Syrian refugees resettled in Windsor-Essex are making the best of the holiday season.
That's according to Marcela Diaz with the Multicultural Council of Windsor-Essex.
Diaz told AM800's 'The Afternoon News' that local support groups are helping refugees connect during what can be a trying time.
"The majority of them, or all of them, left family behind," says Diaz. "They're yearning to be with their family. For them, the New Year celebration is also an important celebration so that is also a painful moment for them."
Celebrations were held last week by the Multicultural Council with roughly 100 people attending.
"We had a Santa and we had some other holiday music and they were really delighted to be participating in such an event," says Diaz. "We had the toys from Sparky's Toy Drive, so thank you so much to the community for all of the donations."
Roughly 1,000 Syrian refugees have settled in Windsor-Essex since November 2015.