Wishing trees at the Town Hall and Puiseaux Square
The City of Rodgau’s ‘Wish Trees’ are back: on Rathausplatz in Jügesheim and Puiseauxplatz in Nieder-Roden, they once again invite residents to fulfil a child’s very personal wish in the run-up to Christmas. This year marks the ninth edition of the Wishing Tree campaign, which has now become a popular Christmas tradition in Rodgau. Through this campaign, the town of Rodgau aims to bring a special Christmas treat to children aged between 3 and 12 from families facing financial hardship.
How does it work?
This year, the wish cards will be distributed specifically via the respective nursery managers and through the school social work teams at Rodgau’s primary schools. From 9 November, members of the public can adopt a wish. All wishes can be viewed online at www.rodgaucard.de/wunschbaum. Only the child’s first name, age and the relevant ‘Wish Tree’ number are listed. Personal details are, of course, not published. “Year after year, the ‘Wish Tree’ campaign shows just how much we can achieve together in our town. A gift that might seem ordinary to one child can be something very special for another. I am therefore delighted that we are continuing this lovely tradition into the new year and hope that many residents of Rodgau will once again fulfil a child’s wish,” says Mayor Max Breitenbach.
Wishes come true
Wishes can be selected and fulfilled online until 30 November. Gifts should not exceed a value of 25 euros and must be wrapped in festive wrapping paper. Important: The relevant ‘Wish Tree’ number must be clearly displayed on the outside of the gift so that it can subsequently be unambiguously matched to the correct child. The Rodgau Economic Development & City Marketing Agency would like to strongly encourage people to opt for second-hand items in good condition when fulfilling larger wishes. Last year, for example, wishes for a doll’s house or a telescope were fulfilled in this way. The wrapped gifts can be handed in by 4 December at the latest at the Citizens’ Service desk in the Town Hall or at the customer service desk of the municipal utilities.
Delivery to nurseries and schools
This year, the distribution of presents will be organised directly through the respective nurseries and schools. The town of Rodgau will deliver the presents to the respective establishments, where they will then be handed out to the children. Each nursery and school will decide individually how the handover will take place. “We’re looking forward to lots of residents taking part and helping to make children’s eyes light up. After all, sometimes it doesn’t take much to make a Christmas wish come true,” says Jennifer Jäger from the Agency for Economic Development & City Marketing.