WestJet's 2021 Christmas Miracle Is All About Reuniting Loved Ones
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WestJet Airlines' annual "Christmas Miracle" videos, which capture employees providing much-needed holiday cheer to those in need, are legendary. Past "miracles" include flying in gifts and snow to the Dominican Republic and hosting a holiday party for a town devastated by a forest fire. In 2020, WestJet employees delivered 12,000 care packages with essentials and gifts to families hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the company wants to reunite families for the holidays.
In the video, released on December 6, 2021, WestJet employees pose as documentary filmmakers. They ask unsuspecting passersby what Christmas tradition they missed the most in 2020. Not surprisingly, for the majority, it was getting together with loved ones. Following the "interview," a WestJet employee, wearing the company's signature blue Santa hat, emerges from the back with free airline tickets to their desired destination. Be sure to have some tissues handy before you watch the tear-jerking footage!
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dolphingirl123over 3 yearsI think this article is awesome 👍 because I'm in foster care and I love things like that- grantjamimaover 3 yearstoo bad santa cant reunite me with my dad
- godzilla47over 3 yearsWow! :)
bella23232over 3 yearsmy birthday is on Christmas
mymy312over 3 yearsI hope they do it on every holiday😭
brooklynjover 3 yearsNice! I flew alot to get over to where my friends and family is because I was on vacation but I'm back to celebrate Christmas! Also my outfit on Dogo news is Christmas themed! Also why does Santa have a blue outfit on the first picture every one knows he wears red! Well I can't wait for Christmas! Next week I'm going to a Christmas dance at school with my friends I can't wait and I can't wait for Christmas to hang out with my friends and family! This year isn't gonna be so bad after all we said NOPE to Covid ans YES to Family and friends! ANYWHO HAVE A GREAT DAY GUYS BYE!
theatredudeover 3 yearsI am SO HAPPY that some people can meet with their family & friends!
vicarmstrongover 3 yearsThose guys made a lot of people happy. Good job.
redrobinover 3 yearsReuniting with loved ones sounds like a good idea not only on Christmas!
perrythekittyover 3 yearsthat is nice