site.btaSanta Arrives in Taraclia, Invites Children to Visit His Abode

Santa Claus [or Ded Moroz, literally Father Frost] has arrived in Taraclia for the Christmas and New Year season, accompanied by his granddaughter and helper Snegurochka [Snow Maiden]. They have set up house next to the Christmas tree in the city’s central square and have invited all children to visit. 

Santa gives goodies in return for a song or a recited poem. Anyone who wants to can also have their photo with Santa and Snegurochka taken.

The fairy tale abode was decorated by the staff of the Taraclia Cultural Heritage Museum and the Fun Friday Theatre company in early 20th century Bessarabian Bulgarian style, complete with hand-woven rug on the wall. 

The presents, intended for little ones under 10, are hidden in an old wooden chest and a kerosene lamp helps Santa see what the children have wished for in their letters to him, BTA learnt.