Postmark Roadtrip

I love seeing all the people walking into the Santa Claus Post Office this time of year with stacks of holiday cards in hand! Folks drive from all over to come to the Santa Claus, Ind. post office for our special picture postmark.

Today I came across a a post on the Highlowaha Blog mentioning a woman in Sellersburg, Ind., who volunteered to take a road trip to Santa Claus and postmark all her friend's Christmas cards. Now she's definately got the spirit of the season!

For others interested in getting the world-famous Santa Claus Postmark on their cards, our postmaster Marian Balbach offers these tips and suggestions:

1) Allow at least a 2-inch by 4-inch space in the stamp area for the picture postmark;

2) Have postage applied to the cards before bringing or mailing them to the post office;

3) If you wish to mail Christmas cards to the post office, package them - with postage stamps already on them - in a sturdy envelope or box and mail to:
Postmaster, Santa Claus Station, Santa Claus, IN 47579-9998

4) The picture postmark is available Monday through Friday from 9 to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

5) Postal customers must specifically request the picture postmark

6) In order to ensure a good, clear postmark please do not enclose large or bulky items in your holiday mail.

7) There is no charge for postmarking, however, there is a limit of 50 picture postmarks per person per day.

For more information, call the Santa Claus Post Office at 812-937-4469.