Christmas may be over, but the spirit of the season will continue through Sunday, Dec. 31, thanks to a Make-A-Wish hotline.

The Holiday Wish Line features messages recorded by Wish kids, designed to give callers a moment of joy as they navigate the holiday season.

"Make-A-Wish wanted to spark hope this holiday season," explained Michelle Ruel, director of marketing and communications for Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley. "The hotline gives callers a break from everyday stress with messages to inspire togetherness and maintain the festive spirit."

Calling the hotline at 215-445-1302 is free. It features kid-friendly advice, stories and funny moments from six Wish kids. Callers will be prompted to select a message from Jasper, a 5-year-old with chronic respiratory failure, who wished for a backyard playset; Brantley, a 7-year-old with a heart condition, who wanted to see snow and wished to build a snowman with his family; Annabelle, a 9-year-old with cystic fibrosis, who wished to skate with her favorite hockey team, the Las Vegas Golden Knights; Ava, an 11-year-old with a heart condition, who learned firsthand what it takes to be a content creator for her wish; Fernie, an 11-year-old with cancer, who, as an avid athlete, wished for a batting cage in his backyard; and Holin, a 10-year-old, whose love for music landed her onstage with her favorite singer. Proceeds raised through the holiday season will make it possible for more Wish kids like Jasper, Brantley, Annabelle, Ava, Fernie and Holin to experience the long-lasting impact of a wish.

Wishes can serve as an important turning point in the lives of wish kids, Ruel noted. Wish alumni, who are many years removed from their wish, say that the wish helped them to not only feel better but also get better. Medical professionals agree that a wish can be a powerful intervention that leads to better health outcomes and quality of life.

"Hope is essential for Wish kids and their families as they face the unimaginable," said Jennifer Davis, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley. "The Holiday Wish line is a delightful way for Wish kids to share the joy they have received with our supporters, demonstrating the true power of wishes."

To learn more about the voices of the hotline and how you can help grant more wishes this holiday season, visit https://wish.org/wishline.