Festive Visit to the Support Centre for Ukrainian Refugees
The day of Saint Nicholas is always a time of fun, surprises, and kindness. This year, the festive mood arrived to the Ukrainian Refugee Support Centre for Ukrainian Refugees in a special way. Santa – or St. Nicholas, depending on by what name you know him — decided to take a break from preparing gifts for the whole world and visited the children of our community eagerly awaiting his arrival.
Hungarian Interchurch Aid’s Center, established to support Ukrainian refugees in Budapest in 2022, bloomed in festive colors – sparkling garlands, bright balloons, and a splendid green Christmas tree created an atmosphere of joy and warmth. Santa bestowed each child with a special gift, causing their eyes to sparkle with gratitude and incredible delight.
Children who had endured challenging times and had to flee from the war were anticipating their guest from . Santa arrived not only with gifts but also with a sack full of kindness and hope. He embraced every boy and girl, regaling them with stories about magical worlds where dreams of genuine magic come true.
On that day, everyone momentarily set aside the difficulties of the past and immersed themselves in the world of childhood happiness. Santa’s generosity left an impression on everyone present—he not only extended congratulations but also transported them to a world where hope for the best will always endure.
This festive episode illustrated that significant acts of kindness can originate from small gestures—with one touch, one smile, and one heartfelt gift. May the world become a better place with Santa, who visits every corner where there is a heart open to love and kindness.
