The world's most popular pen pal -- Santa Claus -- is getting snowed under with mail.
But jolly old St. Nick is thrilled with all the letters he's getting from children from all around the world.
Santa's helpers say thousands of letters are arriving at the North Pole's post office every day.
Children are encouraged to send their letters soon, so Santa has time to respond, and are reminded to include their return address.
Canada Post says Santa will soon receive his 20 millionth letter since the agency began counting his mail 30 years ago.
This year, Santa expects to get about 1.25 million letters and has about 9,000 postal elves helping him respond.
(The Canadian Press)
