In a heartwarming video from 1997 that has recently gone viral, a Marine guard and a hopeful child share a special moment. The guard initially appears to ignore the boy’s question about Santa Claus, but the child persists and offers his Christmas list. To everyone’s surprise, the guard takes the list with his left hand.

This moving 30-second video is actually a promotional ad for the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys For Tots initiative, which aims to collect gifts for underprivileged children. It stands out among the usual Christmas commercials, eliciting strong emotions and emphasizing the importance of programs like Toys For Tots in bringing holiday cheer to those in need.

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