On the afternoon of December 16th, our school opened its doors like a Ginger Bread house, and welcomed our beloved little friends and their families in a celebration of love and giving.

Welcoming them, Aglaia as always with her smile gave information about the beautiful things we had prepared for that evening.

In the kindergarten area, with Mrs. Marina at the piano, our children sang carols and Mrs. Potamianou, General Director of Together for Children, gave her welcome address to our Christmas Bazaar, the proceeds of which would support their work.

A short distance away, the red candy pot, filled with small treats for the children and our teacher tables. Mrs. Katerina at the table making ornaments with natural materials. Mrs. Marisa, at the candle making table. Laughter and creativity and most importantly, eagerness from our little ones for Santa Claus to appear!

Going up the stairs, our babies spent time with their beloved Mrs. Anna in a room that had been completely transformed into a messy playroom! In the room right next door, the children’s Christmas crafts were given by Mrs. Vasi, while at my table, along with Mrs. Demetra, we demonstrated the technique of decoupage on ornaments made from clay right next to the handmade decorations display!

Our beloved Mrs. Stella, behind the Cake Stand, the table which was quickly filled up with our moms’ delicious and lovingly made recipes, which were a hit!

A little further up, Christmas stories were read by ladies Asimina in Greek and Eleni in English in a room full of warmth.

The evening continued with the appearance of Santa Claus, the distribution of gifts from his big red sack and the treasure hunt that our kindergarten teachers had masterfully set up in the garden.

The holidays came and went by with the sweet memory of that evening and its important purpose for all of us.