Christmas Miracle: Anonymous Donor Brings Joy to 300 Children in Edinburgh and West Lothian

Christmas is often described as the most wonderful time of the year—a season of warmth, love, and generosity. But for many families, from migrant background, the holidays can be a bittersweet reminder of what they’ve left behind. The twinkling lights and festive cheer can sometimes deepen the ache of loneliness, the longing for family far away, and the struggle to make ends meet in a new country.

This year, however, something extraordinary happened—a true Santa moment that brought hope, joy, and a little bit of magic to over 300 children across Edinburgh and West Lothian. We received an anonymous gift from sharegift which supported to host two Christmas parties, one in West Lothian and one in Edinburgh.

Every Christmas, our organisation works tirelessly to fundraise for gifts and food vouchers, ensuring that no child goes without a little festive joy. But this year, an anonymous donor stepped forward with an incredible act of kindness a donation so generous that it allowed us to distribute over 300 presents to children from our community.

The gifts were more than just toys and treats they were a message: You are seen. You are valued. You belong. For families who have faced hardship, displacement, or financial struggle, this unexpected generosity was a reminder that kindness exists, even in the darkest of winters.

Thank you ShareGift

As we look ahead to the new year, we carry this hope with us: that no one should feel alone at Christmas, and that kindness, no matter how quietly given, can change lives.

To our anonymous Santa—thank you. Your gift was more than presents under a tree. It was a reminder that even in the coldest season, warmth can be found in the hearts of strangers.

And to every family who spent their first Christmas far from home—we see you. You are not forgotten.