In Kyiv, a solemn transfer of the Bethlehem fire in Ukraine, which was handed over to military, public and volunteer organizations, took place in Kyiv in Sofia of Kyiv. This symbolic light sent from Vienna has become an important unifying element that celebrates brotherhood, help and transmission of light and good.
Plast Chairman in Ukraine, Ksenia Dremlyuzhenko, emphasized the meaning of the Bethlehem fire as a symbol of gratitude to the military and volunteers for their tireless support and mutual assistance. She reported that this fire would spread throughout the country through Ukrzaliznytsia, where the plastuns will be burned and distributed in their communities.
As part of the event, there was a marathon of good deeds for the military, during which plastuns and guests made Christmas gifts, such as candles, caring, bracelets and letters. In addition, Xenia Dremlyuzuzhenko emphasized that the marathon will continue in the future, and all manufactured items will be transferred to the military to the front.
It is worth noting that the spread of the Bethlehem fire is an international tradition among the Scouts before the Nativity of Christ. This idea involves the spread of symbolic fire lit at the birthplace of Jesus Christ, and Austrian scouts send him a plane from Bethlehem to Vienna, where he is transmitted to other Scout groups for further spread.
