Hey Austinites, looking to deck more than just your halls this holiday season? Why not spread some cheer behind the wheel? The Austin Police Department's Operation Blue Santa is on the prowl for jolly volunteers to deliver toys and joy to families across the city. It's a mission that's been sleighing it for a full 50 years, and they need your help to keep this heartwarming tradition afloat, as stated in Austin Police Department.

Here's the kicker: be sure to have your ride decked out with your straps and tie-downs if you're hauling the goods on a trailer or if your precious cargo's at the mercy of the elements. And with Austin's weather being as unpredictable as a reindeer on a rooftop, throw in a waterproof tarp, too. The good folks at Operation Blue Santa mean serious business when they say they want to make this the best day of the year for thousands of little Austinites.

Imagine that: a whopping 17,000 kids felt the holiday love last year because generous locals decided to momentarily split their usual routine to spread #AllTheFeels. Since that humble beginning when just two officers made Christmas brighter for 20 families, the operation has grown to support thousands. Imagine the look on those kids' faces when they unwrap a surprise from none other than you (disguised as Blue Santa, of course), making it apparent that Austin's heart is as big as Texas as per the Austin Police Department.