Kenethia Calloway, right, of Hamtramck, wipes a tear while talking about Christmas as she waits in line with Constance Jones-Garrett, left, of Hamtramck at the Santa Toy Shop at Detroit Friendship ...

At this free toy shop in Hamtramck, Christmas means many things Every Christmas, a food pantry gives parents free gifts to give their kids, along with a glimpse into the real meaning of the holiday.

The Christmas Toy Shop in St. Pete consists of 40 volunteers, referred to as elves, who make sure every used toy donation that goes out to a child in need looks brand new.