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During the festive season, marked by the joy of Christmas, we organized a New Year workshop for children from Ukraine at the Community Center for Refugee Integration. This gathering became a space of joy, warmth, and hope, where we shared with the children the spirit of the holidays and a sense of belonging.<\/p>\n

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The workshop began with a creative activity – making New Year decorations for the Christmas tree from pinecones. Using simple materials and children\u2019s imagination, decorations were created that carried much more than color and sparkle: they reflected effort, the joy of creating, and a sense of togetherness. As their hands were busy with paint and glitter, the space gradually filled with laughter and warmth.<\/p>\n

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During the workshop, New Year gift packages were also distributed. Although modest, the packages represented a gesture of care and love for the children and a reminder that they are not alone and that there are people who keep them in their thoughts and prayers. In those moments, smiles spoke louder than words.<\/p>\n

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The workshop concluded with songs and karaoke, in a spirit of joy that connects and uplifts. The children sang, encouraged one another, and shared happiness with ease, creating an atmosphere of genuine festive celebration.<\/p>\n

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This New Year workshop was a small act of solidarity and a testimony of Christian love in action. In a time marked by uncertainty and the pain left by war, such encounters become precious moments in which faith in goodness, togetherness, and hope is renewed. With a prayer that the new year may bring peace, comfort, and security, we said goodbye to the children, carrying gratitude in our hearts for the time we shared together.<\/p>\n

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