Kaili Boyd

A Tartan Christmas is a holiday fair sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of New York in the West Village. The fair began in the early 90s as a way to raise money to restore the church garden after it was demolished during reconstruction of the sanctuary. Initially the fair was held in the 12th Street Church House and as success dictated, it was moved to the larger south wing of the church. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to charity. The three charities chosen for this year include a camp for autistic children, a program that helps free wrongly convicted felons through DNA testing, and a program that helps support grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Approximately $40,000 dollars is raised each year for the selected charities.