When miracles happen: St. Nicholas Day at IvAlive

This year, for St Nicholas Day, we created not just a celebration, but a lively and emotional story filled with laughter, warmth, and a sense of magic — a story where every child could take part.

We were happy to welcome two large groups — about 90 children aged 3 to 12. Five children from Maison d’enfants de Pompaples also joined us, and it was an honour to share the festive atmosphere, care, and joy with them.

All our guests immersed into an interactive show about forest animals and a Snowman who were looking for St Nicholas’ missing bag. The children solved simple riddles and puzzles, cracked codes, “melted the ice” with their laughter, threw snowballs, and joined different interactive games.

And when the real St Nicholas appeared, the hall fell silent — that special silence when you can almost feel the magic. Still, the most touching moment was yet to come: the children received gifts from Ukraine.

We always support Ukrainian businesses, and we wanted to give the children the flavours they miss so much. Our partners didn’t just agree to help — they prepared everything quickly, with great energy and a sincere wish to make the children happy.