Young man shows up for work at Cafe Sabor and gets the surprise of a lifetime from a Secret Santa

[@LizzyWeWa]

Who else is crying 😢

[@kimberlypillman2983]

ME!

[@moniquecawood2936]

@@kimberlypillman2983 That's me!! Im finished!!! So gratefull.

[@wandawelsh9209]

✋️

[@teresam2261]

Me!

[@sue5955]

Me , definitely. What a sweetheart.

[@rogermckinnon5738]

The first thing he said is, "This is for my mum." God bless this young man. He thought of his family first.

[@andrewdmello8817]

How come he's not thinking about his father. It takes two to bring a child into this world.

[@missprimproper1022]

@@andrewdmello8817 True but it's usually the mothers that do the bulk of the housework and childcare. Perhaps his family is "traditional" in the sense that the father works and the mother does everything else, with a little help from the children. Just my thoughts and I could be wrong. I speak from experience. Shalom.

[@Michele_catmommy67]

​@@andrewdmello8817 I think he didn't want it to seem like his dad needed the help? Being respectful of him.

[@poppykok5]

Hi Roger, It's a good thing I'm getting ready to do a huge load of laundry, as I went from tissues to my PJ *sleeves* ....😊 What an amazing young man Santiago is...I wish we could see the family's reaction upon learning about Secret Santa's love & generosity, a moment in time they'll never forget...❣🌲🎅🏻 What a beautiful, loving, grateful, & responsible son & big brother Santiago is...(I just longed to give him a big Motherly hug!!! *God Bless them all...*

[@timradde4328]

@@andrewdmello8817 In many Latina families the mother is the one they all look up to.

[@pauljamison3340]

Most 20 year olds don't even pay rent and he is helping to support the family!!!!!

[@VioletJoy]

💯

[@darcimunday4410]

Most 20 year olds think you owe them a living. Sitting around playing on their phones and getting everything for free from being lazy. And not wanting to grow up and act their age and keep themselves in diapers and still breastfeeding off of their Mommy's. And getting their butts wiped by their dad's. But being provided for.

[@houchi69]

@@pauljamison3340 saw a father recently told his experiences about his boys voted for the felon as president, so he got so upset that he cut them off, and no longer supports them.

[@annother3350]

I hope he treats himself a little bit though

[@schavelita]

Yes seriously! So much responsibility

[@userused3199]

Ok....I moved from tissues to paper towels. How wonderful to see how this young man puts Mom and his family first.

[@annwalsh8079]

😂❤

[@hansvandenberg6464]

no if you listened carefully, he put God first. THAT is amazing!

[@grandmaoldschool7011]

Me,too.😥😥😥😥

[@juliagrant3299]

I should have done that!

[@audreypoulin4102]

lol

[@xo2quilt]

What a wonderful young man!! Immediately thinking of his mother and siblings instead of himself. A young man raised right and a credit to his parents!!! Thank you, Secret Santa!!

[@andrewdmello8817]

How come he's not thinking about his father. It takes two to bring a child into this world.

[@islgrl292]

He doesn't owe you an explanation. You Sure go negative, because people have nice things to say to a working kid!. Maybe there is a reason that dad wasn't first on his mind, maybe the family dynamics are about the kids, maybe like everyone else he is shocked, & all the words aren't readily there. Quita Bah HUMBUG aren't you? What were you doing at 20, & what would you have said for gifts broadcast on TV? Sounds like some misogynistic tendencies there sir,

[@traceejohnson290]

He never mentioned to help his father🤔

[@ATN2USN]

my sentiments exactly.

[@magicsheepmom7790]

@@traceejohnson290 Yes, he did. He said, "I do everything for them. My siblings, too." Them = parents.

[@stephanielowry3356]

I feel like if we started a gofundme for this kid and all 27,000 viewers donated just a dollar he could maybe get started in school and use his incredible work ethic to push forward!!

