My name is Dmytro, I am 10 years old. At the beginning of the war, my hometown of Kamenka-Dnistrovska was occupied. Because of this, my family had to move to the city of Zaporizhzhia. I like living in this city, but I am still very much waiting for the war to end and to return home. This year I studied diligently. I ask you to fulfill another one of my dreams — to gift me an Apple Watch. This watch is very functional: with it, I will be able to keep track of time and receive notifications. I will be very grateful to you for such a wonderful gift. With respect, Dmytro

Dear Santa! My name is Sashko, I am 8 years old. I am from the town of Kamianka-Dnistrovska, but now I live in Zaporizhzhia because my hometown is occupied. My dream is for the war to end and for my family to return home soon. I also dream of a Nerf Minigun blaster. It’s a really cool thing that can defeat any enemy. I will be very grateful to you if you help make my dream come true. With love, Sashko

Hello! My name is Zin Timur, I am 8 years old. I am from the town of Kamianka-Dnistrovska in the Zaporizhzhia region, which is currently occupied by Russia. Now I live in the city of Zaporizhzhia. I am in class 3-A, and in my free time after school I love hanging out with friends and riding my bike. I really dream of getting the LEGO Technic Ferrari FXX K construction set in red Ferrari color.

My name is Regina Kozhukhovska. I was born in Kamianka-Dniprovska, Zaporizhzhia region. I am 8 years old. Since the beginning of the war, I have been living in the city of Zaporizhzhia with my family. I dream of a big pink “Labubu” toy. I would be very grateful for such a gift.

LOL doll, toy kitchen

My name is Ulyana, I am 10 years old. My family and I moved from the city of Pology because of the war. I am a fan of the Korean groups aespa and BabyMonster, and I practice choreography. I miss my hometown and my home very much. I really dream of having my own iPhone, and for studying I would like a laptop, as well as a printer with a copier, and a white stylus for my phone. I want to thank you in advance and I’ll be waiting for you this year.

My name is Milana, I am 9 years old. I was born in the city of Pology. Because of the war, I had to leave my beloved home and move to Zaporizhzhia with my mom and dad. In Pology, my dear grandparents and my sister Zhenyula stayed behind. I really dream of having a laptop for studying. I wished for it last year, but Santa did not bring it to me then. Still, I very much hope that this year you can gift it to me. I would also really like a new iPhone, but I understand that I am not the only child you need to bring gifts to, and it is very expensive. That is why I ask you to please give me a phone as well. Another dream of mine is to see my relatives again. I promise you that I will be obedient. Thank you, Santa, for being there and for making wishes come true.

Dear Santa, My name is Natasha, I am 13 years old. I was born in the city of Zaporizhzhia. I want to share my story. Even before the war, I lost my mother to an illness… That was my greatest loss. After that, I was taken to a children’s shelter together with my sister Tanya, and we lived there until her grandmother took her in. I missed her very much. She kept telling me that everything would be fine, that soon she would take me too. But then the war began. I didn’t even have contact with my sister. Later, I was evacuated with the entire shelter to the Netherlands, where I was finally able to reconnect with her. My life changed a lot there. We studied Dutch, and I reached the B1 level. Life was fun, but I still missed my family very much. For all those three years, I could not speak with my grandparents, who remained in the occupied territory. I missed them deeply and thought of them every day… Then I learned the terrible news… the war had separated me from my dearest person — my sister. She was the only family I had left, and I longed for her terribly. Every night for three years, I prayed and dreamed of one thing: to be with her again. And then a miracle happened. Thanks to her and her husband, who helped bring me back, we are together again. I am so grateful to them both and love them with all my heart. Santa, I have tried to be an obedient girl, and I promise to be even better next year. If possible, I would like to ask you for a few gifts… I really dream of an iPhone 14, but I know you have many children to care for, so if an iPhone is too much, I would be grateful for any other phone. I would also love a nice pink phone case and wireless Apple headphones — but I would be just as happy with any other wireless headphones. I also really enjoy doing manicures. I dream of learning and becoming a nail master someday. So, I would be very grateful for some gel nail polishes. Thank you, Santa, for being there, for making wishes come true, and for giving people hope and faith in miracles! With love and the warmest hugs, Your Natasha

