St. John the Baptist Parish has opened its annual letter-writing program to Santa Claus, inviting children and other participants to submit their holiday wishes. Parish officials announced the initiative as part of this year’s seasonal activities, providing residents with an opportunity to take part in the tradition.
According to St. John the Baptist Parish’s post, the details: Santa’s own mailbox stands ready for letters at two locations, the St. John Parish Government Complex and the Edgard Courthouse. They’re open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for the eager writers hoping to send their messages to the North Pole.
Families are encouraged to submit their letters to Santa ahead of Christmas Eve, as the collection will close before Santa begins his holiday travels. “Be sure to drop your letter in time because Santa will be picking them up before heading home for Christmas!” officials said, St. John the Baptist Parish. The reminder has sparked excitement among younger residents, who are busy preparing their lists and messages before the deadline.
The longstanding tradition of writing letters to Santa Claus continues in St. John the Baptist Parish, supported this year by local government efforts to help maintain the practice. Officials say the program offers children a familiar way to participate in holiday activities, preserving a custom that remains a fixture of the community’s seasonal celebrations.
