MONTREAL - Christmas might sometimes be portrayed as a monolithic period of consumer overkill but the little stories of generosity show the true spirit of the occasion.
Rosemount Tech's rocking horse tradition has seen woodworking students create beautiful treasures for sick kids for 15 years.
Hospitalized children receive an attractive, hand-made Christmas rocking horse, built by students.
"They're solid wood made of nine pieces that go into each. If one person is doing it, it would take you a good day to do it," said Cabinetmaking teacher Chris Honce.
One student craftsman is no stranger to hospitalized kids.
"I had kids that were sick, so I know what it's like to be stuck in the hospital with sick kids," said Scott Lynch.
Another student was happy that her work would end up with a child fighting the battle against illness.
"It's great to know that our project will have life beyond the classroom," said student Irene Lepiesza.
Cyane Santos, a little girl at the Children's Hospital fighting leukemia, was delighted with her rocking horse.
"It's nice to feel the support not only from the people here in the hospital but also the people out there in the community," said her father Mikail Santos.
