An Operation Holiday® program
Mrs. Claus
Surprising shoppers at the register.
Dressed in red velvet, Mrs. Claus walks the aisles of stores like ShopRite and Walmart, then quietly pays for an unsuspecting shopper’s cart. An ordinary errand turns into a Christmas moment nobody saw coming.
in 2025
How a surprise happens
Four quiet steps. One unforgettable moment.
She arrives
Mrs. Claus steps into a busy store in full red velvet, ready to brighten someone’s day.
She finds a shopper
Someone in the middle of an everyday errand, with no idea what is about to happen.
She pays the cart
At the register, Mrs. Claus covers the purchase and lets the surprise sink in.
Christmas happens
An ordinary moment becomes one they will remember long after the holidays.
The moment at the register
A cart full of everyday things. A surprise nobody planned for.
Groceries, household items, whatever is on the list. When Mrs. Claus steps in and pays, an aisle in the middle of a busy day feels a lot more like December.
Christmas is not just a day, it’s a mindset. It’s what we do for others, how we love, and the hope we give.
- About 75people reached in 2025
- ShopRite & Walmartstores where the surprises happen
- One cartat a time
Help us keep the surprises coming
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We make Christmas possible.