Cerritos Offers the Chance to Talk with Santa

Cerritos city staffers are encouraging local children to get in touch with Santa by writing letters to him and sending them by U.S. Postal Service or by email. Below is the announcement made by the city through their website.

Little ones are invited to call, e-mail or send a letter to Santa Claus this holiday season. Children can talk person-to-person with Santa, Mrs. Claus or an elf at the North Pole. Registration to receive a phone call from Santa is open until Sunday, December 15. Four to 5 year olds (registration number 197615) must be home to receive calls on Tuesday, December 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Six to 7 year olds (registration number 197616) must be available to accept calls on Wednesday, December 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eight to 9 year olds (registration number 197617) must be available to receive calls on Thursday, December 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. To register or for more information, visit cerritos.us or call Heritage Park at (562) 916-8570.

Those who have access to the Internet can e-mail a special greeting to Santa. Children up to age 11 can send their holiday wishes to Santa electronically from Monday, December 2 through Friday, December 13. A link to e-mail Santa will be provided on the City of Cerritos website at cerritos.us, or you can reach Santa directly at http://santa.cerritos.us.

Children may also write a letter to Santa. Letters will be forwarded to the North Pole and must be received by the Recreation Services Division on or before Friday, December 13. Letters should be addressed to: Santa Claus, North Pole, P.O. Box 3130, Cerritos, CA 90703. Children wishing to receive a response from Santa should include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

For more information about contacting Santa, call the City's Recreation Services Division at (562) 916-1254.