Calgary kids get in Christmas spirit with Make-A-Wish [Video]

Thirteen Alberta children were gifted a customized Christmas tree and a pile of presents on Thursday morning as part of Make-A-Wish Canada’s Trees of Joy event.

Make-A-Wish helps children with critical illnesses by granting requests made by them or their families. 

The organization’s annual Canada’s Trees of Joy event pairs recipients up with local donors to get in the Christmas spirit.

“Each wish child designed their own tree, and we have the sponsors decorating the tree to those specifications,” Simona Lupas said. “It is an amazing way to kick off the holiday season.”

Sponsoring companies donated upwards of $10,000 each, spending money on tree decorations in the requested theme and presents that the kids asked for earlier this year. 

After meeting Santa, the families were led into the Fairmont Palliser’s Crystal Ballroom to see their new trees lit up. 

All the trees will be delivered to wish homes to enjoy throughout the holiday season.

“Just being …