{"id":270650,"date":"2026-05-21T13:45:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T17:45:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samaritanspurse.org\/?p=270650"},"modified":"2026-06-30T15:57:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T19:57:39","slug":"classical-conversations-operation-christmas-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samaritanspurse.org\/es\/operation-christmas-child\/classical-conversations-operation-christmas-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Classical Conversations &#038; Operation Christmas Child Landing Page"},"content":{"rendered":"<main>\r\n                                            <div id=\"eop\" class=\"trigger io\">\r\n                                                <!-- DO NOT MOVE. THIS IS USED TO TELL IO WHEN THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE IS IN THE VIEWPORT -->\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <header class=\"response\">\r\n                                                <hgroup class=\"space-small\" style=\"gap:0.618em;\">\r\n                                                    <div class=\"logos\">\r\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"occ-logo\"\r\n                                                        src=\"https:\/\/s3.theark.cloud\/sp-comm-arkfiles\/website\/occ\/2023-Connect-Conference\/OCC-Logo-RGB_2021.png\"\r\n                                                        alt=\"Operation Christmas Child Logo\">\r\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"cc-logo\"\r\n                                                        src=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/CCLogo_RoyalBlue.png\"\r\n                                                        alt=\"Classical Conversations Logo\">\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <h1 style=\"margin-top:0\">Classical Conversations and Operation Christmas Child<\/h1>\r\n                                                    <h3 style=\"border:1px dashed rgba(0,0,0,.13);width: fit-content;padding:20px 40px;border-radius: .618em; color: #008844\">\r\n                                                        <b>National Collection Week<\/b><br>\r\n                                                        <span style=\"font-weight: 300; color: #000000\">Nov. 16\u201323, 2026<\/span>\r\n                                                    <\/h3>\r\n                                                    <article>\r\n                                                            <footer>\r\n                                                                <a class=\"primary button\" href=\"#free-shoeboxes\">Receive 50 Free Shoeboxes<\/a>\r\n                                                            <\/footer>\r\n                                                        <\/article>\r\n                                                <\/hgroup>\r\n                                                <figure>\r\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2581US-090__XS.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2581US-090__S.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2581US-090__M.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2581US-090__L.jpg 1900w\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2581US-090__XS.jpg\" alt=\"Two girls and three boys making faces with sunglasses in front of shoeboxes.\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\">\r\n                                                <\/figure>\r\n                                                <!-- <figure>\r\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2380US-A-410__XS.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2380US-A-410__S.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2380US-A-410__M.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2380US-A-410__L.jpg 1900w\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2380US-A-410__XS.jpg\" alt=\"Four girls smiling while holding shoebox gifts.\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\">\r\n                                                <\/figure> -->\r\n                                            <\/header>\r\n                                            <section id=\"overview\" class=\"space center-all\">\r\n                                                <header style=\"flex-direction:column;text-align:center\" class=\"center-all\">\r\n                                                    <h2>Living Out <span>&ldquo;To Know God and Make Him&nbsp;Known&rdquo;<\/span><\/h2>\r\n                                                <\/header>\r\n                                                <div class=\"space center-all\">\r\n                                                    <p>Classical Conversations Communities are built around a shared mission: <i>to know God and to make Him known.<\/i> Operation Christmas Child offers a meaningful, hands-on way for CC families to live out that mission&nbsp;together.<\/p>\r\n\r\n                                                    <p>By packing shoebox gifts, Foundations and Challenge students alike can put Biblical principles into action\u2014demonstrating stewardship, generosity, and service in a tangible way. Each shoebox gift becomes an opportunity to share God's love with a child in need, reaching communities across more than 100 countries with both meaningful gifts and the message of the&nbsp;Gospel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n                                                    <figure class=\"video-container\">\r\n                                                        \r\n                <div class=\"video1\" id=\"video1\" style=\"position: relative; display: block;\">\r\n                    <div style=\"padding-top: 56.25%;\">\r\n                        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.sardius.media\/82aD088d0aAbEF4\/dotorg\/asset\/6ae565C70ABa8D6A6A1E3c60c2Bc\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; right: 0px; bottom: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%;border:0;\"><\/iframe>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <noscript>\r\n                        <div>Please enable Javascript to watch this video<\/div>\r\n                <\/noscript>\r\n                                                    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/section>\r\n\r\n                                        <!-- Classical Conversations Communities -->\r\n                                            <section id=\"communities\">\r\n                                                <header>\r\n                                                    <h2>A Natural Fit for Your Community<\/h2>\r\n                                                <\/header>\r\n                                                <ul role=\"list\" class=\"grid four\">\r\n                                                    <li class=\"card\" id=\"foundations\">\r\n                                                        <figure aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2380US-C-319__XS.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2380US-C-319__S.jpg 800w\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2380US-C-319__XS.jpg\" alt=\"Boy smiling while holding shoebox gift.