“Miracles of Christmas” Holiday Space
On the eve of St. Nicholas Day, December 5, a magical location will open on the grounds of the Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ of the UGCC in Kyiv. Here, children will be greeted by St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Afterwards, kids will dive into a fantastic world of fairy-tale performances, attractions, workshops, and interactive games.
Collected
804 802 ₴
Required
3 000 000 ₴
Initiators
The Patriarchal Foundation “Mudra Sprava”, aiming to support children and their families during the Christmas season amidst the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, is launching a project to create a festive location on the Left Bank of Kyiv, near the Patriarchal Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ.
Goal
Considering the full-scale russian aggression, which has deprived many children of parental warmth, a home, health, and the joys of childhood, our goal is to bring true joy to our children and families and restore their faith in goodness by creating a festive Christmas space.
Duration
From December 5, 2024, to January 6, 2025.
Objectives
- Prepare a space that will become
the center of Christmas celebrations: set up decorations to create a warm
and cozy atmosphere.
- Ensure safety and comfort by
equipping a shelter for visitors, especially children.
- Organize Christmas performances,
concerts, workshops, themed games, and interactive activities for children
of various ages.
- Invite volunteers, actors, or
musicians to create a vibrant program.
- Prepare souvenirs that children
can either make themselves or receive as keepsakes of the event.
- Unite the local community,
donors, businesses, and volunteers for the joint realization of the
project.
- Conduct a fundraising campaign
or collect items to support the event.
- Provide families participating
in the festive space with opportunities to communicate, share experiences,
and support one another.
- Engage clergy to organize the
spiritual aspect of the celebrations.
- Promote knowledge of Ukrainian Christmas traditions to strengthen the cultural identity of children.
Beneficiares
- Children affected by the war: those who have lost one or both parents, internally displaced
children, those left homeless, or those who have experienced psychological
trauma due to the war.
- Families in challenging
circumstances: large families, low-income
families, and those displaced by the war.
- Local residents seeking Christmas spirit and a festive atmosphere.
Implementers
Patriarchal Foundation “Mudra Sprava”, Patriarchal “Trapezna”.