USPS Operation Santa Kicks Off: Adopt Kids' Letters to Santa Effortlessly This Holiday Season

USPS Operation Santa Now Open for Letter Adoption

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has officially opened its annual USPS Operation Santa program, inviting individuals, families, and community groups to participate in spreading holiday cheer. This initiative, which kicked off on November 17, 2025, allows people to adopt letters addressed to Santa, fulfilling the dreams of children and families in need during the holiday season.

New Features and Options

This year’s campaign brings some exciting changes aimed at increasing participation and satisfaction. A notable enhancement is the focus on adopting family letters. With this new feature, teams can easily collaborate to fulfill multiple wishes from the same household. Teams, consisting of friends, family, or colleagues, are encouraged to adopt letters together, ensuring that every wish from a family is prioritized.

Adopting letters is straightforward; participants can visit USPSOperationSanta.com to create an account, browse available letters, and select the ones they wish to fulfill. The online process is designed to be user-friendly, making holiday giving accessible to everyone.

Reflecting Holiday Spirit

Sheila Holman, USPS Vice President of Marketing, expressed the spirit behind this initiative: “Every year we receive far more letters than those adopting, so we hope you'll join us in spreading holiday cheer by adopting a USPS Operation Santa letter.” The message shines a light on the importance of community engagement, especially during a time often marked by togetherness and generosity.

How to Participate

The steps to participate are simple:
1. Create an Account: Visit USPSOperationSanta.com and sign up.
2. Browse Letters: Explore the selection of letters from children across the United States.
3. Adopt Letters: Choose letters that resonate with you, including family letters.
4. Shop for Gifts: Secure the perfect gifts either through the expanded online catalog at Santa's Gift Shoppe or make purchases elsewhere.
5. Ship by Deadlines: To ensure timely delivery, gifts should be shipped by December 13, allowing families to know their wishes have been fulfilled as the holiday approaches.