WestJet's "Christmas Miracle" Highlights The Importance Of Giving During These Unprecedented Times
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Canada's WestJet Airlines is famous for its annual "Christmas Miracle" videos. In the past, the heartwarming footage has shown the airline's employees surprising a few, unsuspecting families with extravagant gifts, ranging from iPods to vacations to diamond rings. While the 2020 "Christmas Miracle" did not involve any fancy presents, it is equally uplifting and much more far-reaching.
The poignant video shows employees creating care packages with essentials like blankets, personal protective equipment, food and hot meals, as well as gifts for seniors and children, and loading them onto aircraft and delivery vehicles. Upon reaching their respective destinations, WestJetters, donned in the company's iconic blue Santa hats, deliver the carefully wrapped boxes to charities, healthcare facilities, and frontline workers to share the holiday spirit. The company hopes this year's "Christmas Miracle" will encourage people worldwide to donate generously to those in need during these difficult times.
"Even though we may be apart, by giving together, we can inspire new traditions and uplift spirits during these challenging times," said Arved von zur Muehlen, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer. "Throughout the pandemic, Canadians have been stepping up for each other, and this holiday season, we encourage everyone to celebrate the spirit of Christmas by giving from the heart and supporting local organizations with acts of care."
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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224 Comments
bossira1632almost 4 yearslove it when people help other people! This is super nice, and I'm glad they did it! : ) I want to try and help people who have gone through similar things as me through music, because I know it helps to know that you aren't the only one who has had a rough patch in there life. Happy new year 🎉.
cozysocksalmost 4 yearsMe too!🎉🎆🎇 and happy new year!
dragonheartedalmost 4 yearsMERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!🎄
anar0604almost 4 yearsThese people are so kind! Bless them!
yellowstonealmost 4 yearsI HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
pippin5almost 4 yearsIt is so amazing how when one group of people helps another it makes that ripple effect of kindness! Happy New Year everyone! Let’s hope that 2021 is better! Thank you for helping people in need West Jet Airlines!
llama283almost 4 yearsHoliday season!
yankees27almost 4 yearsI am thankful for WestJet being kind
unicorngirlbbalmost 4 yearsSTAY SAFE OUT THERE😷😷
pusheenicornalmost 4 yearsThe holidays are here! Yay
nyaninjaalmost 4 yearsI got a kitten for Christmas
pokeidegier1almost 4 yearswow cool 😎:O
