Himmelpfort and Engelskirchen Handle Hundreds of Thousands of Christmas Letters

Germany's Christmas post offices are processing a record number of wish lists from children worldwide, with unique and heartfelt requests pouring in.

The Christmas post office in Himmelpfort has received over 220,000 letters, including 7,500 from 56 countries, making it the busiest in Germany.
China leads in international submissions to Himmelpfort with 4,400 letters, followed by Poland with 750 and Mexico with 215.
The Christkind post office in Engelskirchen has processed over 110,000 letters, with requests ranging from toys to unique items like 'Dubai chocolate' and 'magic shoes.'
Many children are expressing wishes for peace and family togetherness, alongside traditional gift requests.
To receive a response from Engelskirchen, letters must arrive by December 20, while responses from Himmelpfort are no longer guaranteed for this year.