Writing letters to Santa Claus when you were a kid was quite a special experience. The exhilaration of being able to talk to the man himself combined with the innocence and wonder of childhood made it quite memorable. If you want to experience the same sense of pure awe and wonder today, we are happy to inform you that you can actually visit Santa Claus’s main post office, which is the only one in the world!
Santa Claus’s Only Official Post Office In The World In Finland
Located in the winter wonderland of Rovaniemi, Santa’s Main Post Office was established in 1950. Rovaniemi is the capital of Finland’s Lapland and is dubbed the official village of Santa Claus. The post office was made primarily as a tourist attraction.
The main building is made from pine and stone, giving it a quaint rustic feel that is uniquely reminiscent of Christmas and Santa. As you step inside this wondrous little world, what should you see but Santa’s little elves?
All diligently working to ensure that the bearded man’s correspondences are in order! And that is quite a task given that the post office receives millions of letters every year! Yes, you read that right! People actually send letters to Santa and they’re delivered here!
Send Letters From The Man In Red With An Exclusive Stamp!
And not just that, you can even have letters sent from Santa to your loved ones from this place! You can march up to one of the jolly letter-writing elves and have a letter mailed to anyone you want! And to ensure that the receiver knows it’s the real deal, it is stamped with a unique stamp and a postmark!
Designed by the Finnish Graphic designer Pekka Vouri, the logo adds a bit of whimsy to the experience. Can’t make it in person? You can even request a letter online! Just visit their website for more information.
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Have you ever written a letter to Santa Claus? Would you like to visit this unique place in Rovaniemi if given the chance? What cherished memories do you have attached to Christmas and the holiday spirit? Let us know in the comments section below!
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