The Magic of Christmas: Help us Spread Cheer to Calgarians who Need it Most!

Every Christmas Eve, The Magic of Christmas transforms Calgary Transit into a fleet of “reindeer buses,” spreading holiday cheer to Calgarians across the city. Hundreds of festively dressed volunteers come together to deliver Christmas spirit, gifts, and food straight into the homes and hearts of those who need it most.

Please drop off your donations at our showhome by December 16, 2024.
📍103 & 107 Wolf Creek Rise SE, Calgary, AB

We welcome your contributions during our regular showhome hours:
Mon – Thu: 2:00 – 8:00 pm
Sat – Sun: 12:00 – 5:00 pm

Christmas Wish List

The Magic of Christmas visits Calgarians of all ages, from newborns to grandparents. All gift donations that arrive at Santa’s workshop must be new, unused & unwrapped. We cannot accept used or worn donations.

Click here to download the Christmas Wish List.

By Age Group:

Infants: 

• Diapers & wipes
• Blankets
• Baby clothes
• Tummy time mats
• Books
• Soft toys

Children: 

• Lego/Duplo/Blocks
• Hot Wheels/trucks/trains
• Barbies & dolls
• Colouring and art kits
• Paw Patrol toys
• Bluey toys
• Peppa Pig toys
• Marvel/Superhero toys

Teens: 

• Headphones]
• Bluetooth speakers
• Gift cards
• Adult Lego (sold in black boxes)
• Stanley/Starbucks tumblers
• Makeup kits
• Sport balls (soccer, basketball, football)
• Hockey stick, pucks

Adults: 

• Household items
• Self-care items (candles/bath bombs)
• Towels
• Bed sheets, comforters, blankets
• Kitchenware & bakeware
• Tools
• Small kitchen appliances
• Hair straightener
• Blow dryer
• Hygiene /shaving kits
• Puzzles/board Games
• Adult art kits (diamond kits, crochet kits, painting kits)

By Category:

Self Care Items:

• Hygiene kits (hair, skin, bath etc.)
• Bath bombs & Candles
•  Hydrating face masks
• Shaving kits
  

Household Gifts: 

•  Houseware, cookware & bakeware
• Blankets & bedding
• Small kitchen appliances (coffee makers, toasters, blenders)
• Towels in all sizes (kitchen or bathroom)
• Air fryer, slow cooker and rice cookers

Gift Cards, Tickets & Passes:

• Grocery gift card (Walmart, Superstore, etc.)
• Clothing gift card
• Fast food/restaurant gift cards
• Amazon/Sephora gift cards
• Shoppers Drug Mart/London Drugs gift cards
• Hair Salons/Chatters/Great Clips gift cards
• Chapters/Indigo gift cards
• Canadian Tire/Home Depot gift cards
• Calgary Zoo/ Telus Spark passes
• Other “experience” passes
• Movie tickets

For more information about this initiative, visit www.themagicofchristmas.org.