Here is another tradition that we have been doing for a few years now. It is a personalized message from Santa. The kids LOVE it and think it is so real---And it is FREE--Even better! I found the website while doing some searching and this is great! Copy and paste for the kids messages.
Nolan:
http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/watch/gz8vE_Z8S0bBhX8B6G8ts-g
Lily:
http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/watch/g0HqDyTXrV-6g3kGYw54-Pg