Santa Will Reply to Letters from Children in Needham

Thanks to a very special U.S. Postal Service program, "Santa" will reply to children who mail him their Christmas wish lists this holiday season.

Every year, millions of children sit down to make a wish list for Santa, hoping he will make all of their Christmas dreams come true. But what if Santa actually wrote back? The United States Postal Service is now accepting "Letters From Santa," a program that allows any person to play Santa by sending a letter signed by Saint Nick to any child. According to a postal service news release, "The 'Letters From Santa' program helps parents fulfill the dreams of their own children." Instructions to send a letter from Santa: In Needham, letters to Santa can be dropped off at any of the post office locations: Highland Avenue and Great Plain Avenue. TELL US: Do your children or children in your family plan on writing a letter to Santa this year?

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Track Santa Through Needham Patch

Find out when Santa is near your home.

Needham Patch caught up with Santa Claus recently when he was in town for the Blue Tree Lighting and asked him whether he would be making his usual stops in Needham this year. "The boys and girls of Needham have been very good this year," Santa said. "So I will be visiting lots of homes in town on Christmas Eve." Santa added, "I've been delivering presents to Needham residents for more than 300 years, and I look forward to many more years of visits. Merry Christmas!" Follow Santa's progress on Christmas Eve via Needham Patch. Our friends at NORAD are tracking the whereabouts of Santa Claus and Patch will keep you updated throughout the night.

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Where to Visit Santa Claus This December

Check Patch's interactive map for locations and times of Santa's appearances this month.

It may be early December, but Christmas is right around the corner.  And for those children out there who are eager to tell Santa Claus what they'd like under the tree on Christmas morning this year, we're here to help point you in the right direction of where the big man in red will be this month.  Look through our interactive map to find out where Santa will be visiting for photo opportunities for families in the region in the weeks leading up to Christmas.  And be sure to bookmark the map or check back weekly to see updates on any newly added appearances, including locations and venue details. 

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Get Out

5 Things to Do This Weekend: Dec. 17-18

See Santa Claus, shop local and celebrate the season in Needham.

It’s Thursday, and the weekend is right around the corner. Patch has your back with a few fun things to do. Check our picks for the activities to hit and some places to explore. Here's what's happening in and around your town. 1. Frosty’s Festival 2. Temple Aliyah Children’s Hanukkah Party 3. Santa Claus Visits Needham Bank 4. Holiday Shopping in Needham 5. Special Pre-Christmas Church Services Churches throughout Needham will continue celebrating the Advent season with special services and programs on the last Sunday before Christmas Sunday. Below is a quick look of some of these programs:

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PatchCast

PatchCast: Santa Arrives Early, Christmas Trees Go on Sale and Dancing Into the Weekend

A video roundup of the area's latest developments for Friday, Dec. 2.

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