Title: Little Dreamers for Global Harmony: Santa's Mailbag Filled with Peace Wishes
From the bustling penmanship of young minds, a wave of hope is washing over Santa Claus's mailroom. Sabine Gerecke, the head of the children's letter campaign at St. Nicholas Post Office in St. Nicholas, Saarland, shed light on this heartening trend. Children worldwide are penning messages to Old Saint Nick, yearning for peace in the world, Gerecke shared with the German Press Agency.
Interestingly, the children weren't specifying any particular country that is currently embroiled in conflict. Instead, they expressed their earnest wishes for the global cessation of war and harmony. This trend reflects the preoccupation and concerns of children and teenagers in numerous nations. Alongside these heartfelt wishes, the young correspondents also hoped for Christmas presents, with traditional toys and electronic gadgets topping their lists.
Weeks before Santa's post office officially opens, the mailroom has already received around 3,000 letters - an early influx of holiday joy! The head of the children's letter campaign confirmed that while a majority of the mail comes from abroad, the first German letters are already making their way into the mix. Countries such as China, Taiwan, Russia, and Ukraine are contributing the most, but the German letters are gradually increasing, with around 100 daily arrivals noted.
Santa Claus takes time to craft a response for each of these little dreamers, carefully addressing letters in various languages such as Ukrainian, Hungarian, Russian, Spanish, English, and Chinese. The letters will begin being sent out from December 3, on the eve of St. Nicholas Day, which falls on December 6.
The tranquil village of Großrosseln, located near the French border, has been the annual stage for this cherished tradition since the 1960s. Over 50 years, over 31,000 letters from children in 52 countries were processed during Advent and Christmas 2022, a record-breaking year for the partnership between the festive committee and Deutsche Post, which dates back to 1967. The St. Nicholas Post Office in Warndt is proudly recognized as the oldest St. Nicholas post office in Germany.
Letters from all corners of the globe are pouring in, each one a testament to the shared dream of peace and presents. This vibrant exchange showcases the unity and humanity stretching across borders, transcending different cultures and languages to share the universal language of hope.
