You need to specifically request the picture postmark.The picture postmark is available on working days between Dec.Apply postage to cards or letters before bringing or mailing them to the post office.Allow at least a 2-inch by 4-inch space in the stamp area for the picture postmark.1, but there are some guidelines you'll need to follow if you want the special cancellation on your holiday mail. The world-famous Santa Claus post office will begin offering the picture postmark on Dec. This year’s postmark artist is Lily Vance of Lamar, Indiana. Each year a contest between local high school art students decides the design.
This special picture postmark has been offered every Christmas season since 1983. “The famous Santa Claus postmark is a long-standing tradition for the town and it’s always fun to see the unique artwork each year.” Some drive into town to personally hand cancel their holiday mail with the famous picture postmark and others request the special postmark by mail,” Postmaster Cheryl Bailey said. “Patrons from all over the world request the Santa Claus holiday postmark. The small-town post office receives over 400,000 pieces of mail in December - compared to only 13,000 pieces of mail per month the rest of the year. We're talking about a one-of-a-kind Santa Claus postmark from the only post office in the world with the Santa Claus name.Įach year, the Santa Claus, Indiana, post office, which is about 70 miles from Louisville on Interstate 64 West or about 60 east from Evansville, Indiana, features a new holiday postmark to cancel the postage stamps on holiday mail. It's a small but unique detail that some people with an exuberant holiday spirit are willing to go the extra mile (or 70) to acquire during the Christmas season.
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