Canada Post has set up its annual post box for Santa, so that he gets his mail up at the North Pole. What you might not know is that if you include a return address, you will receive a letter back – in the same language you wrote to Santa.
If you want to help your child get their wish list to the big man, send it in a stamped envelope with a return address to the following address by Dec. 24:
Santa Claus
North Pole
Canada H0H 0H0
The Canada Post website says that 11,000 current and past postal employees volunteer their time to help make sure the letters get answered. There is one important (and funny) guideline from Canada Post: “Although Santa loves to receive letters and drawings, putting cookies and treats in your envelope is not a good idea as they will get crushed and damaged by the time they reach Santa. Santa much prefers to eat his treats on Christmas Eve, so please have your children save them at home for the big day!”
A note to BlackBerry-addicted parents: You can also send an email to Santa via Canada Post’s website, but that kind of crushes the spirit of the whole thing. The idea is that kids get a little lesson in good old-fashioned letter-writing. Check the Canada Post site out for holiday-related craft ideas and online games, though.
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