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!
Stay safe and healthy!
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faintinggoat12almost 4 yearsHappy new year!
prince_mm1almost 4 yearsMy science class did the Operation Christmas Child. That is where you get a shoebox and stuff it full of small stuff. You can do a boy or a girl and do different age groups ( Ex. I did a boy ages 5-9). This helps kids all over the world. It would be cool, check it out! ••• #OperationChristmasChild @oopsieitsmm
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jay_vibezalmost 4 yearsHappy New Years guys! 2020 really sucked but... It's 2021! I know Covid-19 didn't just go away but this year can still be a GREAT year 😄 My Dad is a Truck Driver and if you don't know they almost never stop WORKING! I live in the south and a week ago it was snowing like crazy! and one day my Dad and 2 other people where there 🤯 I just fell bad for my dad because since Covid happened my Dad "encountered" like 3 gazillion Karen's 😩 Anyways thank you EVERY ER, Doctor, Nurse, Firefighter, Police and Trucker for keeping America up and running 😄👍 And R.I.P. a lot of famous Sport player, Actors and every one who died 😥 2020 just sucked so just stay safe and play video games. PEACE 👋
devillady2010almost 4 yearsYea I will stay safe and I do play a lot of video games. I played a whole lot of video games in winter break!
awsomechloealmost 4 yearsLol so did I😝😂
