General News
23 November, 2020
Last mail to the North Pole
Australia Post is reminding kids not to leave their letters to Santa to the last minute.
Last mail to the North Pole
Australia Post is reminding kids not to leave their letters to Santa to the last minute.
Like everyone else, the jolly man in red will be finalising his Christmas plans early this year so Australia Post is calling on kids to let him know they’ve been nice before he checks his list for that all-important second time.
Australia Post is once again helping to connect children directly with their number one hero via the much-loved tradition, Santa Mail and the precious letters will want to be sent early this year, so he has plenty of time to reply before Christmas Eve!
Last year, 120,000 children wrote to the North Pole to let Santa know what presents they hoped to see under the tree.
Christina Malfitana said her three-year-old son Braxton was really looking forward to Christmas and that he had asked for some Bluey Merchandise for Santa.
“He loves Bluey the dog, he would be happy with anything from Santa that is Bluey related.”
Australia Post’s General Manager Post Office Network David McNamara said the postal service is doing everything it can this year to help Australians have the best possible Christmas and is looking forward to getting children and families into the festive spirit.
“Santa Mail is one of those Australian traditions that families look forward to every year and it helps add a little touch of excitement at this magical time,” he said.
“It’s also the perfect activity to encourage children to think about all the things that make them happy and practice their literacy skills by putting pencil to paper expressing what they are hoping for.
“We want to give Santa time to respond to every letter, so we’re encouraging children and families to aim to get their letters in nice and early. You can also visit the Santa Mail website for helpful templates, and to keep an eye on your letter’s progress with our Santa Mail Tracker.”
To take part, letters should be addressed to Santa, North Pole 9999 with a 65c Christmas stamp on the front of the envelope and your name and return address on the back, so Santa knows where to send his reply.
Santa Mail letters can be placed in any red street posting box, or a dedicated Santa Mail box in participating Post Offices, and families are encouraged to post letters before Thursday 26 November, so Santa can reply before loading up his sleigh.
For further information on Santa Mail, including how to take part, letter writing tips, and the Santa Mail Tracker please visit auspost.com.au/santamail.
