Not everybody has a chimney on the roof of their home. Many children live in apartment buildings that can be many floors high and don’t have a fireplace. Some houses don’t have a fireplace either. Santa has to find a way to put presents under the tree of children who live in homes that don’t have a chimney for him to come down.
This is where the legend of Santa’s magic key comes into play. Santa’s magic key is part of a cherished tradition for children around the world, helping Santa deliver presents even in places without a chimney.
The Legend of Santa’s Magic Key
Santa’s Magic Key
These days it is not safe to leave the front door of the house or apartment open for Santa to walk through. There are too many naughty pixies who are always looking to cause trouble in our homes. That is why Santa needs a magic key to your front door, a special, enchanted object known as Santa’s key or Santa’s magic key. Only Santa Claus knows how to use it, and if anyone else tries, it simply won’t open the door.
This magical Christmas tradition is part of the story of Santa told for generations, often shared in the timeless poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” The key opens the door and lets Santa come inside to deliver gifts, even if there’s no chimney.
How It Works
Before going to bed, hang the key on the outside of the front door. This is how you hang the key so Santa sees it right away. Santa will then let himself in using his special key, place the presents under the Christmas tree, and when he is ready to leave, he hangs the key back on the tree as a sign that he visited.
Each home has its special magic key, making it a unique gift that can be passed down year after year.
How to Make a Magic Key
If you would like to help Santa get into your home and ensure that he can deliver gifts even without a chimney, creating Santa’s magic key is a fun and simple way to add a festive touch to your holiday traditions.
Find or Make a Magic Key
Ask mom or dad if they have an old key that they don’t know what to do with. However, make sure it can’t open the front door. The key doesn’t have to be a door key. If you don’t have a real key, you can make one out of cardboard. Put a real key down on the card and draw around it with a pencil, and then cut it out. Make a small hole at the top of the cardboard key.
Paint
Ask mom or dad for some paint for you to paint the key with. If you don’t have any paint, use nail polish, a sticky label, or colorful wool to wrap around it. Before painting the key be sure to put down some newspaper in case the paint or nail polish spills. Paint the first side, then let it dry before painting the other side. If you have made a cardboard key, paint it with nail polish or use your colored pencils to make it look festive.
Make a Loop and a Poem Card
You will need some ribbon, wool, or string. Pull it through the hole at the top of the key, but don’t tie the ends together just yet.
Write a short poem to Santa, inviting him to use your magic key. Decorate the card with snowflakes, stars, and smiles. Attach the key to the card using ribbon or string.
Hang the Key
Just before bed on Christmas Eve, hang the key on the outside handle of the front door. When Santa Claus finishes his visit, he’ll hang the key on the Christmas tree so you know he’s been there.
Buy Santa’s Magic Key Online
This holiday season, buying Santa’s magic key online is an easy way to bring extra magic to Christmas Eve. You can find Santa keys on marketplaces like Etsy, along with printable Santa’s magic key poems and cards. This makes it easy to personalize the tradition for your own family.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa’s door called?
Santa’s door is often simply your home’s front door, but with the help of Santa’s magic key, it becomes a magical entrance for Santa Claus.
What is Santa’s magic key used for?
It allows Santa to enter homes without chimneys quietly and safely on Christmas Eve so he can deliver gifts.
When should I hang the key for Santa?
You should hang the key on your front door just before you go to bed on Christmas Eve.
Can I make a Santa’s magic key at home?
Absolutely! You can craft one from an old key, cardboard, or other materials, then decorate it for the magic of Christmas.
Does Santa’s magic key work for apartments and condos?
Yes, it’s perfect for families in places without chimneys, like apartments or high-rise buildings.
Can Santa open any door with his magic key?
Yes, but only Santa Claus can use it, and only to bring the story of Santa to life while delivering gifts.
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