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Kids Don't Remember the Pile of Gifts — They Remember Moments Like This

If you think back to your own childhood Christmases, you probably don't remember every toy you unwrapped. What you remember are the moments: a certain smell, a certain song, a certain tradition your family kept year after year.

That's what parents today are trying to recapture — not just "more stuff," but something their kids will remember long after the wrapping paper is gone.

Turning a Video Into a Tradition

Personalized Santa videos are becoming that moment for a lot of families.

Instead of just surprising kids with gifts, parents are gathering everyone on the couch, turning down the lights, and "calling" Santa onto the screen. When Santa starts talking — and clearly knows who the child is — it becomes a full family event.

Some families make popcorn. Others light a candle. Some save it for Christmas Eve, others use it to kick off December. However they do it, it becomes something they look forward to every year.

More Than Just Another Christmas Product

There are endless holiday products you could buy. But a personalized Santa video isn't just one more thing to open. It's something you experience together.

  • You're in the room watching your child react.
  • You share that "did you hear that?" look when Santa says something specific.
  • You replay it together and notice new little details.

That's why families who try it once often come back the next year. Not because they "need" another video, but because now it's part of their Christmas rhythm.

A Tradition That Grows With Your Child

When kids are little, Santa might talk more about wonder and excitement. As they grow, Santa can:

  • Encourage them in school
  • Recognize their responsibilities
  • Reinforce values like kindness, effort, and patience

The message can evolve with them. The magic stays the same.

Easy for Parents, Huge for Kids

  1. Choose your package and video length.
  2. Tell Santa about your child or children.
  3. Get your video delivered as an MP4.
  4. Decide when to "reveal" it as part of your holiday tradition.

Some parents make it the "opener" at the start of the season. Others use it on Christmas Eve after cookies and milk. A few even use it as a surprise follow-up after Christmas to keep the magic going.

Starting Your Tradition Is Cheaper Than You Think

Right now, there's an early-access offer designed for first-time families who want to try building this into their holiday.

Some packages are eligible for up to 50% off with a limited early-access coupon.

Click above to see current packages and whether early-access pricing is still available this season.

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