[@dennisfitzgerald4255]

I am in, if Nate will deliver the check and record it... :)

[@marcandreyko4251]

@@dennisfitzgerald4255 i'm in for $100

[@Jmedina24]

I’m in. Would definitely donate a lot more than a dollar

[@schavelita]

I’m in

[@verabolton]

@@schavelita That's three dollars so far 😄

[@davidgoodrich1258]

Props to this kid. Think about this folks, he’s 20 years old works full time, gets handed $10k and the first thing out of his mouth is family. His parents raised him right. God bless this young man and his family.

[@wildbill23c]

This is how the Hispanic people are, they help their families they work together to support one another. Many of them are very hard working people...I've worked with a lot of Hispanic people over the years they all have worked very hard, and they are very family oriented.

[@annetedder8202]

He's so young to be carrying the burden of a family's financial struggle on his shoulders. His relief was tremendous. Well done.

[@linneaellis2704]

Never oncevdid he mention himself. Speechless. What a humble, loving, and selfless. I can't get my eyes to stop leaking.

[@textickulartrauma8287]

He's been working there since he was 15! Five years at that place, dude is smarter than many Ivy league applicants

[@angiefoster8987]

Community please support this young man!!!💯🔥🇺🇸

[@Morelove4ever8]

I agree! I hope people truly come together for him and his family.

[@ronrhea6338]

Go into that restaurant people ask to sit in his section and help take care of him he will take care of you

[@wildbill23c]

@@ronrhea6338 That is an awesome idea, if I lived closer I certainly would do so.

[@steve.hains5125]

You could sense the relief in his face, and his first reaction was to help his mum . Great guy 😀

[@andrewdmello8817]

How come he's not thinking about his father. It takes two to bring a child into this world.

[@freddieflores8881]

​@andrewdmello8817 why do keep asking the same question? Stop looking for negatives.

[@magicsheepmom7790]

@@andrewdmello8817 They mention his dad ("works in landscaping") at the beginning of the video. Pay attention!!!!!!!

[@GailHarmon-e4g]

If I owned a company, I'd make him the boss. This young man is the very definition of excellence and kindness.

[@johnnycanterbury3739]

Not one time did this young man mention himself. His mother must be beaming with pride at how this young man turned out. I wish nothing but the best for this guy. He deserves it!

[@BusterMcCheese]

Found this channel only a couple weeks ago and only problem is that I have to have a some tissues handy, as in a frequently cold and dark world (especially the next 4 years or so), it's really nice to see truly good people get some help, recognition and love. Sharing this with family as well as it really does puts you in the holiday spirit and put your own troubles into real perspective, given what many of the recipients are going through.

[@frame5098]

This young man is the epitome of a beautiful human being.

[@Theminnieminx8]

He’s been working to help his family since he was 15 or 16 years old…what a decent young man

[@happydaylike4342]

He represents the good in our world. May God Bless Santiago and his family

[@gilbertd1239]

Amen

[@FannyOutIaw]

Amen!

[@nadagabri5783]

a 20 year old that’s this APPRECIATIVE, responsible + so grateful & caring of his family …. Just WOW

[@leewoodley4329]

This lad deserves it a true man for his family a true gent 👍

[@grandma27or8]

He never said he could do something for himself, he immediately thought of his Mom and siblings. I’d be proud to have a son like him. He will go far in life and I’m praying he does. Merry Christmas!

[@andrewdmello8817]

How come he's not thinking about his father. It takes two to bring a child into this world.

[@kathymay3980]

@@andrewdmello8817 How do you know he has a father?

[@KR15ING]

​@@kathymay3980because they listened..... 0:22 "he lives with his mom, dad and 4 siblings" 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@alienicecream]

Once again bless secret santa and this young man. The fact he looked at the first check and immediately thought of his mom tells me he was not only raised right but is also a great young man.

[@andrewdmello8817]

How come he's not thinking about his father. It takes two to bring a child into this world.

[@magicsheepmom7790]

@@andrewdmello8817 He said, "I do everything for them. My siblings, too." Them = parents. Pay attention. Use your ears and some common sense.

