Dr. Purva Merchant has been answering letters from gaptoothed children and their parents — roughly 6,000 in all. “Happy ...

Derek Rogers thought he handled the "conversation" with his daughter about Santa Claus really well, but he quickly realized that wasn't the case.

And if they include a legible return address, children who enclose a note to Santa Claus will receive a letter from the Jolly Old Elf himself.

Make the kids (and grownups) in your family giggle with delight at these funny and clever Elf on the Shelf ideas.

How to reach Santa in time for Xmas All letters to Santa must reach him by December 9 to ensure he has enough time to respond before diving into his Christmas Eve preparations.

Where can I write a letter to Santa in Michigan? Local letter-writing options across the state run through Christmas, giving a unique touch to your message to Santa.

Scout elves are arriving soon. They will watch children and report to Santa. Each morning, the elf moves to a new spot. Children must not touch the elf. The elf cannot talk but listens to secrets ...

Do letters mailed to Santa require a stamp, and is that a new requirement? Yes, letters mailed to Santa do need postage, and the requirement has been in place for years.

USPS has a specific program for Santa letters called Operation Santa. The program's website spells out clear instructions for anyone sending letters: They must be addressed to Santa at 123 Elf Road, ...

The program's website spells out clear instructions for anyone sending letters: They must be addressed to Santa at 123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888; they must have a complete return address — and ...

A 4-year-old from Connecticut became emotional after having to say goodbye to her "Elf on the Shelf" doll, but was able to give him a one-time hug thanks to Santa's special rule.

Kids still write letters to Santa, and their requests run the gamut. Here's what children in Georgia asked for and what Operation Santa is doing to try to make those wishes come true.