Scouts present Peace Light of Bethlehem to Zelensky

The head of state announced this on Facebook, according to Ukrinform.

"I met with Ukrainian scouts who brought the Peace Light of Bethlehem. The light will also be passed on to our defenders," Zelensky noted.

He thanked the scouting organizations for helping and caring for Ukraine.

The transfer of the Peace Light of Bethlehem is an annual international scouting tradition held in the lead-up to Christmas. The initiative symbizes goodwill and support, spreading a flame originating from the birthplace of Jesus Christ to those in need.

The tradition began in Linz, Austria, in 1986. Since 1998, Ukrainian scouts have brought the Peace Light from Slovak or Pish scouts at the border or traveled to Vienna to carry it into Ukraine. From there, the flame is delivered by rail, reaching cities and villages across the country.