[@andrewdmello8817]

@@magicsheepmom7790 - You are an idiot. My comment was based on the comment and not the video clip. It goes to show how intelligent you are.

[@beverlydust5381]

This young man deserves this, he works so hard to support his family members.

[@herona70]

No channel that makes me cry more than East Idaho News. I cry happy tears. Thank you for sharing the love, dear Secret Santa and all the crew members. God bless you, your family and your work. 🙏

[@debragalvan468]

So true😢 but tears of happiness for each recipient yes thanks to all that make this possible 🎅 and everyone at idaho news 😊

[@rmlrl1971]

I love that the first person he thought of was his mom then his siblings. Got the water works going.

[@oniadewale369]

Another example of well deserving recipient. Thanks secret Santa.

[@laserwizard1]

He gives back to mom with first check. Class act! Lives being touched. Secret Santa ROCKS!

[@Wachags]

What a lovely young man. Just thinking about his family.

[@biscottiluigi711]

What a sweet and humble guy,thanks to Secret Santa ,Nate,and all the helpers.

[@bejo-108]

In tears. Thank you Secret Santa. Lovely young man thinking of his mum and family.

[@andrewdmello8817]

How come he's not thinking about his father. It takes two to bring a child into this world.

[@off9318]

What a good, well-mannered young man. Happiness to him and his family. If there were more children like him, the world would change for the better. Thanks to Secret Santa!

[@timp1390]

What a good guy!! Been working hard and putting in the hours to help his family. It's probably months worth of wages and savings for him....and he deserves it!!

[@santamaria3592]

One of the most deserving beneficiary, unselfish, responsible, hard working, completely caring for his siblings and Mom, GOD bless him!

[@tinamac916]

Very deserving family, very humble young man.

[@gsmith6026]

Secret Santa you just took a major load of this young man’s shoulders. Thank you.

[@SharonOtt-u6w]

I'm crying, too. What a wonderful son. Thank you, Secret Santa. This was a blessing to this family.

[@zuzuspetals9281]

Kudos to whoever does the gift boxes. They are always beautiful and love the easy open tops. Just lovely.

[@helenareyes6084]

I am crying of happines for this lovely and awesome young man. God bless him more and more. Thank you Secret Santa ❤

[@jennbed1899]

Awesome, just goes to show how well he has been brought up. To put his mum and siblings first at the age of 20 is so rare. God bless him.

[@debbiehanson9201]

Honestly, I'm not crying. I'm too busy smiling. What a lovely young man to think first of his mother and his siblings and never once mentioning himself or what he could do with the money---and to say on top of all that, that hard work pays off. All good things to him and his family this holiday season.

[@andrewdmello8817]

How come he's not thinking about his father. It takes two to bring a child into this world.

[@noturningbackever493]

Thank you so very much for helping this family. At 20 years old, he's working to help his family, with his dad's work being seasonal and his mom at home taking care of a medically needs child, this young man is a rarity today. He said he was trying not to cry--go ahead Santiago, and cry. Selfless, humble, well deserving of some financial help for his family. God bless him and his family. Obviously they are everything to him, or he wouldn't be working to help out. Thank you, Secret Santa and EIN for stepping in to help them.

[@ruthhughes6132]

What a deserving young man, his family must be so proud of him.

[@neleven4154]

He was so happy with 2000 what a sweet guy

[@Country_Girl63]

It's rare these days to come across such a wonderful young man who is so selfless! He loves his mom and his sibling so much you can see it! There are no words but secret Santa Thank you so much for helping all of these people! God bless you!

[@clivemason-ms8ju]

What a splendid young man. He immediately thought of how the money could help his family, not him. We need more young people like Santiago, his parents and siblings should be very proud of him. Thank you to Secret Santa, Nate and his helpers.

[@antonchua3272]

when he said the first one go to his mom and after the last one he said thanking God in heaven that's amazing thank you Secret Santa 🎅

[@andrewdmello8817]

How come he's not thinking about his father. It takes two to bring a child into this world.

