Parents everywhere will be delighted to hear that Father Christmas can now call and text badly behaved kids.

Naughty children better watch out this festive season because Father Christmas has got a smartphone and he's not afraid to use it.

A new app lets parents order phone calls, texts and voicemails from Father Christmas himself, Belfast live reports .

The Message from Santa app allows you to get a personalised call, text message or voicemail from the big man in the red suit, telling your children to behave.

The app allows you to add as many kids as you wish so each of them can get their own call from Santa.

You can even add your children's hobbies and interests so Father Christmas can tailor the call and make it even more personal to them.

Father Christmas can now call and text naughty children

The app can also be used to encourage good behaviour with Father Christmas ringing to tell children to keep up the good work.

A new app that lets parents order phone calls, texts and voicemails from Father Christmas himself.

The app is free and is available to download from iTunes and Google Play Store.