Syrian refugee families celebrate the holidays with a Christmas party
Published: Dec 11, 2016
Updated: Dec 11, 2016
CBC News
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Syrian refugee families were treated to a Christmas celebration on Sunday with more than 50 enjoying singing, face painting and of course, presents from Santa.
It was the first Christmas celebration in Canada for many of the families, who arrived from places like Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan late last year.
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