[@robinbuschman9663]

I struggled as a single Mom for years, struggling for paying medicine for my son. I cleaned houses, worked 2 jobs. At 67, this Georgian cried alot but I made it. Never bounced a check, paid back any $$ I owed. Life is tough. Your videos bring happiness overload!!!

[@tamicomins6461]

What a humble man, beautiful.

[@tpbarron]

The sweetest boy ever

[@Chryssye4]

I'm crying with you, Santiago!! My maternal grandfather and great-grandfather were named Santiago, too, and the name honors St. James the Great, a prominent apostle in Christian history and the patron saint of Spain. You're also honoring the name by being a good person!!

[@JFlowers-t6k]

An awesome kid! Well mannered and hard working . God bless

[@katrinamitchell1709]

What an amazing young man putting his family first, I would love to see his mums reaction to the Secret Santa gift

[@pearlvongpusanachai5942]

A good son and a good brother. Have a blessed life. Thank you, Secret Santa, for blessing him.

[@oliviachetcuti225]

Oh my goodness. What a beautiful young man. So beautiful to see! 🥹

[@RoSen344]

I have a daughter but if I'd ever had a son, I would have wanted one just like him.

[@bettycogswell9851]

What a beautiful selfless young man. It's family first with him. God bless you young man.

[@veralhines6237]

I like the "Thank Mr UPTHERE!" That young man had the weight of the world on his shoulders . Hard to imagine his mindset vs all the folks these days hating on America while he busts his behind to give 4 siblings a better life and help his parents who likely risked EVERYTHING to get him and his 4 siblings a better life. God bless him and his family. And God bless America!

[@caropapa]

Kudos to his mum and dad they sure did raise a wonderful giving son

[@stacey4966]

Ok this one made me cry such a humble and good young man

[@simone222]

Secret Santa chooses really well. All the best to Santiago and his family.

[@kevinjones5560]

Secret Santa doesn’t choose. East Idaho news does the choosing. He just provides the money.

[@lynnebradshaw6408]

I love the secret Santa and the reaction of the people because they don't know what to say

[@Mike-yj5yw]

Says a lot about a person when they are given a gift and their immediate response is to think of someone else. Merry Christmas!!!

[@chrismedina4497]

Great job on finding this young Man.

[@lovies2041]

Whoever the Secret Santa is I sure hope they enjoy watching these gifts delivered daily as much as we do! If I ever win the lottery. I want to be like this Secret Santa, giving & thoughtful! Life changing gifts.

[@jennifernolan4524]

I've loved all of the Secret Santa's (I always do) but this young man, what a man his parents must be so proud of him ... What a absolute Gem ... and you can see how much this means xx

[@eunicetamay6878]

Such a lovely, loving son and brother. Am so happy Secret Santa never fails to choose the most deserving ones. God bless you all. 🙏

[@lynngemmel7842]

The appreciation this young man has for his family and the gifts speaks volumes. Love it!

[@victornelson6016]

God bless this young man and his family!

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Your making a grown man cry on TV, I’m glad I’m at home 😭 He was so grateful with $2k and they just kept coming…. Well done ❤ Y’all warm my heart to see such good done in the world !!! I have a special request, it’s not for me or even anyone I know but my heart breaks for those in NC and Tennessee who lost their homes, cars and jobs from the floods and are sleeping in tents, they are having very cold and snowy weather. There are people converting sheds into tiny homes so people have a warm safe place to live. I know it’s out of state but would secret Santa consider helping with building tiny homes ? God bless you all and thank you secret Santa, Nate and crew, you are changing lives ❤

[@ONNpankaj]

Secret Santa, EIN and all others precious people behind the scenes Love from Bharat (India) for kindness and generosity ♥

[@vickiparrish3235]

What an AWESOME young gentleman!! THANK YOU, Secret Santa. Blessings.

