What is Operation Santa Claus?
Operation Santa Claus is an incredible and very worthy organization that depends entirely upon the goodwill of volunteers. Operation Santa Claus had its informal start during the 1920s when New York City postal employees pooled their own money to buy gifts for poor children whose letters to Santa ended up in the dead-letter box. As the number of letters grew, the public began to be in involved in the effort and now there are chapters of Operation Santa Claus in many American cities and villages. Individuals, corporations and civic groups are encouraged to contact their local post office for letters or to write or call Operation Santa Claus in New York. There are so many ways to set aside small gift items during the year that won’t break your budget. Many people want to do something for a child during the holidays but have financial difficulties of their own. Oftentimes, just putting together a Christmas stocking for a child in need will bring Christmas cheer to both you and the child.
