Here's a great way to surprise your kids this Christmas- with a letter from Santa; postmarked from the North Pole.

Kids have been writing letters to Santa for years, but when did Santa ever write back? Sure, you got a hand written letter from mom or dad pretending to be Santa, but you never really got a letter all the way from the North Poll. Until now.

Santa is responding to letters this Christmas. This year, the U.S. Postal Service is helping your child get a letter from Santa just in time for Christmas.

It's easy - have your child write a letter to Santa, then tell them you'll mail it to St. Nick for them. After they have written their letter write your message from Santa on the back of your child's letter and follow the suggested instructions below by the U.S. Postal Service.

A few days after you mail the letter, your child will find Santa's response in the mail, complete with a postmark from the North Pole.

Here are the easy steps:

1. Have your child write a letter to Santa and seal it in an envelope addressed to: Santa Claus, North Pole.

2. Tell your child that you’ll place a stamp on the envelope and mail it to St. Nick for him or her.

3. Later, when alone, open the envelope, read the letter and write Santa’s response on the back of the child’s letter. Have Santa write: “It’s important to be green and save paper. That’s why I’m writing on the back.”

4. When responding as Santa, reference your child’s accomplishments not included in his or her letter, i.e., Santa is so proud that you volunteered to help ____, or Santa is really impressed with the great job you’re doing in school — especially with math, etc. Sign it Santa Claus with a P.S. to get to bed early Christmas Eve.

5. Place the letter into a new envelope addressed to the child at his or her home. Be sure to include: Santa Claus, North Pole, as the return address on the envelope. Don’t forget to apply a First-Class stamp.

6. Place the stamped envelope in a larger envelope (or Priority Mail envelope) with adequate postage addressed to:

NORTH POLE HOLIDAY POSTMARK
POSTMASTER

4141 POSTMARK DR
ANCHORAGE AK 99530-9998

The letters must be received by the Anchorage, Alaska Postmaster no later than December 15. The Postmaster will open the envelope, remove "Santa's Letter" addressed to your child, apply the North Pole postmark, and mail it back to you.

When Santa's letter arrives, make sure you've got your camera handy. Have your little one open the letter and read it to you - then share the photos on Facebook and Twitter using #SantaLetters.

 

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