Experience the wonder of a child's first Canadian Christmas
TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2012 /CNW/ - What is it like to be a new Canadian experiencing the holiday season here for the first time? Find out at a special holiday party being held by World Vision Gifts at Christie Refugee Welcome Centre.
WHAT: | A Christmas event for new Canadians. Children at Christie Refugee Centre, an assortment of animals, Santa and a musician teaching children to sing some holiday favourites |
WHEN: | Thursday, December 13; 10a.m. - 11a.m. |
Christie Refugee Welcome Centre | |
43 Christie St, Toronto | |
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In the parking lot behind the centre |
VISUALS: | Children interacting with animals, drinking hot chocolate and eating Christmas cookies |
Children meeting Santa Claus | |
Musical guest singing Christmas carols | |
New Canadian families learning about a Canadian Christmas |
INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE: | |
New Canadian parents and children who can talk about Christmas | |
Santa Claus, world's leading gift expert | |
World Vision Gifts spokesperson |
World Vision is a leading Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.
SOURCE: World Vision Canada
CONTACTS
Genevieve Barber, 905-565-6200 ext. 2176, [email protected]
Julia Rim Shepard, 905-565-6200 ext. 3898, [email protected]
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