Sending letters to father christmas royal mail
A festive tradition! Sending letters to Father Christmas through Royal Mail is a fun and magical way to get your child's letter to the big man himself. Here's what you need to know:
When to send your letter: Royal Mail recommends sending your letter to Father Christmas by December 10th to ensure it arrives at the North Pole in time. However, you can send your letter up until December 23rd.
How to send your letter: To send your letter to Father Christmas, you'll need to use a special Father Christmas postmark. You can get this by posting your letter at a Royal Mail postbox or a participating Post Office branch. Make sure to ask the postmaster for a Father Christmas postmark when you post your letter.
What to include in your letter: Encourage your child to write a letter to Father Christmas telling him about their wishes, hopes, and dreams. They can also include a return address so Father Christmas can write back.
Special Father Christmas postmarks: Royal Mail offers special Father Christmas postmarks at participating Post Office branches. These postmarks feature festive designs and are only available during the holiday season. You can find a list of participating Post Office branches on the Royal Mail website.
Tracking your letter: Royal Mail doesn't offer tracking for letters sent to Father Christmas, so you won't be able to track your letter's journey to the North Pole. However, you can rest assured that Royal Mail will do its best to deliver your letter to Father Christmas in time.
Tips and reminders:
- Make sure to use a standard A4-sized envelope and a first-class stamp.
- Write "Father Christmas, North Pole" as the address on the envelope.
- Encourage your child to be creative and include a drawing or a small gift with their letter.
- Don't forget to include a return address so Father Christmas can write back.
By following these steps, you'll be helping your child's letter reach Father Christmas in time for the holiday season. Happy writing!