CHILDREN should post their letters to Santa no later than Friday December 9 according to the Royal Mail’s chief elf Lisa.

And to ensure Santa receives the letter on time, she is reminding youngsters to use the correct address, on a stamped envelope.

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Santa/Father Christmas,
Santa’s Grotto,
Reindeerland,
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And don't forget Santa needs to know your full name and address including your postcode to reply.

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Lisa Luveniyali, Royal Mail Chief Elf, who ensures children’s letters reach Santa at his grotto in Reindeerland in the North Pole, said: “Royal Mail plays a very special part in the nation’s Christmas preparations.

“We are proud that for 59 years, Santa has allowed us to help manage the hundreds of thousands of special letters he receives from boys and girls across the country. 

“His special team of elves at Royal Mail especially enjoy taking a peek at what children are asking for as well as helping Santa reply to these special letters. 

“Don’t forget to include your full name and address on your letter so Santa can reply to you!”

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Once all of this year’s letters have been received, Royal Mail will reveal the definitive guide to what children actually want for Christmas, with a ‘Top 10’ list of the most wished for toys, in a unique poll based on the children’s own letters.

UK latest recommended posting dates for Christmas 2022 are: Monday 19 December for 2nd Class and 2nd Class Signed For or Royal Mail 24®Or Wednesday 21 December for 1st Class, 1st Class Signed For or Royal Mail 24®

Last minute Thursday 22 December Special Delivery Guaranteed®

Further information is available at www.royalmail.com/greetings