Mystery Santa hands out $10,000 in Maine thrift shop

[cali]

'Secret Santa' hands out $10,000 to complete strangers


Hard-up shoppers looking for bargains in a second-hand store had their faith in Father Christmas restored after a man in a Santa suit started handing out cash.

A hundred envelopes each containing a $100 bill were distributed at the store in Portland, Maine.

People in the shop gasped as they opened the envelopes and one grateful woman, 46-year-old Aurea Parker, even hugged the mystery donor.
The gift of giving: Aurea Parker of Portland hugs the town's 'Secret Santa' after receiving $100

The gift of giving: Aurea Parker of Portland hugs the town's 'Secret Santa' after receiving $100

Ms Parker said she was seriously injured in a car accident 11 years ago and had been on disability benefits ever since.

The $100 meant she was now able to mail a Christmas present to her son in Utah.

'I've been sitting around and crying a lot. But this was awesome. I didn't think Santa existed anymore,' she said.

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Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1238071/Christmas-comes-early-Secret-Santa-hands-10-000-strangers.html#ixzz0abSWOO8X

[demwing]

1. This is why I still believe in Santa

He's the embodiment of generosity of the spirit

[Heidi]

2. Christmas Eve kick!

Recommended.

:kick:

[Berry Cool]

3. To the greatest page it goes.

It's because people like this still exist, I think, that the entire planet doesn't go up in a ball of flames.

[Nordmadr]

4. agreed...and I'm truly a cynical b@stard. N/T

[malaise]

5. Sweet

Rec