MEDIA ADVISORY & PHOTO OP

WHAT:
SANTA SATURDAY PHOTO OP
Remember, there’s still time to ship last minute holiday gifts by Express Mail. Get it to us by December 22 -- and we'll delivery by Christmas – guaranteed.

WHEN:
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

WHERE:
Main Post Office
Curbside Collection Boxes (in the drive through)
1720 Market Street
St. Louis, MO

WHY:
To the top of the porch! To the top of the Wall! Down to the curbside where the mail collections do fall! With a wink of his eye and a nod of his head, Santa Claus is visiting the Main Post Office all dressed in red.

On the Saturday before Christmas, he’ll greet all good boys and girls who are mailing their holiday cards, lists, and letters at the collection boxes tall.

He’ll give you a Ho! and a candy cane too, as he wishes a Happy Holiday to All!

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