Yes, there is a Santa Claus
And the Postal ServiceTM can help you prove it when Santa replies to your child’s letter — complete with the North Pole Postmark!
Create the excitement of Christmas, letter writing, stamps and penmanship.
Supplies needed
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Child’s letter and reply letter
Two different writing utensils
One standard envelope with postage
One larger envelope with postage
How to get a letter postmarked from the North Pole
Step 2
Write a personalized response to the child’s letter and sign it “From Santa.”
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Step 3
Insert both letters into an envelope, and address it to the child.
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Step 4
Add the return address to the envelope:
SANTA
NORTH POLE
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Step 5
Ensure a First-Class Mail stamp is affixed to the envelope.
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Step 6
Place the complete envelope into a larger envelope, both with appropriate postage, and address it to:
NORTH POLE POSTMARK
POSTMASTER
4141 POSTMARK DR
ANCHORAGE AK 99530-9998
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Additional information
We recommend sending your letters between November 23 through December 1.
Tips:
- When responding as Santa, make the letter from Santa as personal as possible by highlighting your child’s accomplishments over the past year. For example, helping around the house, receiving good grades in a particular subject at school or participating in community service activities.
- This is a great activity for Thanksgiving that the whole family can enjoy, including parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other caregivers.
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