Advisory - Toronto band helps refugee children celebrate first Canadian Christmas

TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2012 /CNW/ - Juno-nominated band Sky Terminal brings an alternative twist to the holiday tradition at a special party being held for refugees in downtown Toronto.

Hosted by World Vision Gifts, the public is invited to experience the wonder of what it is like to be new to Canada during the holiday season.

WHAT:	A holiday party hosted by World Vision Gifts With families from the Christie Refugee Welcome Centre Plus a petting zoo, Santa, and live holiday music
WHEN:	Thursday, December 13; 10a.m. - 11a.m. Christie Refugee Welcome Centre 43 Christie St, Toronto The fair will be set up in the parking lot behind the centre
VISUALS:	Children meeting Santa, feeding live animals, drinking hot chocolate and eating popcorn and cookies Sky Terminal playing carols

INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE:

            Newly arrived parents and children who can talk about Christmas

            Santa Claus, world's leading gift expert

            World Vision Gifts spokesperson

 

 

 

 

Image with caption: "Sky Terminal (CNW Group/World Vision Canada)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121213_C8615_PHOTO_EN_21916.jpg

SOURCE: World Vision Canada

MEDIA CONTACT:
World Vision Gifts online news centre: www.worldvision.ca/gcnewsroom
Julia Rim Shepard - tel. [phone], [email protected]
Genevieve Barber - tel. [phone], [email protected]