Menu
25/11/2008
Ho! Ho! Ho! Post Early For Santa
Royal Mail - which provides a special delivery service to and from Santa's Grotto each year - is advising children that in order to receive a personal reply from Santa before Christmas Eve they need to have their letters written, stamped and posted by Thursday, 11 December.
An elf told 4NI.co.uk that Santa is extremely busy at this time of year: "He is preparing toys and gifts for thousands of children all around the globe but in order to get the right toys delivered to the right boys and girls it is important for children to get those letters posted to him in good time."
Father Christmas' helper explained: "The letters should be addressed to Santa, Santa's Grotto, Reindeerland, SAN TA1" and said that Santa personally reads every letter and that his team of elves will be working very closely with Royal Mail to ensure that a reply is sent to each one.
"So it is important to include a return address," he said, underlining that as Santa receives around 700,000 letters each year - with the first letter usually received by Royal Mail as early as July - children do need to post their note soon.
(BMcC)
An elf told 4NI.co.uk that Santa is extremely busy at this time of year: "He is preparing toys and gifts for thousands of children all around the globe but in order to get the right toys delivered to the right boys and girls it is important for children to get those letters posted to him in good time."
Father Christmas' helper explained: "The letters should be addressed to Santa, Santa's Grotto, Reindeerland, SAN TA1" and said that Santa personally reads every letter and that his team of elves will be working very closely with Royal Mail to ensure that a reply is sent to each one.
"So it is important to include a return address," he said, underlining that as Santa receives around 700,000 letters each year - with the first letter usually received by Royal Mail as early as July - children do need to post their note soon.
(BMcC)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
20 March 2024
Belfast Man Handed Two-Year Stalking Protection Order
The PSNI have welcomed a two-year Stalking Protection Order (SPO) handed down to a 46-year-old Belfast man at Belfast Magistrates Court. The man had been found guilty of stalking and harassing his 50-year-old female ex-partner.
Belfast Man Handed Two-Year Stalking Protection Order
The PSNI have welcomed a two-year Stalking Protection Order (SPO) handed down to a 46-year-old Belfast man at Belfast Magistrates Court. The man had been found guilty of stalking and harassing his 50-year-old female ex-partner.
28 February 2024
Health Service Faces 'Extremely Difficult And Worsening' Situation
Northern Ireland's health and social care services are facing an extremely difficult and worsening" financial position, Health Minister Robin Swann has warned. The minister made the warning in his keynote speech at the Royal College of General Practitioners (NI) in Ballymena.
Health Service Faces 'Extremely Difficult And Worsening' Situation
Northern Ireland's health and social care services are facing an extremely difficult and worsening" financial position, Health Minister Robin Swann has warned. The minister made the warning in his keynote speech at the Royal College of General Practitioners (NI) in Ballymena.
31 January 2024
NI Grassroot Sports Facilities To Benefit From £5.66m Fund
The UK Government and the Irish FA have announced that 17 projects across NI will benefit from a £5.66 million fund aimed at boosting grassroots sports facilities. The projects will receive funding for 3G artificial grass pitches, with 12 projects receiving money to install new floodlights.
NI Grassroot Sports Facilities To Benefit From £5.66m Fund
The UK Government and the Irish FA have announced that 17 projects across NI will benefit from a £5.66 million fund aimed at boosting grassroots sports facilities. The projects will receive funding for 3G artificial grass pitches, with 12 projects receiving money to install new floodlights.
22 April 2024
Other News In Brief
Alliance Welcomes Disposable Vape Ban The Alliance Party has welcomed a new plan to ban disposable vapes, announced today, 22 April, Earth Day.
Other News In Brief
Alliance Welcomes Disposable Vape Ban The Alliance Party has welcomed a new plan to ban disposable vapes, announced today, 22 April, Earth Day.
12 April 2024
Economy Minister Announces Increased Pay Offer For Lecturers
Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, has announced an increased pay offer further education lecturers, which he described as "vital to providing the skills that grow our economy".
Economy Minister Announces Increased Pay Offer For Lecturers
Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, has announced an increased pay offer further education lecturers, which he described as "vital to providing the skills that grow our economy".
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A dry day with long spells of sunshine for most, however eastern coasts will see rather more in the way of cloud at times, with just the risk of an odd light morning shower. Mainly light northerly winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:A fine end to the day with some evening sunshine. It remains dry overnight with a touch of frost possible in places, although cloud is expected to increase towards dawn. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