\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"object-position:55% 50%\">\r\n                                                        <\/figure>\r\n                                                        <article>\r\n                                                            <h3><a href=\"\">Foundations Students<\/a><\/h3>\r\n                                                            <p>Simple, joyful giving that helps young learners understand&nbsp;generosity<\/p>\r\n                                                        <\/article>\r\n                                                    <\/li>\r\n\r\n                                                    <li class=\"card\" id=\"challenge\">\r\n                                                        <figure aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2591US-A-166__XS.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2591US-A-166__S.jpg 800w\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2591US-A-166__XS.jpg\" alt=\"Young girl smiling while holding shoebox gift and picture.\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                                        <\/figure>\r\n                                                        <article>\r\n                                                            <h3><a href=\"\">Challenge Students<\/a><\/h3>\r\n                                                            <p>Opportunities to lead, organize, and serve with&nbsp;purpose<\/p>\r\n                                                        <\/article>\r\n                                                    <\/li>\r\n\r\n                                                    <li class=\"card\" id=\"parents\">\r\n                                                        <figure aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2380US-A-323__XS.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2380US-A-323__S.jpg 800w\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2380US-A-323__XS.jpg\" alt=\"Woman standing in classroom with multiple shoebox gifts.\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"object-position:93% 50%\">\r\n                                                        <\/figure>\r\n                                                        <article>\r\n                                                            <h3><a href=\"\">Parents and Tutors<\/a><\/h3>\r\n                                                            <p>A Christ-centered project that unites families around a global&nbsp;mission<\/p>\r\n                                                        <\/article>\r\n                                                    <\/li>\r\n\r\n                                                    <li class=\"card\" id=\"community\">\r\n                                                        <figure aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2270US-A-135__XS.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2270US-A-135__S.jpg 800w\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2270US-A-135__XS.jpg\" alt=\"A group of young adults putting gifts into shoeboxes on picnic bench.\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"object-position:60% 50%\">\r\n                                                        <\/figure>\r\n                                                        <article>\r\n                                                            <h3 ><a href=\"\">Community Impact<\/a><\/h3>\r\n                                                            <p>Relationships strengthened while making an eternal difference&nbsp;together<\/p>\r\n                                                        <\/article>\r\n                                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                <\/ul>\r\n                                            <\/section>\r\n\r\n                                            <!-- Community Challenge Section -->\r\n                                            <section id=\"community-challenge\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"flex-container\">\r\n                                                    <div class=\"left\">\r\n                                                        <header>\r\n                                                            <h2>2026 Community Challenge<\/h2>\r\n                                                        <\/header>\r\n                                                        <article class=\"space\">\r\n                                                            <p>Set a goal as a Community to pack 30 or more shoebox gifts\u2014or go beyond and aim high. This year, CC Communities are invited into a friendly competition to maximize their impact. The Classical Conversations Community that packs and reports the highest number of gift-filled shoeboxes will receive a pizza-party celebration that will include a visit from an Operation Christmas Child representative, a former shoebox recipient who will share their story, and a fun experience for your entire&nbsp;Community.<\/p>\r\n                                                        <footer>\r\n                                                            <a class=\"primary button\" href=\"#\">Report Your Shoebox Gifts<\/a>\r\n                                                        <\/footer>\r\n                                                            <p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"><small>Submit your total by <strong>December 31, 2026<\/strong>.<\/small><\/p>\r\n                                                            <p style=\"margin-top:0;\"><small>Winning Community will be announced in <strong>January 2027<\/strong>.<\/small><\/p>\r\n                                                        <\/article>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"right\">\r\n                                                        <figure aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2173US-B5-017__XS.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2173US-B5-017__S.jpg 800w\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2173US-B5-017__XS.jpg\" alt=\"A group of young adults putting gifts into shoeboxes.\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\">\r\n                                                        <\/figure>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/section>\r\n\r\n                                        <!-- Resources Section -->\r\n                                            <section id=\"resources\" class=\"space\">\r\n                                                <header>\r\n                                                    <hgroup>\r\n                                                        <h2>Get Your Community Involved<\/h2>\r\n                                                    <\/hgroup>\r\n                                                <\/header>\r\n                                                <ul role=\"list\" class=\"grid\">\r\n                                                    <li class=\"card\">\r\n                                                        <figure aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.theark.cloud\/sp-comm-arkfiles\/website\/occ\/images\/occ-partner-tlusa\/free-materials-card.jpg\" alt=\"Operation Christmas Child Free Materials\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                                        <\/figure>\r\n                                                        <article>\r\n                                                        <h3 class=\"h4\">Order Materials<\/h3>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"small\">Help your shoebox packing and promotion go smoothly with <a href=\"https:\/\/samaritanspurse.org\/operation-christmas-child\/order-materials\/\">FREE materials<\/a> such as brochures, posters, and bookmarks. