ROYAL Mail is urging children to post their letters to Father Christmas by December 10.

For 58 years, Royal Mail has been helping to make Christmas wishes come true by sending children's youngsters to the North Pole.

Axelle Galera, Royal Mail Chief Elf, who ensures children’s letters reach Santa at his grotto in Reindeerland in the North Pole, said: “Royal Mail plays a very special part in the nation’s Christmas preparations. We are proud that for 58 years, Santa has allowed us to help manage the hundreds of thousands of special letters he receives from boys and girls across the country.

“His special team of elves at Royal Mail especially enjoy taking a peek at what children are asking for as well as helping Santa reply to these special letters. Don’t forget to include your full name and address on your letter so Santa can reply to you!”

Later this month, Royal Mail will reveal the definitive guide to what children actually want for Christmas based on the children’s own letters. Write to Father Christmas at Father Christmas, Santa’s Grotto, Reindeerland, XM4 5HQ, with your full address.