When Richelle and Gary Jader first moved to Third Street in Hudson, they were warned about living on "Halloween Street." But it's been another holiday that has made the Jaders' home stand out.
For the past six years, Richelle and Gary have been the stewards of the Santa Mailbox, a red mailbox that sits in front of their house and receives hundreds of letters to Santa each year. Some of the letters are merely transactional -- a list of toys a kid wants -- but others are more heartfelt and stir up emotions in Santa's helpers, Richelle and Gary. Both kids and adults alike have shared their letters in the Santa Mailbox.
This holiday season, be sure to bring your letters to Santa to the red mailbox at 1221 Third Street in Hudson, and Richelle and Gary will make sure you get a response from the big man himself. And be sure to check out the book inspired by the mailbox, titled "The Santa Mailbox," available online or at Chapter2 Books in Hudson.
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