Giving Tuesday Donations Up As Holiday Events Begin

The video discusses the rise in charitable donations on Giving Tuesday, which saw a 25% increase from the previous year, totaling nearly $2.5 billion. Giving Tuesday, initiated in 2012, encourages spending on charities during the holiday season. Additionally, the US Postal Service's Operation Santa program is now fully digital, allowing families to write letters to Santa, which can be adopted and fulfilled by others. Families have until December 15th to submit their letters.

What was the percentage increase in charitable donations on Giving Tuesday compared to the previous year?

• 75%

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

In which year was Giving Tuesday first introduced?

• 2011

• 2013

• 2012

• 2010

What is the new feature of the US Postal Service's Operation Santa program this year?

• It is available in more countries.

• It is fully digital.

• It includes a new app.

• It offers free shipping.

What can people do with the letters written to Santa in the Operation Santa program?

• Read them online.

• Send them to friends.

• Adopt and fulfill the wishes.

• Publish them in a book.

Until what date can families submit their letters to Santa in the Operation Santa program?

• December 20th

• December 25th

• December 15th

• December 10th