Introducing…The 2011 Santa Claus, Indiana Holiday Postmark

October 7th, 2011

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This week, the Santa Claus, Indiana post office revealed it’s official postmark for the 2011 holiday season.  Each year the picture postmark is designed by one talented, local high school art student as part of an annual contest. 

This special holiday postmark is only available December 1st thru 24th and will be retired, never to be used again.  Many postal patrons traditionally drive hundreds of miles to personally hand cancel their holiday mail with this unique picture postmark. 

This special postmark has been a tradition each holiday season since 1983.  The Santa Claus, Indiana post office is the only post office in the world with the Santa Claus namesake.

Don’t live within driving distance of the Santa Claus, Indiana post office?  No worries!  Purchase a letter from Santa  from Imaginary Greetings and we will hand cancel Santa’s letter with this year’s special postmark for you!

The Perfect Back to School Snack: Monkey Muffins!

September 15th, 2011

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Ingredients

1/2 c. butter, softened

1 c. plus 1 tbsp. sugar, divided

2 eggs

1 c. mashed ripe banana

2/3 c. peanut butter

1 tbsp. milk

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 c. all purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 c. miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup of the sugar until light and fluffy.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Beat in the bananas, peanut butter, milk and vanilla.  Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; add to the creamed mixture just until moistened.  Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Fill paper-filled mini muffin cups 3/4 full.  Sprinkle with remaining sugar.  Bake at 350 for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.  Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.  Serve warm.  Approximately 36 servings.

It’s Back To School Time!

August 18th, 2011

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Unwelcomed Dinner Guest

August 13th, 2011

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Maggie’s Letter To Santa

August 11th, 2011

Maggie S. wants to know if Santa has any new toys in production for this year…

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SANTA!

August 6th, 2011

Addie C. of Littleton, Colorado sent in this bright and colorful picture for Santa.  This would make a great nameplate for Santa’s door!

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Many Questions for Santa…

August 4th, 2011

Ian D. of Cumming, Georgia has lots of questions for Santa…

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Around the World

July 28th, 2011

ShelbysLetterToSanta 001Shelby S. of  Texas wants to know how Santa travels all around the world in just 24 hours…

Bernard the Bum

July 26th, 2011

Madison H. of Lake Tonawanda, New York wants to know if Bernard the Elf is doing his job!

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A Family Letter To Santa

July 21st, 2011

Tracie, Ray & Eric of Canada have all tried their best to be pleasant and understanding to everyone they meet in hopes that Santa will visit them this year.

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