“Christmas That Changes Destinies” – a charity event featuring legends of Romanian football at the Bucharest Christmas Market

“Christmas That Changes Destinies” – a charity event featuring legends of Romanian football at the Bucharest Christmas Market

December 14, 2025, between 12:00 and 14:00, at Santa Claus’s House within the Bucharest Christmas Market, located in Constitution Square.

 

In the presence of special guests Ionuț Lupescu, Florin Răducioiu, Bogdan Stelea, and Ciprian Marica, Santa Claus will read the wishes of children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

 

Under the motto “True performance means helping!”, well-known figures from the world of sports will take part in the event, encouraging the public to get involved through donations. The funds raised will be transformed into Christmas gift packages for the children who wrote the letters, while part of the donations will be directed toward providing food, medical treatment, and shelter for stray dogs.

 

By providing the venue and offering logistical support, the Bucharest City Hall, through CREART, reaffirms its commitment to supporting social initiatives dedicated to the community and vulnerable groups. The event contributes to fostering solidarity among visitors of the Bucharest Christmas Market 2025.

 

The Wings of Light – Support for People and Animals in Need Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children from vulnerable backgrounds and stray animals through humanitarian projects and awareness campaigns. The association develops programs aimed at providing access to essential resources, emotional support, and opportunities for social integration, while consistently engaging the community and public figures in actions with real impact. Through the event “Christmas That Changes Destinies”, Wings of Light reaffirms the importance of solidarity and responsibility toward those in need.

 

The Bucharest Christmas Market, organized by the Bucharest City Hall through CREART, is the largest winter market in Romania, now in its 18th edition. Taking place between November 29 and December 28, 2025, in Constitution Square, the market offers visitors an authentic festive atmosphere, featuring spectacular decorations, Santa Claus’s House, dedicated areas for children, handicrafts, traditional cuisine, and artistic performances. The social component integrated into the program reflects CREART’s commitment to transforming the Bucharest Christmas Market into an event dedicated not only to joy, but also to the community.

 

In Constitution Square, the magic of the holidays is not told — it is lived. Admission is free.