The warmth of friendship became a belief and the belief became a tradition. The tradition became my family’s vision to help with the Santa Claus Christmas Dinner. We believe that no one should be alone on Christmas day.
The Santa Claus Christmas Dinner started as a small group of friends coming together to celebrate the holiday. There is an open invitation to everyone to come to Yavis Family Restaurant to enjoy turkey with all the fixings on Christmas Day.
Yavis Family Restaurant will be open from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Day for the annual Santa’s Christmas Dinner and the restaurant is excited to continue to be a part of this tradition that shows no sign of slowing down.
This is a great chance for those who do not have family in town, to come and enjoy their neighbors’ company. There are others who do not have the means to make themselves a Christmas dinner.
Whole families in Drumheller take part in the annual dinner as part of their Christmas tradition. Families volunteer to put on the dinner, as apart of their tradition as well. This includes cooking turkeys and sides, servings and a few shifts on the dishwashing crew.
Volunteers also offer a shuttle for those in need of transportation. They will also deliver meals to those who are bound to their home. Last year volunteers served up more than 310 dinners.
To arrange a ride to the dinner or a drop-off or to learn how they can get involved, contact Century 21 at 403-823-2121 or drop by the office in downtown Drumheller before December 23.
