This metal ornament if great to let your child mail his or her letter to Santa. Place the letter in the ornament and the next day the letter is gone, Santa has received the letter! The ornament is a red metal tube. It measures approximately 6 3/4" long. One end is removable. It also has a postmark label that reads: "North Pole Express Service" and a snowflake charm. Would also hang on doorhandle or hook.