Germany's Christmas Post Offices Open to Tens of Thousands of Letters

Children worldwide send wish-filled letters to festive post offices, with responses crafted by dedicated volunteers.

Germany's Christmas post offices have begun receiving tens of thousands of letters from children, with over 60,000 already arriving in Himmelpfort alone.
Eight special post offices across the country, including Himmelstadt and Engelskirchen, reply to letters addressed to the Christkind, Santa Claus, or Nikolaus.
The largest volume of international letters comes from China, with some traveling as far as 18,000 kilometers from New Zealand.
Children's letters often include wishes for toys, family time, peace, and health, alongside handmade drawings and crafts.
Volunteers ensure personalized or standard replies are sent to children, with deadlines approaching to guarantee responses before Christmas.