KC Secret Santa strikes again

There’s nothing better than getting a Christmas gift. It’s even better when that gift is cash, and better yet if the gift is an unexpected surprise from a Santa clad stranger.

The Kansas City Secret Santa has hit the streets again delivering good cheer in the form of $100 bills.

The man, known only as Santa, made stops Tuesday at a tiny house village for homeless veterans, and some area discount and second-hand stores. Plus, he was joined by several elves, including Jackson County Sheriff Darryl Forte and County Executive and KC Royals Hall of Famer Frank White.

The Secret Santa tradition began years ago with a man named Larry Stewart. Stewart was touched by a stranger’s kindness at his lowest point. He later became wealthy and decided to share his good fortune with strangers.

When Stewart was dying of cancer, he enlisted the current Secret Santa, who insists on anonymity. He’s carried on the tradition for 12 years and says it “never gets old.”