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Postal Service’s “Operation Santa” in Need of Elves

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The holiday season is upon us, and with it are many opportunities to do good in the communities around us. Many Americans will volunteer at local charities, soup kitchens, or possibly through the church. However, our busy lifestyles may not allow us to give much in the way of time. So, how does one give back and help those in need at Christmas?

USPS’ Operation Santa is not a new way to give back during the holiday season. The program was initialized in 1912, when then-Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock gave both postal employees and volunteer citizens to respond to letters to Santa sent through the postal service. At the time, these were simply written responses to letters.

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