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/samaritanspurse.org\/operation-christmas-child\/order-pre-printed-shoeboxes\/\">order preprinted shoeboxes<\/a> to fill with gifts or <a href=\"https:\/\/video.samaritanspurse.org\/channel\/operation-christmas-child\/\">download videos<\/a> to show your&nbsp;Community.<\/p>\r\n                                                        <footer>\r\n                                                            <a href=\"\/operation-christmas-child\/ideas-group-resources\/\"\r\n                                                                class=\"primary button\">Project Leader Resources<\/a>\r\n                                                        <\/footer>\r\n                                                        <\/article>\r\n                                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                    <li class=\"card\">\r\n                                                        <figure aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/AHG\/pack_assemble.jpg\"\r\n                                                            alt=\"Illustration of toys and gifts with an arrow pointing into shoeboxes.\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                                        <\/figure>\r\n                                                        <article>\r\n                                                        <h3 class=\"h4\">Pack and Assemble<\/h3>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"small\">Collect shoeboxes or plastic containers and fill them with <a href=\"https:\/\/samaritanspurse.org\/operation-christmas-child\/what-goes-in-my-shoebox-suggestions\/\">gender-appropriate items<\/a>. If you wrap your shoebox, be sure to wrap the lid separately from the rest of the box. Set a goal for your Community and start collecting today!<\/p>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"small\">Host a packing party. Use our step-by-step guide to customize your <a href=\"\/operation-christmas-child\/packing-parties\/\">packing party<\/a> experience and to order free materials.\r\n                                                        <\/p>\r\n                                                        <footer>\r\n                                                            <a href=\"\/operation-christmas-child\/pack-a-shoe-box\/\"\r\n                                                                class=\"primary button\">Pack a Shoebox<\/a>\r\n                                                        <\/footer>\r\n                                                        <\/article>\r\n                                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                    <li class=\"card\">\r\n                                                        <figure aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/AHG\/ministry-costs.jpg\"\r\n                                                            alt=\"Shoebox gift with arrow pointing a red sticker that states $10.\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                                        <\/figure>\r\n                                                        <article>\r\n                                                        <h3 class=\"h4\">Cover Ministry Costs<\/h3>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"small\">Make a $10 donation for each shoebox\r\n                                                            you prepare to help cover shipping and program\r\n                                                            expenses.\r\n                                                        <\/p>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"small\">If you give online through <a\r\n                                                            href=\"\/operation-christmas-child\/label-options\/\">Follow\r\n                                                            Your\r\n                                                            Box<\/a>, you can discover the destination of your\r\n                                                            shoebox gift.\r\n                                                        <\/p>\r\n                                                        <footer>\r\n                                                            <a href=\"\/operation-christmas-child\/ways-to-give\/\"\r\n                                                                class=\"primary button\">Ways to Give<\/a>\r\n                                                        <\/footer>\r\n                                                        <\/article>\r\n                                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                    <li class=\"card\">\r\n                                                        <figure aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/AHG\/dropoff_location.jpg\"\r\n                                                            alt=\"Shoeboxes with arrow pointing to sign that states Drop Off Location.\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                                        <\/figure>\r\n                                                        <article>\r\n                                                        <h3 class=\"h4\">Drop Off<\/h3>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"small\">Place a rubber band around each shoebox and bring them to one of over 4,500 drop-off locations open during National Collection Week, the third week in&nbsp;November.<\/p>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"small\">Make sure to indicate that you're with Classical Conversations when you fill out the drop-off log. We want to celebrate this partnership with you and&nbsp;CC!<\/p>\r\n                                                        <footer>\r\n                                                            <a href=\"\/operation-christmas-child\/drop-off-locations\/\"\r\n                                                                class=\"primary button\">Drop-off Locations<\/a>\r\n                                                        <\/footer>\r\n                                                        <\/article>\r\n                                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                    <!-- <li class=\"card\">\r\n                                                        <figure aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/AHG\/BASBO_image.jpg\"\r\n                                                            alt=\"Build-a-Shoebox online. Illustration of etch a sketch, stuff animals, soccer boys, and other toys.\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                                        <\/figure>\r\n                                                        <article>\r\n                                                        <h3 class=\"h4\">Build Shoeboxes Online<\/h3>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"small\">Invite your Community to virtually pack shoeboxes at Build a Shoebox Online. In just a few clicks, select items you'd like to include in your gift and include a personal note and photo. We'll pack and ship your shoebox for you for just&nbsp;$30.<\/p>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"small\">Create your own custom webpage for your Community to track their progress towards a shoebox goal! At the above website, click \u201cCreate a Goal Page\u201d to get&nbsp;started.