Writing a letter to Santa is a time-honoured childhood tradition, but how many of us have ever actually received a reply from the big red man himself?
Well, now you can. Thanks to Australia Post, children can write Santa a letter or a postcard, track its journey and receive a reply in their letterbox.
Australia Post’s Head of Media, Michelle Shekan, said children writing to Santa this year, who would like a response, just need to make sure they address their letters to Santa Claus at the North Pole, and include the postcode 9999.
Letters to Santa: Children can write letters to the jolly red man, track their letter’s journey and receive a reply in their letterbox (stock image)
Last year young Australians sent Santa over 130,000 letters and wish lists (stock image)
‘Writing a letter to Santa is an easy way to encourage children to practise their letter writing skills and how to address, stamp and post a letter,’ she said.
‘It’s a fun approach to letter writing at home or the classroom, but if you get stuck, Australia Post has some helpful letter writing tips and templates on our website.’
Last year young Australians sent Santa over 130,000 letters and wishlists.
Reminder to parents: Letters should be addressed to the North Pole, 9999 and don’t forget to add a stamp
Children can pick up free Christmas postcards and write to Santa on the spot at selected post offices.
To make sure Santa receives the letter, envelopes will need a 65 cent stamp and should be posted in specially marked boxes located in Australia Post stores or any red post box.
There’s also a reminder to include a return address on the back of the envelope so Santa can respond.
All letters sent to Santa will receive a reply and Australia Post’s interactive mail tracker shows the whereabouts of the letter en route to the North Pole
Australia Post’s website has a dedicated Santa mail page that helps children create the perfect letter as well as a range of fun holiday resources.
There’s also access to the Santa Mail interactive mail tracker which shows whereabouts the letter is on it’s journey to the man himself.
While Australia Post will be doing all they can to make sure Santa gets his mail, the latest date letters can be sent is December 15.