The holiday spirit is alive and well in Baltimore County, and the local police are playing their part with a festive initiative guaranteed to spread cheer among the youngest residents. The Baltimore County Police Department has heralded the return of a beloved tradition—Santa's Mailbox. Set up at Precinct 7 in Cockeysville, this charming program invites children to send their heartfelt messages to Santa Claus, who, in a turn of good old-fashioned holiday magic, will write back to them.

Starting December 1, families can trek down to 111 Wight Avenue with their Christmas wish lists and letters in hand, ready to drop them into Santa's designated mailbox, which evidently connects directly to the North Pole itself. According to a release from the Baltimore County Police Department, the mailbox will be available 24/7, ensuring all kids can partake, regardless of whether they’ve been naughty or nice.

For those meticulous, detail-oriented folks out there, here's what you need to know: The mailbox is open for letters until December 20th, allowing ample time for St. Nick to respond to the eager kids dangling on his every word.