USPS Operation Santa is delivering more cheer
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More North Pole mail is being answered, according to U.S. Postal Service data shared with Axios.
Why it matters: Children's letters to Santa shouldn't go unnoticed.
USPS Operation Santa, which started in 1912, authorizes Santa's helpers to read and respond to North Pole letters. In the past several years, the program has seen record participation, according to data shared with Axios.
- By mid-January, USPS will share the total number of adopted letters for this season.
How it works: People visit the Operation Santa website to create an account and read letters from children of all ages across the country. Verified users "adopt" letters and send requested gifts by a deadline to ensure children receive packages by Christmas Day.
💠Ashley's thought bubble: It took me about two minutes to create an account through the site and filter letters by state, but a lot longer to read the letters full of wishes for everything from toys to school supplies to groceries — and even a little Christmas magic.
