Charlotte firefighters and community volunteers gathered Saturday to wrap hundreds of Christmas gifts as part of Christmas Kiddies, a tradition that has brought holiday joy to local children for more than a century.
- Charlotte Fire Department continued their century-old Christmas Kiddies tradition Saturday, with firefighters and community volunteers wrapping hundreds of gifts at the firehouse.
- The gift-wrapping preparation began at 9 a.m. and was completed quickly thanks to many helping hands from the community.
- Children throughout Charlotte and surrounding areas will receive the gifts on Christmas Eve, continuing a beloved local tradition.
The Charlotte Fire Department transformed their firehouse into a bustling holiday workshop, where tables filled with presents awaited the many hands ready to help prepare for Christmas Eve deliveries.
Century-old Christmas Kiddies tradition brings Charlotte community together for holiday giving
“We collect Christmas gifts throughout the year and then invite the community to help wrap all of the gifts,” firefighter Jeff Wertz said.
The preparation began at 9 a.m., but the enthusiastic volunteers made quick work of the task.
“Probably by 9:30 or so we were nearing the end of gifts to wrap,” Wertz said…