The Rev. Andrew MacDonald, incumbent of St. Nicholas, Birch Cliff, holds kids’ letters to Santa Claus before heading out on his bike to deliver replies from Saint Nick. During the Canada Post strike, the parish set up a special mailbox to let local families drop off their letters, as well as partnering with a local daycare. A small team of parishioners made sure every child got a reply before Christmas. In all, about 60 letters were delivered. Photo courtesy of St. Nicholas, Birch Cliff
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