Santa’s Post Box now open in Guildhall Square

Children across the city and district are being encouraged by the Mayor to get their wish list drawn up for Santa and posted directly to the North Pole at the special Santa’s Post Box that has been set up in Guildhall Square. Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Elisha McCallion, said the post box was set up at Santa’s request following his visit to the city last week to switch on the Christmas lights. She said: “When Santa was here last week he told me how much he loves to hear from the children of Derry and Strabane and the big effort they make not to ask for too much, leaving room for a few surprises in their Christmas stockings.

“He also spoke about how the children write him such lovely messages and encouraged them to make sure that their names and addresses are clearly written in the letters so that he makes sure the presents arrive at the right house.” The Santa’s Post Box in Guildhall Square is now open and parents are reminded that children should post their letters no later than 18 December to be sure to receive a response from Santa.