Christmas fair helps buyers find presents

On Dec.18, Mystetskiy Arsenal shined with hundreds of Christmas lights marking the opening of a great Christmas fair. Dozens of vendors and craftsmen offered Christmas decorations, toys, accessories and even clothes in the large pavilions.

The fair will last until Dec. 29. The entrance fee for adults is Hr 50. Children under 12 are allowed for free. Apart from the sale, visitors are offered a choice of food by pastry shop Nikolay, Lyubov Morkov restaurant and Lviv Chocolate Factory. Children are invited to participate in various workshops and competitions and write a letter to Santa Claus or Saint Nicholas. Also, anyone is invited to bring new or used books and donate them for the children hospitals. To donate a book, look for Daryna Zholdak Foundation stand at the fair.

Kyiv Post selected four of the items offered at the fair that can make interesting Christmas or New Year presents.

Silk handmade suspenders

Original suspenders would make a great gift for men with a bold sense of style. Besides, it can become the essential accessory in one’s Christmas party outfit.
Hr 350

Wooden transformer car

This miniature car model has removable roof, passengers and tires. Produced in the U.S., it can make a perfect present for collectors.
Hr 120

Russian folk – style purse

This cute handmade purse comes just in time, as Russian folk style gains popularity thanks to a group of modern Russian designers, socialite Ulyana Sergeenko being the most famous of them. The purse has soft velvet lining.
Hr 250

Handmade notebook

Each of the incredibly beautiful notebooks by Irina Yefremova come in one copy only, making it an exclusive present. Notebook is produced of specially aged paper and natural fabrics.
Hr 130-170