Young Abbotsford artists invited to enter Mayor’s Christmas Card Contest 

ABBOTSFORD – The City of Abbotsford is inviting elementary school-aged artists to help spread Christmas cheer through the annual Mayor’s Christmas Card Contest. 

Students from kindergarten to Grade 5 are encouraged to put their creativity on display in a drawing that captures the magic, traditions and joy of the Christmas season in Abbotsford. 

One winning designed will be selected and featured on the official 2026 Mayor’s Christmas Card, which is shared electronically with residents, community partners and government representatives across British Columbia. 

“One of the things I enjoy most about the Christmas season is seeing it through the eyes of children,” said Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens in a news release.  “Every year, students share artwork that is creative, thoughtful and full of holiday spirit. Their drawings capture everything that makes this season special, and I look forward to seeing what inspires them this year.” 

The city says last year’s contest received more than 900 entries from homeschooled students and kids from 36 schools across Abbotsford. 

In addition to their artwork being displayed on the mayor’s Christmas card, the winning artist will also receive a special prize package. 

Students can enter by submitting a PDF (preferred) or high-resolution image of their artwork, along with their name, grade, school and teacher’s name, to [email protected] by November 30, 2026.