[@KingNubs1]

Would have loved to see the mom's reaction

[@kayde4483]

Precious young man❤

[@MichaelHamrick-ce4bp]

Sweet young man thinking about his family.

[@captaintorch983]

Amazing young man, fully deserving his Secret Santa gift.

[@SueProv]

Wow. This one definitely brought tears.

[@maryj2671]

Thank you Secret Santa ! He will make sure his mom and sibs are taken care of before himself i bet. Great person deserves this. ty ty

[@Slubbernard]

What a special young man ❤

[@percarlemil]

60 YEAR OLD VIKING HERE 😭😭😭 HE IS SO SO SWEET, HOPE HE GET IN LIFE WHAT HE WANTS AND NEED LOVE FROM DENMARK

[@taniatobar4564]

What a noble, honourable and delightful young man. His character alone reflects the strong family values with which he was raised. I wish many blessings to him and his family during this holiday season.

[@debbiel8585]

This young man is so great to help support his family! Thank you Secret Santa!

[@stephanie1671]

So adorable. So humble. Such an outstanding young man. Shout out to the Secret Santa - you deserve so much credit and will never be known...by choice. ♥

[@mikkosablamante308]

What a truly selfless human being! This break is so well-deserved for him. Thank you, Secret Santa!

[@MustangSally2.0]

What a beautiful young man...now pass the tissues!

[@marycook1644]

That’s what Santiago needed !!

[@MustangSally2.0]

@@marycook1644 Indeed! Happy Holidays to you.

[@marycook1644]

@@MustangSally2.0 🧸🎸🎄 Merry Christmas to you and your family ! From should be in bed in California !!! 🍯

[@tommyreusse3858]

Instantly knew he would pass it on to his mother.

[@Padayachee]

Amazing young boy putting his family first ❤❤❤❤❤South Africa

[@kevinjones5560]

He’s 20, he’s not a boy.

[@veenababoolal8586]

My God, I'm sure Secret Santa cries each time he sees their reactions... genuine. Thank you Secret Santa for making people lives better. Viewing from Trinidad. God's Blessings.

[@karenwalsh1844]

A young man who is grateful for his family. He is an hard worker and very much family orientated.

[@terryhartmann9012]

the best of humanity is this Young man

[@admcdona]

What a good soul! Loved watching this.

[@melisarafn4215]

My son, who is a couple years older than him, would say, "I'm not crying, my eyes are just sweating." I love it when young men love their mom and work so hard to help out.

[@eldavis1311]

Santiago, your parents did a fantastic job raising you. You’re a wonderful young man. Being picked for the amazing gifts provided by the Secret Santa should show you that you’re a deserving and worthy person. God bless you, Secret Santa and the East Idaho News team!

[@Whyme-w7j]

His family must be so proud of him for the hard work he puts in to help support them. ❤

[@kerryevans1562]

Its Brutal out there he a credit to his family.

[@_seekingthetruth_1447]

Good young man...Secret Santa knocked it out of the park yet again. If you can see this, thank you for brightening my spirit every year. You are truly a gem. I know this is the case for thousands-to-millions of others, but I can't speak for them.

[@lynann6976]

I'm not crying, you're crying! 😭 The first thing he says "This is for my Mom, she is great!" Wow! What a wonderful young man.

[@janicecanfield9211]

Oh man, here's the tears. I'm proud of this young man. I'll bet he pays this forward and you know what that means. Give this young man a virtual hug. 🤗

[@davidday8417]

He’s a gem of a person he thought of his mom and siblings before thinking of himself that’s the true definition of a caring person !! Secret Santa picks the most humble people ever !! Merry Christmas to you Nate and the entire Eastern Idaho news crew !!

[@RollingParkers]

How I wish I had 10K to give him and his family on top of that. What a blessing Secret Santa is to so many. ❤

[@lindaribourne8386]

Well deserved blessing for a very humble young man and his family.

[@patriciaedinger2472]

He is a remarkable young man-family before him. God bless him and his family.