Santa Will Reply to Letters from Children in Wellesley

Thanks to a very special U.S. Postal Service program, "Santa" will reply to children who mail him their Christmas wish lists this holiday season.

Every year, millions of children sit down to make a wish list for Santa, hoping he will make all of their Christmas dreams come true. But what if Santa actually wrote back? The United States Postal Service is now accepting "Letters From Santa," a program that allows any person to play Santa by sending a letter signed by Saint Nick to any child. According to a postal service news release, "The 'Letters From Santa' program helps parents fulfill the dreams of their own children." Instructions to send a letter from Santa: In Wellesley, letters to Santa can be dropped off at any of the post office locations: in Wellesley Square, Wellesley Hills or Babson Park. TELL US: Do your children or children in your family plan on writing a letter to …

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Where to Visit Santa Claus This December

Check Patch's interactive map for locations and times of Santa's appearances this month.

It may be early December, but Christmas is right around the corner.  And for those children out there who are eager to tell Santa Claus what they'd like under the tree on Christmas Morning this year, we're here to help point you in the right direction of where the big man in red will be this month.  Look through our interactive map to find out where Santa will be visiting for photo opportunities for families in the region in the weeks leading up to Christmas.  And be sure to bookmark the map or check back weekly to see updates on any newly-added appearances, including locations and venue details. 

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PatchCast: Santa Arrives Early, Christmas Trees Go on Sale and Dancing Into the Weekend

A video roundup of the area's latest developments for Friday, Dec. 2.

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