North Pole Express mailbox accepting letters to Santa; submission deadline is Dec. 16

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation has a contact at the North Pole.

A special North Pole Express mailbox is at City Hall for letters to Santa. Children are encouraged to drop off letters in the mailbox on the west side of City Hall next to the deposit box for utility payments. Once received, Santa Claus will personally reply to each letter and mail it back to your child from the North Pole.

The last day to accept letters is Dec. 16. Parents are asked to add notes to the letter if the child’s handwriting is not legible. Letters should include name, age and biggest wishes for Christmas. To ensure Santa or one of the elves can reply, a valid return address is needed.

More information is available from Mary Lynne Richards or Emily Hultgren at Hannibal Parks and Recreation at 573-221-0154.