It's a miracle! Easter eggs growing on Aberdeen, Sask., tree for charity

The miracle of kindness is growing on a tree in Aberdeen, Sask.

Thousands of shiny, colourful Easter eggs hang in clusters on the town's Easter "miracle tree", on Main Street.

"The main goal was to make it look spectacular,"saidPauletteHudon.

Hudonknows better than most that her community is one with a generous spirit. She takes on the duties of Mrs. Claus each year, organizing a Christmas donation program through thevolunteer groupChristmas Miracles.

This year, she's traded in her jolly disposition and red clothing for a rabbit'stail,ears and swiftness.

According to Hudon,Christmas Miracles decided Easter 2016 was the perfect time to start fundraising for the next Christmasseason.

She explained that the idea of the Easter egg tree is borrowed from one of the group's"angels"more commonly known asvolunteers.

"It is a popular custom in some European countries to fill an outdoor tree with Easter Eggs," reads the group's Facebook page.

"While doing our research we could not find one mentioned in Canada, actually not even North America. There may be one somewhere, but we can't find it. So we have decided that Aberdeen, Sask., would be a great location for one."

According to Hudon, people can buy an egg to hang on the tree for$2. There are seven differenteggcoloursto choose from, each with a different meaning:

• Gold miracle eggrepresents a memorial, or dedication to someone who is ill, or an illness in general.
• Glow-in-the-dark egg is dedicated to astudent, teacher orstaff member at the school.
• Yellow egg represents the Town of Aberdeen, its residents, councilors, and staff.
• Orange egg represents the RM of Aberdeen, its residents, councilors and staff.
• Pink egg represents the community'sservice groups; fire department, first responders, churches, Christmas Miracles etc.
• Blue egg represents the town's various clubs.
• Purple egg represents local businesses.

Currently, the group has raised $1,600 forChristmas Miracles from eggs sold.

"Everybody is excited," Hudon said."We're getting emails from Nova Scotia, Africa everywhere!"

Hudon said the eggs will be onsale until Good Friday, March 25.