the elves double-checked the list. You're on it, in big gold letters!
3. Ho ho ho! {name}, being kind to your friends put you on my Nice List this year.
4. I just made my list and checked it twice, {name}. Guess who's on it? You!
5. {name}, Mrs. Claus read the Nice List to me this morning, and she smiled at your name.
6. Ho ho ho! The Nice List is long this year, {name}, and you're on it. Well done!

Got your letter (5)

7. Ho ho ho! {name}, your letter reached the North Pole! The elves and I loved every word.
8. {name}, your letter is pinned right here on my desk. I read it twice!
9. Thank you for your letter, {name}. The drawing made the reindeer very happy.
10. {name}, your letter arrived by snow owl this morning. I'll see what the elves can do!
11. Ho ho ho! I got your list, {name}. Excellent handwriting, by the way.

Christmas Eve (5)

12. Ho ho ho! {name}, tonight is Christmas Eve! My sleigh is ready. Time to sleep, I'll be there soon!
13. {name}, the reindeer are warming up. Close your eyes, and I'll see you after midnight.
14. It's snowing at the North Pole, {name}. Leave a cookie out, and get some sleep!
15. Ho ho ho! {name}, Santa only comes when everyone's asleep. Sweet dreams!
16. {name}, my map has your house on it. Merry Christmas Eve!

Be good, gently (5)

Santa should encourage, not scare. These never mention coal or "no presents" (the page refuses scripts that do):

17. Hello, {name}. The elves say this week was a little hard. I know you can be kind and listen. Ho ho ho!
18. {name}, everyone has tricky days, even elves. I believe in you. Tomorrow is a fresh start!
19. Ho ho ho! {name}, helping at bedtime would make the elves cheer. Can you try?
20. {name}, being gentle with your little brother is the best present you can give me.
21. I've heard you're working hard on sharing, {name}. Keep going. I'm proud of you!

Birthday (4)

22. Ho ho ho! Happy birthday, {name}! The whole North Pole is celebrating you today!
23. {name}, the elves baked you an invisible birthday cake. It's delicious. Happy birthday!
24. Happy birthday, {name}! Even the reindeer are singing. Well, trying to.
25. Ho ho ho! Another year older, {name}, and kinder than ever. Happy birthday!

Gift is coming (4)

26. Ho ho ho! {name}, the elves just wrapped a special present with your name on it. See you soon!
27. {name}, something with a big red bow is waiting in my workshop. Can you guess?
28. The elves are putting the last ribbon on your present, {name}. Almost ready!
29. Ho ho ho! {name}, your present is on the sleigh. Don't peek!

Funny ones for grown-ups (3)

30. Ho ho ho! {name}, you're on the Nice List. Barely. Merry Christmas!
31. {name}, the elves report you finished every cookie. Respect.
32. {name}, I'm told you've been a very good employee this year. Have a long holiday!

Add one real detail

The scripts above sound personal; one specific detail makes them feel real. Choose My own words and add something only Santa would know:

• the new puppy, kitten or baby brother
• the first lost tooth
• learning to ride a bike or swim
• being brave at the doctor
• a kind thing they did for someone

Keep it to first names. No last names, schools or addresses.

Why be-good messages should stay gentle

Threats ("no presents", coal, "Santa isn't coming") can turn a magical video into a scary one, and children often replay these clips many times. Gentle messages work better: name the behaviour, say Santa believes in them, end with a laugh.

Turn a script into a video

1. Open AI Santa Video, type the name and press Hear Santa say it (free).
2. Choose My own words and paste your script.
3. Pick a scene (desk, fireplace, workshop, sleigh, video call), the length and the ratio, then press Make.

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