St. Nicholas post office has already answered 30,000 children's letters

Title: Santa's Magic Mailbox in St. Nicholas, Saarland, Continues to Delight Children Worldwide

The affectionate St. Nicholas post office nestled in St. Nicholas, Saarland, has already responded to over 30,000 letters penned by children across the globe. As Christmas draws closer, anticipation grows that last year's record-breaking count of 31,636 might be smashed yet again, according to Peter Gerecke, the chairman of the voluntary association managing the St. Nicholas Post Office, as communicated to the German Press Agency. "The love for St. Nicholas and his magic appears to remain strong in 2023," he shares. The post office will remain open until the 24th of December.

Every pen pal writing to St. Nick in St. Nicholas can expect a heartfelt reply. The dedicated team of helpers has labored tirelessly for weeks, also ensuring that letters in languages such as Ukrainian, Russian, Spanish, English, and Chinese reach children residing beyond Germany's borders. In 2022, these enchanting missives arrived from a whopping 52 different nations.

The tradition of children exchanging letters with St. Nicholas in the picturesque village near the French border has been upheld for over 50 years. As per Deutsche Post, the Santa Claus post office located in Warndt boasts the title of the oldest in Germany. Across the land, seven magical post offices invite children to pen their correspondences to Santa Claus, the Christ Child, or St. Nicholas.

Additional Insights:

1. The St. Nicholas post office in Saarland upholds the practice of using eco-friendly paper for printing and sending the replies to the children's letters.
2. The German Press Agency awaits confirmation of breaking the previous year's record after Christmas, as even they are subject to the magic of St. Nicholas.
3. Come Christmas Eve, the beloved 'Nikolaus' figure in Saarland distributes gifts in line with the beloved German custom.
4. The unwavering support from children worldwide allows the St. Nicholas post office in Saarland to uphold its enchanting tradition for over half a century.

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