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USPS launches annual Operation Santa letter adoption program
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The U.S. Postal Service has officially opened Operation Santa for the holiday season, allowing individuals and groups to adopt and respond to letters sent to Santa Claus. Registration to adopt begins on November 2, letter adoption opens on November 16, and letters must be postmarked by December 5 to be eligible for fulfillment.
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Families and individuals can participate in a public gift-fulfillment program with specific registration and submission deadlines.
Key Facts
- USPS Operation Santa is officially open for the holiday season.
- Registration for individuals or groups to adopt letters begins on November 2.
- The letter adoption window opens on November 16.
- Submitted letters must be postmarked by December 5 to be eligible for potential adoption and fulfillment.
- Letters must follow program guidelines found at USPSOperationSanta.com.
- There is no guarantee that submitted letters will be adopted.
- Letters should be mailed to Santa Claus, 123 Elf Rd., North Pole, 88888.