PA MediaThe Scottish Secretary’s official 2024 Christmas card has been designed by a 12-year-old Ukrainian girl whose family fled conflict in her home country.
Ian Murray’s card features a blond cherub designed by Amelia Marchenko, who is from the Donetsk region but now lives in Edinburgh with her parents, two sisters and brother.
The family initially fled conflict in Ukraine in 2014, later returning home only to leave again in August 2022.
The Scottish Secretary’s official 2024 Christmas card has been designed by a 12-year-old Ukrainian girl whose family fled conflict in her home country.
Ian Murray’s card features a blond cherub designed by Amelia Marchenko, who is from the Donetsk region but now lives in Edinburgh with her parents, two sisters and brother.
PA MediaThe family initially fled conflict in Ukraine in 2014, later returning home only to leave again in August 2022.
This is the first year the Scotland Office has held a competition for its Christmas card design.
Children aged 5-16 were invited to submit artwork, in any medium, that captured the essence of Christmas and the spirit of peace and goodwill.
Mr Murray, the MP for Edinburgh South, said: “As we gather to celebrate this festive season, I am absolutely delighted that we are sharing this special Christmas card featuring artwork by the very talented Amelia Marchenko.
“All the designs submitted by the Ukrainian children were fantastic but hers definitely edged it.
PA Media“Having visited Edinburgh’s Ukrainian Community Centre’s teens club in August, I was inspired by their creativity, resilience and spirit.
“Amelia’s beautiful design represents not only the joy of the season, but also the warmth of Scotland’s welcome to those Ukrainians who have made our country their home.
“I wish everyone a peaceful Christmas and a bright New Year.”
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