<\/p>\r\n                                                        <footer>\r\n                                                            <a href=\"\/operation-christmas-child\/buildonline\/\"\r\n                                                                class=\"primary button\">Build Shoeboxes Online<\/a>\r\n                                                        <\/footer>\r\n                                                        <\/article>\r\n                                                    <\/li> -->\r\n                                                    <li class=\"card\">\r\n                                                        <figure aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/2573US-B-205__XS.jpg\"\r\n                                                            alt=\"Guest Speaker. A woman smiling with shoebox gift.\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                                        <\/figure>\r\n                                                        <article>\r\n                                                        <h3 class=\"h4\">Connect with an Operation Christmas Child Volunteer<\/h3>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"small\">Contact your Operation Christmas Child regional office to be put in contact with local volunteers who can support you in your shoebox packing efforts.\r\n                                                        <\/p>\r\n                                                        <footer>\r\n                                                            <a href=\"\/operation-christmas-child\/occ-regional-offices\/\"\r\n                                                                class=\"primary button\">Regional Offices<\/a>\r\n                                                        <\/footer>\r\n                                                        <\/article>\r\n                                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                    <!--<li class=\"card\">\r\n                                                        <figure aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/AHG\/guest-speaker.jpg\"\r\n                                                            alt=\"Guest Speaker. A woman smiling with shoebox gift.\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                                        <\/figure>\r\n                                                        <article>\r\n                                                        <h3 class=\"h4\">Host a Guest Speaker<\/h3>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"small\">Contact your Operation Christmas Child\r\n                                                            regional office to be put in contact with potential\r\n                                                            speakers, including local volunteers, youth who\r\n                                                            helped deliver shoebox gifts, and even shoebox\r\n                                                            recipients.\r\n                                                        <\/p>\r\n                                                        <footer>\r\n                                                            <a href=\"\/operation-christmas-child\/occ-regional-offices\/\"\r\n                                                                class=\"primary button\">Regional Offices<\/a>\r\n                                                        <\/footer>\r\n                                                        <\/article>\r\n                                                    <\/li>-->\r\n                                                    <!-- <li class=\"card\">\r\n                                                        <figure aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/AHG\/2334HN-D2-020.jpg\"\r\n                                                            alt=\"Two girls smiling while holding The Greatest Journey booklets.\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                                        <\/figure>\r\n                                                        <article>\r\n                                                        <h3 class=\"h4\">Disciple Children Through <em>The Greatest\r\n                                                            Journey<\/em>\r\n                                                        <\/h3>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"small\">After children receive shoebox gifts, many\r\n                                                            are invited to participate in our 12-lesson follow-up\r\n                                                            discipleship program, <em>The Greatest Journey<\/em>. During these\r\n                                                            Bible lessons, a trained teacher\/mentor instructs them\r\n                                                            how to follow Christ and share Him with others.\r\n                                                        <\/p>\r\n                                                        <footer>\r\n                                                            <a href=\"\/operation-christmas-child\/the-greatest-journey\/\"\r\n                                                                class=\"primary button\">Disciple a Child<\/a>\r\n                                                        <\/footer>\r\n                                                        <\/article>\r\n                                                    <\/li> -->\r\n                                                    <!-- <li class=\"card\">\r\n                                                        <figure aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/AHG\/GettyImages-167447831.jpg\"\r\n                                                            alt=\"A group of people going around a loopty loop on a red roller coaster.\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n                                                        <\/figure>\r\n                                                        <article>\r\n                                                        <h3 class=\"h4\">Earn Tickets to Attractions<\/h3>\r\n                                                        <p class=\"small\">Register your packed shoebox gifts in one more spot and your Community could earn complimentary tickets to a theme park or&nbsp;aquarium.<\/p>\r\n                                                        <footer>\r\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shoeboxchallenge.com\/\"\r\n                                                                class=\"primary button\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n                                                        <\/footer>\r\n                                                        <\/article>\r\n                                                    <\/li> -->\r\n                                                    <li class=\"card\">\r\n                                                        <figure aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-comm-arkfiles.s3.theark.cloud\/website\/landing-pages\/occ-classical-conversations\/img\/OCC-CC-Social-Media-2025.jpg\"\r\n                                                            alt=\"Social image. @OperationChristmasChild. 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