Dear Santa, My name is Mark Kostenko, I am 15 years old. My city of Polohy has been under occupation for over three years. I once drew a picture of my school as I dreamed it would look after the war. Sadly, it has been destroyed by a rocket. I kindly ask you to gift me: A laptop for my future student life A sports bike A sports suit Sneakers I will be very grateful for these gifts, especially the laptop, because I love developing computer games, but at the moment I cannot afford one. Sincerely, Mark Kostenko

Dear Santa! My name is Nazar, I am 13 years old. I study in the 8th grade. I live in Zaporizhzhia. More than anything, I wish to receive: A phone An electric scooter I wish you peace, health, and a happy New Year.

When the day comes

The war will end

Everything around

Will bloom with new colors

Hello, my name is Danylo Shulezhko. I am 14 years old, and I am displaced from the city of Orikhiv near Zaporizhzhia. I live with a foster family — with a mom and dad, as well as two sisters and a brother.

I really love doing sports and I am a regional champion in MMA. That’s why I would like to ask Santa for a phone, and also for iPods headphones so it would be convenient to use them while traveling.

I would love a steering wheel with pedals for my computer

I dream about children's cosmetics

I wish for a baby carriage

I dream of a baby carriage with a doll

I dream of a baby carriage with a doll

Dear Santa!

My name is Vladyslava, I am 8 years old and I live in the city of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. I am really looking forward to your holiday. Life here is very difficult right now, and I dream of peace. My wish is that everyone will be healthy. Most of all, I ask you for health for my dad. He was at war and was badly wounded, and now it is very hard for him.

This whole year I have been well-behaved and helped my mom. I study well and also help my mom take care of my little sister, whom I love very much. My sister dreams of having a big scooter. If possible, I would like to ask for headphones for myself.

It would make me very happy if you could make my wishes come true. Thank you for your care. I will be waiting for your visit.

With respect,

Vladyslava Mykhailyk

I dream about children's cosmetics

Dear Santa,

My name is Viktoria Shpamko, I am 13 years old. I was born in the village of Oleksandrivka, Melitopol district, Zaporizhzhia region. My home was very beautiful, surrounded by amazing nature, and near the Azov Sea. But now my home has been taken by Russian terrorists. My grandparents stayed there, as well as my beloved dog Ponchik — I miss him very much.

At the moment, I live in Zaporizhzhia with my mom, dad, and older brother. My greatest dream is for the war to end so I can return home and hug my family again.

Now I want to speak in English. I’ve already told you about my dream, but my wish is for wireless headphones and black Adidas original Samba XLG sneakers, size 23 CM. I am very grateful to you for reading my letter and paying attention to it.

With love

Parking for Hot Wheels

Dear Santa,

My name is Diana, I am in the 8th grade and live in the city of Zaporizhzhia with my mom and my older sister Liza. Throughout the year I have been a well-behaved girl — I helped my mom clean the house and studied hard.

I know you are a kind magician, so first of all, I want to ask you for peace in Ukraine. I also dream that all my family will be healthy and never get sick.

For the holiday, I would love to receive from you a Poopsie Sparkly Critters toy and a Lego set. I would be very grateful for such gifts.

Santa, I wish you to live happily in a peaceful country.

With love,

Diana

Santa, from Daria.

Hello! My name is Dasha, I am 10 years old. I love doing fly yoga, and I also enjoy drawing and spending time with my family and friends.

If you have the possibility, I would be very happy if you could gift me a Rainbow High Sunny Yellow doll with a Slime Kit 8 Pet set (with slime and a little pet).

I wish you, Santa, good health, loving people by your side, a joyful mood always, and to live in a peaceful country.

With love,

Dasha

Cosmetics set, handbag