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Fulfill Your Santa Fantasies

December 12, 2007

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You don’t even have to gain 50 pounds and grow a beard, it’s easier than that! Many New Yorkers, and other awesome folks around the country, spend a day of Christmas shopping, not for their friends or family, but for needy kids who have written letters to Santa Claus.

They already know about Operation Santa Claus, a volunteer organization, first started by postal workers who started buying gifts for kids whose letters to Santa ended up in their post offices.

You can check your local postal office to see if they’re involved in the program or write or call for letters. The letters range from the heartbreaking to the hilarious and many people who intend to just send one gift, end up taking several letters.

If you’re not yet convinced that you should participate, just read this article about people who have and some excerpts from letters they read. It’s not about guilt, people, just about the opportunity to do something nice for a kid that doesn’t get nice things done for them very much. The act of selfless giving just might make your holiday season.

To further explore: www.operationlettertosanta.com

 

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