{"id":8038,"date":"2023-12-19T09:48:30","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T09:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/atlantic\/feast-of-christmas-gives-hope-today\/"},"modified":"2025-05-26T11:21:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T11:21:19","slug":"2023-feast-of-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/atlantic\/2023\/12\/2023-feast-of-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Feast of Christmas Gives Hope Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The joyous sounds of holiday music and the smiling faces of the staff, volunteers and friends of The Salvation Army brought the festive spirit alive for the annual Feast of Christmas at the Centre of Hope in Halifax this week.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The feast, a highlight in the Christmas calendar, was held outside again this year and saw more than 200 members of the community stop by for a traditional turkey dinner, with all the trimmings and choice of dessert to take home and enjoy. With an additional hundred residents and volunteers served inside. Those who attended were also greeted with delicious hot chocolate, served from the CRU vehicle, and lively musical performances supported by officers and volunteers from Encounter Church of The Salvation Army in Lower Sackville. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cEvents like the Feast of Christmas provide our team with the opportunity to connect with community members and let them know they are not alone in their struggles,\u201d said Major Terence Hale, executive director of Halifax Centre of Hope. \u201cThat they have an entire army on their side.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The heartwarming impact of this initiative is undeniable, as Christmas for many can be a stark reminder of loneliness and forgotten connections. Those in attendance know that The Salvation Army is a place they can turn to for help, where they are welcomed with open arms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cThe Salvation Army gives people the tools needed to rebuild dignity and renew hope, especially during the Christmas season when spirits can be at their lowest,\u201d shared Hale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you can help, please donate today by visiting a kettle, online at SalvationArmy.ca\/Maritime or calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Every donation made to The Salvation Army stays in your local community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/TSAMaritimeChristmas\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/TSAMaritimeChristmas<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9831 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/maritime\/files\/2023\/12\/1IMG_2705-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9834 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/maritime\/files\/2023\/12\/6IMG_2681-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9836 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/maritime\/files\/2023\/12\/2IMG_2698-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The joyous sounds of holiday music and the smiling faces of the staff, volunteers and friends of The Salvation Army brought the festive spirit alive for the annual Feast of Christmas at the Centre of Hope in Halifax this week. 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