How to get a letter postmarked from the North Pole Have the child write a letter to Santa. Write a personalized response to the child's letter and sign it “From Santa.” ... Insert both letters into an envelope, and address it to the child. Add the return address to the envelope:
Dear Santa, My name is Ethan Baker and I am 2 years old. I am so excited about Christmas this year, and I can't wait for you to come. Thank you for the toys you gave me last year. This year can I please have My First Leap Pad, a fire truck, a new sled, and a Boobah. I will have cookies and milk waiting for you.
You could share this story with your child like this: “Santa Claus lives in the North Pole. Each year on Christmas Eve, he loads up his big, red sleigh and delivers the toys to every house. Even though these presents are so special, the most important thing about Santa is the excitement and kindness he spreads.
Every year, thousands of families send letters to Santa at the North Pole. The USPS Operation Santa® program makes it possible for people to adopt and respond to these letters, fulfilling the holiday wishes of children and families across the country.
Letters must be addressed to Santa's official USPS address – SANTA CLAUS, 123 ELF ROAD, NORTH POLE, 88888. Letters received without last names and correct return addresses cannot be uploaded. Packages can be shipped from all 19,000-plus post offices around the country.
Here's how: Have the child write a letter to Santa and place it in an envelope addressed to: Santa Claus, North Pole. Write a personalized response to the child's letter and sign it "From Santa." Insert both letters into an envelope, and address it to the child.
A letter to Santa should be placed into an envelope with a postage stamp, and sent to 123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888. Don't forget your return address — be sure to write it clearly and include an apartment number if applicable, so there is no confusion about where the gift should be sent.
The letters travel to Santa's U.S. satellite workshop, where they are opened and reviewed, personal information is redacted, and the letters are uploaded to the USPSOperationSanta website.
Take 5: Adults can write a letter to Santa, too.