Each holiday season, thousands of visitors come to the Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market for twinkling lights, festive entertainment, and hundreds of vendors. Families return year after year to celebrate and make memories together.
A newer addition to the market is Santa’s Cozy Corner, where meeting the jolly man in red brings more than holiday cheer.
Holiday tradition with a lasting difference
Hosted by ATCO Energy, Santa’s Cozy Corner gives families a chance to capture a moment with Santa while supporting Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta. In return for a donation, visitors receive a printed photo and digital image, while also helping local families achieve affordable homeownership.
These holiday traditions are making a lasting difference.
Over the past three years, Santa’s Cozy Corner has raised nearly $48,000 for Habitat, with fundraising nearly doubling each year.
“The idea was simply: take a holiday tradition families love and give it extra meaning,” shared the ATCO Energy team.
“Supporting our community partners is an important part of who we are. By combining a cherished holiday experience with an opportunity to give back, we’re helping build stronger communities while creating lasting memories for local families.”
Behind the festive setting, ATCO Energy employees volunteer to bring the experience to life and share a little Christmas magic with every family.
“It takes a Christmas village and a little holiday magic! Of course, a direct connection to the jolly man in red helps, too.”
A partnership that goes beyond the holidays
ATCO Energy’s support for Habitat reaches well beyond Santa’s Cozy Corner and the holiday season.
Over the past five years, ATCO Energy has provided more than $250,000 in financial and in-kind support to Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta. Its employees have also volunteered more than 1,000 hours, taking part in two team Build Days each year.
In 2026, ATCO Energy expanded the partnership as Habitat’s Official Energy & Home Services Supplier. By powering Habitat ReStore, helping lower operating costs, and supporting home refurbishments and essential maintenance, ATCO Energy helps Habitat devote more resources to affordable homeownership.
“At ATCO Energy, we believe that everyone deserves a safe place to call home, and as Albertans ourselves, giving back to the commnities we live in is an integral part of our culture.”
As another Christmas Market season approaches, Santa’s Cozy Corner will welcome families back to meet Santa, pose for a photo, and take home a little holiday magic.
Each photo also helps other families build lasting memories in a home of their own.
Thank you, ATCO Energy, for bringing our community together and supporting Habitat families in meaningful ways throughout the year.
