ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. Postal Service says Operation Santa is now underway.
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This week marks the earliest kickoff ever for the 111-year-old program.
Operation Santa helps ensure that letters to Santa make it to “Elves” and human helpers who can assist with gifts.
Read: USPS Operation Santa Letter Adoption: There’s still time to join in the spirit
To participate, kids need to use their full name, a return address, a stamp and Santa’s correct address.
Letters should be sent to 123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888.
Read: USPS releases shipping deadlines for holiday season
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