You need to get your application to the group by November 1st (and the sooner, the better). There's a countdown on the #PresentsFromSanta page.

You'll get given your giftee and their wishlist on or before 6 November, and will have until the end of the month to make and mail it (or possibly longer, depending on where you're mailing it to). You'll also need to upload a photo to the gallery between 18 and 20 December.

There is also a non-postal option with later deadlines, but at popular request (mostly from the crafters themselves) crafters only have the option to sign up for the postal section.

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