1.3 million Ukrainian children cannot celebrate St. Nicholas at home.
For many families forced to flee the war, traditions that normally bring warmth and stability have been replaced by uncertainty and separation.
🇺🇦💛💙 Why St. Nicholas Day matters
St. Nicholas Day is a beautiful tradition when children receive sweets from St. Nicholas, an Angel, and even a little Devil. In Ukraine, this festive moment is also one of the main occasions for exchanging gifts, very similar to Christmas.
🎁👼 Bringing a small piece of home to children in Czechia
This year, the Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry & Commerce was truly delighted to bring St. Nicholas sweets to Ukrainian children in Czech kindergartens, together with:
🤝 H.E. Vasyl Zvarych, Ambassador of Ukraine to the Czech Republic
💐 his wife Viktoriia Zvarych
🏛️ and the dedicated team of the Ukrainian Embassy in Prague
💖 A moment of joy that matters
These kids did not have an easy start in life. Many were only 1 or 2 years old when the war began and had to leave their homes behind.
Seeing their smiles, the sparkles in their eyes, and their pure joy was priceless. For a few hours, even our busy business lives paused and that meant everything.
👧🧒✅ Real impact
We were able to make happy more than 100 children in three different kindergartens and it truly counts.
🙏 Special thanks
A heartfelt thank you to our Chamber member Ukraine Recovery Fund and its leader Michael Marchuk for their support and engagement.
And a big thank you to Mr. Ambassador for his constant support and personal presence.
🎄 Looking ahead
We are grateful, inspired, and already excited for next year with an even bigger reach, bringing St. Nicholas joy to even more Ukrainian children in kindergartens across the Czech Republic.
🇺🇦🤝🇨🇿 Together, we keep traditions alive and support the next generation.
