Toy drive at Paterson community center marks Three Kings Day
The St. Joseph’s Community Center in Paterson is marking Three Kings Day with its third annual toy drive. News 12’s Kim Bukowiec was there for all the festivities.
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Paterson hosts a heartwarming celebration for Three Kings Day -- featuring a special toy giveaway for over 200 students.
Three Kings Day - also known as Epiphany - marks the conclusion of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Here at The St. Joseph's Community Center will be the third annual toy giveaway.
Every child from ages three through twelve is entitled to participate and they are required to live in the city of Paterson. In the month of December, anyone interested can donate an unwrapped toy for children to receive on Three Kings Day. It's a day that the city of Paterson celebrates every year.
”Paterson has New Jersey’s largest Latino population and in many Latin American countries, three Kings day is actually bigger than Christmas,” Mayor Andre Sayegh, Paterson. “We also want to relieve any pressure on the parents who maybe couldn't afford Christmas gifts. It's a reality,” he said.
Kids of all ages came out with smiles on their faces and tears of joy, as they received special presents keeping the Christmas spirit alive.
