What if the first letter arrived at breakfast?
It’s too early for presents, but a message from the journey can arrive now. There could be another after lunch and a final envelope in the evening. Choose the moments that fit your day.
An illustrative family journey.
Add a few messages to the day you already have.
Breakfast at home, a visit to Grandma’s, dinner at six. Prepare a few messages around those plans and leave time for the children to play in between. Your draft is saved to your account, so you can write a little at a time.
Imagine it at home
- Before Christmas
Choose the place and times, then make the prepared messages your own.
- On Christmas Eve
Open envelopes between games, visits and meals.
- If you’re running late
Pause the journey and check the new times before continuing.
A message with your child’s name
Add a familiar nickname, a favourite book or something your children are looking forward to. You read and approve every message first.
Dinner can run late
Hold the arrival until the presents are ready. You can also pause the journey and new messages, then carry on later.
Read the messages again afterwards
Once the journey is over, the delivered messages stay together. Choose to keep the memory if you’d like to save them for longer.
Do we have to watch the map constantly?
No. A scheduled story continues while the page is closed. Read the messages the next time you look together.
More practical questionsIdeas to try together
Christmas Eve with children: four moments to look forward to.
Breakfast, a quiet break, setting the table and presents. Four things that may already be in your plans. Add a small activity or a letter to each, and leave room for the rest of the day.
Read the article ↗Plan the dayDinner’s running late. What happens to Santa’s arrival?
The children are waiting for the last letter, but there are still plates on the table and the presents aren’t ready. You can hold the arrival. Meanwhile, a short message can explain a little stop along the way.
Read the article ↗Plan the dayWhen should you check the Christmas map? After your walk, perhaps.
You read the first letter, close the map and go outside. When you return, see how far the journey has come. Checking the map can be a small part of the things you already enjoy doing at Christmas.
Read the article ↗See what your children will see.
Open the first letter, follow the star on the map and try holding the arrival. You don’t need an account for the preview.
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