We caught up with elves hard at work in Santa’s shop and asked what this time of year means to them. Pictured back to front, left to right:
Ted: Helping underprivileged families enjoy Christmas. Community is very important to me
Steph: Finding happiness and joy through the younger generation
John: A time for family and a time for giving back
Jim: Spending time with family
Donna: Witnessing the true enchantment and excitement enjoyed by children
Alison: Taking time to reflect on what is truly important
Mike: Sharing love and helping all my neighbours
Hank: Spending time with family
Paul: Smiles. Making people happy
Val: Joy for all
Dianne: Celebrating with family, sharing memories and seeing the excitement experienced by kids
Cindy: Compassion and gratitude
Absent from the photo:
Bronno: Christmas is about the children
Barry: I love making others happy at Christmas
Rychard: Sharing the spirit of Christmas with friends, family and neighbours
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