Celebrating the Polish tradition of Little Santa

Midlands Polish Community CLG (MPC) and its Community Support Group led by Wojtek Wrobel delivered boxes of goodies to number of organisations in the region to celebrate the old Polish tradition of Little Santa (Mikolajki).

The initiative started two years ago by vice chairman Wojtek and it is a great success every year. Some 240 gift boxes were all prepared by volunteers in Wojtek’s own home, turning the house into a real Santa’s workshop. Every year MPC receives great support from the Polish Embassy in Dublin and additional funds were collected during the last Polish Independence Day celebrations in Drum Community Centre, Athlone. MPC would like to sincerely thank for all the donations and support. Filled with sweets, boxes were then distributed to various organisations on December 6, which traditionally is the day when Polish children find the little gifts under their pillows in the morning.

Wojtek and the other members of MPC delivered boxes to Esker House in Athlone, Midlands Simon Community, Melting Pot in Roscommon and Ken Smollen Food Appeal Longford branch. The group received an extremely positive feedback from the beneficiaries and members are delighted that they could share joyful spirit of Christmas and compassion. Midlands Polish Community CLG is hoping to continue this lovely tradition in the coming years.