Getting closer to Christmas Eve, the wish list branch in Himmelpfort, Brandenburg, gears up for its busiest phase. A Deutsche Post spokesperson affirmatively stated on the 23rd of November, "To guarantee a prompt reply before Christmas Eve, letters should ideally be received by the second Advent. Delays beyond this point might complicate timely responses." Despite this urgency, the Christmas post office in Himmelpfort continues operations till the 24th of December.
By mid-November, the post office had already received around 10,000 wish lists from children across Germany and abroad. Boasting the largest volume of letters among all such post offices in the country, Himmelpfort sets itself apart. According to Deutsche Post, an estimated 310,000 letters from children residing in 60 different countries arrived in 2021.
Santa Claus and his 20 Christmas angels' reply letters are transmitted worldwide from the Hennigsdorf mail center with a unique Christmas postmark. The processing of these letters takes place at the Himmelpfort post office in a four-day workweek from Thursday to Sunday, between 11 am and 5 pm.
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Insight: To ensure your child's wishes reach Santa Claus in time for a timely reply, utilize the following Deutsche Post recommendation for mailing deadlines based on the destination:
- For deliveries within Europe, aim to send your letters by the 10th of December.
- For international destinations, hurry up and send the letters by the 1st of December.
Always double-check the local post office or Deutsche Post's official website for the latest information on postal deadlines and delivery times to ensure a stress-free and joyful holiday season.
