Chicago, IL – From Ohio to Illinois to Michigan, children across the Midwest are now able to mail their Christmas letters to Santa Claus through the U.S. Postal Service’s Operation Santa program.
According to USPS, Operation Santa allows kids to write letters addressed to Santa at the North Pole, which are then made available online for volunteers and “adopters” who help fulfill holiday wishes. The program has been running for more than a century and continues to connect families with Christmas cheer.
Key dates for 2025 include:
- November 3 – Adopter registration starts.
- November 17 – Letter adoption begins.
- December 6 – Last day to send letters.
- December 13 – Website closes, last day to ship gifts.
Letters should be addressed to:
Santa Claus
123 Elf Road
North Pole, 88888
Each letter must include a full return address and proper postage. USPS officials note that unstamped letters cannot be processed and will be returned to the sender.
Once received, letters are digitized, redacted, and uploaded to the USPS Operation Santa website, where registered adopters can choose letters and send gifts directly. USPS employees emphasize that “Santa letters” are not shared outside the program for privacy and security.
The program has become a holiday tradition for Midwest families, offering children the chance to share their wishes while giving communities an opportunity to spread goodwill during the season.
For more details or to get involved, visit USPSOperationSanta.com.
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