19 de decembrie: Mos Craciun

On 19th of december, Santa Claus, sooner than normal, came to Slobozia to give presents to our kids. But why did he come so soon? And how did he know about our kid's wishes? I will explain you:

At the end of november the kids wrote beautiful letters full of their wishes and colors. They used glitter, tempera colors and markers to do amazing letters to impress Santa Claus. 

They did envelops too, and they wrote Santa Claus's adress on them, as you know, Santa lives on North Pole. So we put the letters in a big package and we sent it to the North Pole.

Everyone knows that Santa Claus has a lot of work on december, so to help Santa we try to collect as more toys as possible with the support of Slobozia citizens.

For this, the volunteers created a big poster to hold on different schools and high schools around the town. 

We made pictures of the letters and a big list with all the wishes of our kids, so everyone can see what they wanted for Christmas. We asked for support for the project we called "A smile for Christmas" to bring presents for our kids to the schools.

To spread the project we collaborated with other young volunteers of the Direction of Social Assistance and Childhood Protection. We went with them to the schools and high schools and we talked with the students. This was a good part of the project, and the feedback was amazing: on 19 of december, with the help of Santa and Slobozia citizens, all our kids had their "smile for Christmas".

To welcome Santa Claus, the educators and the kids prepared a big party in the Direction's building. Other volunteers and workers were also there to see our kids perfomances.

Vila Cristina started with a traditional dance and a Christmas poem. Vila Marian and Vila Raluca sang and recited poems too.  Even TV1 were there to record our kids and show them to all Slovozia through television. 

After educator's performance volunteers sang with the kids. First older kids sang some carols like O Tannenbaum with Miriam playing trombone. Then the smaller kids sang romanian and spanish carols with Daniel and me playing guitar and some kids playing intruments like triangle, maracas and bells.After the party all kids could enjoy their toys, games and new clothes with a big big smile!

Al :)